Purpose: This award honors the best innovation and/or implementation of new ideas in boosting systems by an individual or a team that has positively impacted the industry. This award was established in 2019 through the generous support of IHI Corporation. Criteria: New ideas not just in the area of performance, but also in the areas of fuel economy, emissions, cost, quality, and reliability that generate a positive impact within the automotive industry will be considered. Eligibility: Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for this award while serving on the committee. Two years must pass before former members of the Selection Committee are eligible to receive the award. Recognition: This includes an honorarium and an award that is presented at an SAE Event.
Purpose: This award stimulates contacts between young engineering educators and practicing engineers in industry and government. Reflecting the firm belief of its donor that engineering educators are the most effective link between engineering students and their future careers, the focus is on engineering educators early in their careers. Its objective is to provide an engaging atmosphere in which these teachers can meet and exchange views with practicing engineers. Criteria: Contributions to teaching and curriculum development. Contributions to research, including grants, independent research and professional development. Publications related to SAE mobility interests. Applicant's education, leadership in student activities, and participation in engineering society activities. Applicant's three support letters. Benefits anticipated from participation in the Teetor program.
Established, in 2012, this award recognizes those individuals who have shown a continued contribution to Ground Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) over a period of 15 years or more. Examples of significant contributions would include participating as an organizer in the SAE Noise & Vibration Conference, mentoring younger NVH professionals, a history of ground vehicle NVH publications of note, teaching seminars and other classes related to this topic, and leadership in SAE, commercial organizations, or elsewhere where vehicle NVH is a primary topic of concern. The award is intended to recognize not only the professional, but also the personal qualities of the individual. He or she should be someone who is supportive of others in the profession and who has played a key role in the development of others in the field.
Purpose: This award recognizes individuals or teams whose work has reached the highest level of achievement in innovation throughout emerging technologies such as, but not limited to, sustainability, autonomous/automated mobility and advanced manufacturing, across the mobility industry. Innovations must demonstrate industry- or life-changing impact. This award was made possible by the generous contributions from Delco, and Ralph and Sharon Hillquist. Criteria: Unique and original concepts and innovations in emerging technologies that have far-reaching impact for industry and/or for society. Outstanding contributions to technological progress. Individuals and teams may be nominated for this award; multiple award winners are possible. Eligibility: Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for the award while serving on the committee. Two years must pass before former members of the Selection Committee are eligible to receive the award.
Purpose: The Daniel Guggenheim Medal was established as an international award for the purpose of honoring an individual who makes notable achievements in advancing the safety and practicality of aviation. The Medal recognizes contributions to aeronautical research and education, the development of commercial aircraft and equipment, and the application of aircraft to the economic and social activities of the nation. This award is administered by the Guggenheim Medal Board of Award (jointly sponsored by and AIAA, ASME, SAE International and VFS). For further information: https://www.aiaa.org/guggenheim Recognition: This award will be presented at the annual AIAA Awards Gala in May in Washington, D.C. or at a venue preferred by the award winner. Past Recipients: https://www.aiaa.org/guggenheim/medal-recipients
Purpose: To recognize mobility professionals who have demonstrated outstanding technical innovation and leadership early in their careers. This award was made possible by generous gifts from Russell S. Springer, the Max Bentele Foundation and AEM. Criteria: Engineer working in the mobility industry with less than 10 years industry experience. Demonstrated innovation that has resulted in improvement in a mobility industry technology. Demonstrated leadership and encouragement of others to innovate and promote advances in mobility. Leadership in SAE activities. Eligibility: Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for the award while serving on the committee. Two years must pass before former members of the Selection Committee are eligible to receive the award. Recognition: This includes an honorarium and an award that is presented at an SAE Event.
Purpose: Established in 2008, this award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and leadership in the area of diesel engines. Two awards are given each year, one for Best Paper and the other, the Diesel Engine Research Medal, given to an individual for outstanding leadership in research and development in the field of diesel engines through a singular accomplishment or lifetime achievement. The Best Paper award recognizes the authors of an original and outstanding technical paper presented at an SAE meeting about diesel engines in the on- or off-road industries. The Medal recognizes an outstanding leader whose professional career has focused on advancing the field of diesel engines. This award is funded through generous contributions from Dr. John H. Johnson, his colleagues and former students. Dr.
Purpose: This award provides funding to a Formula SAE® (FSAE) team to assist with the development of their vehicle design. Established in 2004, this award honors William R. "Bill" Adam's contribution to FSAE and his lifelong dedication to mentoring young engineers. Bill was a longtime SAE member and was an accomplished automotive industry engineer who helped develop the integrated Manifold-Muffler-Catalyst design. Criteria: Teams who are currently registered for a Formula SAE competition may apply. Funds may only be used for costs associated with vehicle design in preparation for a Formula competition. Special consideration will be given to those teams who were unable to secure major sponsors for their team. Eligibility: Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for the award while serving on the committee. Two years must pass before former members of the Selection Committee are eligible to receive the award.
