SME Education Award The SME Education Award honors the educator most respected for the development of manufacturing-related curricula, fostering sound training methods or inspiring students to enter the profession of manufacturing.
SME Gold Medal The SME Gold Medal recognizes outstanding service to the manufacturing engineering profession in technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures.
SME President's Award The SME President’s Award is given to a Chapter or Technical Community member who has gone above and beyond in service to their fellow members.
Honorary Membership Honorary Membership may be conferred upon an individual of recognized ability and stature who has, by voluntary action, contributed their substantial skills and talent to accomplish the goals of SME.
SME International Awards & Recognition Committee The SME International Awards & Recognition Committee is responsible for administering SME's world-class awards and Fellows programs, which recognize individuals and companies for manufacturing excellence.
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NAMRI/SME S.M. Wu Research Implementation Award This award recognizes individuals for outstanding original research, which, when implemented, has had a significant commercial and/or societal impact.
David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award This award recognizes outstanding vision and leadership within the manufacturing community.
SME College of Fellows Elected members, who have made outstanding contributions to the social, technological and educational aspects of the profession, can receive this recognition. This is a distinctive and prestigious honor that can only be earned through years (20 or more) of dedication and service. Nominations Due: Dec. 1