Purpose: The A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award, formerly known as the Better Way Award, is an annual process established to recognize a government and/or industry team that has developed and applied a technology, technique, process, or policy that advances inspection or test of civil/commercial aircraft structure, aircraft components, or aircraft systems. Improvements will be assessed as a function of process sensitivity, reliability, and cost effectiveness. Eligibility: Team eligibility includes both government and private industry personnel. Employees of universities, national labs, and non-profit organizations are also eligible as supplemental recipients of this award. Membership in A4A or SAE is not required. Teams may have two to twelve members. The accomplishment may involve research, development, engineering, application, management, or policy, and should have occurred not more than 18 months prior to the NDT Forum.
Purpose: This award recognizes engineers who have held leadership positions focused on propulsion technology and can demonstrate innovation through patents, publications, and/or new products or processes. FEV provided the funding for this award to honor professor Franz F. Pischinger, who devoted his career to furthering powertrain technology and the education of young engineers. He held leading positions in the powertrain industry for most of his 50-year career, founded FEV in 1978 and served as the company’s president and CEO until 2003. Criteria: Technical innovation and overall impact on the advancement of powertrain technology over the nominee's career. Contributions to advance SAE's goal to further global mobility technology will be considered. Eligibility: Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for this award while serving on the committee. Two years must pass before former members of the Selection Committee are eligible to receive the award.
Purpose: Created in 1986, the SAE Medal of Honor annually recognizes an individual who has demonstrated unwavering loyalty to SAE International’s mission of advancing mobility solutions for the benefit of humanity. Criteria: Those who have made significant and sustaining contributions throughout the course of their career to SAE which have contributed to SAE’s global success. Contributed to the SAE Community at Large through involvement as a member volunteer. Served as an industry partner and ambassador for SAE’s vision, mission, and values. Implemented, collaborated on, or developed mobility solutions on behalf of SAE for a better tomorrow. Created societal impact through their work on behalf of SAE. Two letters of recommendation are required. Eligibility Requirements: Living, voting member of SAE International, who has not previously received the Award. Unique, significant contributions.
The Industry Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the mobility industry. Nominees must have achieved the following: A significant level of success in their STEM careers. Demonstrated innovation and risk taking. Established a new direction or developed a position which challenged their industry. Made contributions outside of their industry, exemplified through community education, philanthropic or government activities.
Purpose: This award recognizes individuals or teams (SAE members or non-members) who have made an impact on sustainable aviation, whether working in industry, government, or academia. The award was made possible through a generous contribution from the Agarwal Family, in honor of Ramesh Agarwal, the William Palm Professor of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Professor Agarwal is a leader in sustainable aviation, computational fluid dynamics, and renewable & clean energy technologies, and is a Fellow and longtime member of SAE International.
This award is the highest recognition that the SAE Foundation Trustees bestow upon an individual who has exhibited exemplary leadership that benefited SAE International, the SAE Foundation, and/or SAE Foundation Canada. Recipient must have more than 20 years of service to the mobility community, representing industry, academia, or government and must have made notable contributions serving in a leadership capacity. Recipient must have served as a SAE Foundation Trustee or on the SAE Foundation Canada Board of Directors for more than three years or be a leader who has made significant contributions toward improving math, science, engineering, or technology education. Recipient must have led at least one initiative that resulted in noteworthy advancements of the SAE Foundation's mission. The SAE Foundation encourages and increases student participation and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Purpose: NASCAR funded this award to recognize individuals, organizations, or teams whose research and/or practical application represents unique, original concepts that, when applied to motorsports, cause significant positive change and elevate safety to new levels of innovation. Nominees should be those who have demonstrated a commitment to reducing the injuries in auto racing incidents. Dr. John Melvin was a pioneer in the field of driver safety, particularly in the area of driver restraint systems. He persuaded drivers to adopt the HANS (head and neck restraint) device, was a staunch supporter of “SAFER” (steel foam and energy reduction) barriers on the track and was a key developer of "black box" data recording for racecars that helped sanctioning bodies learn from accidents. His many contributions as a safety consultant to NASCAR for more than 13 years forever changed the sport.
Established, in 1995, this award recognizes an outstanding engineering executive in the off-highway industry. Candidates are nominated by their employees, colleagues, supervisors or the local SAE Section, with the nomination supported by another individual from the same group. The nomination and the supporting document should clearly state information to judge the individual's capabilities against the qualifications listed below. The nominee will be judged primarily on the basis of the following qualifications: Field proven products and/or services Successful protégés Outstanding teams developed Unquestioned integrity Charismatic leadership Creation of a supportive environment allowing a customer/product focus. This award honors Sid A. Olsen, his contributions to the off-highway industry, and the outstanding engineering management values he personified. Olsen, an SAE Fellow, was Manager of Engine Engineering at John Deere Product Engineering Center.
Established in 2001, this award recognizes an outstanding middle school teacher or a team of teachers who have made creative and exemplary use of the A World In Motion (AWIM) program to further develop students' understanding and experience in math, science and engineering. To be eligible for this award, nominees must be middle school teachers (individuals or teams) from public, parochial, or private schools, and must have demonstrated exemplary use of the AWIM program curriculum. This award was funded by the SAE Detroit Section to commemorate the life of industry leader, Gary Dickinson, and is intended to foster math and science education for middle school students. Dickinson played a major role in the development of the A World In Motion program Motorized Toy Car and Glider Challenges for middle school students as the Chairman of the Vision 2000 Advisory Committee.