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The Prestige Awards have a proud place in the history of the Institution and have marked the contribution of many ground-breaking achievements over the years. They cover original research that improves our understanding through to innovations or initiatives that contribute to the applications of engineering for the benefit of others. Nominations are open until 31 March 2013.
Patrick Kniveton, President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said:
“These awards provide the perfect opportunity for engineers to recognise engineering excellence amongst their peers and to celebrate the contribution they have made to advance engineering.”
The awards will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony in London in November.
This year’s awards are:
The James Clayton Prize
Worth up to £10,000, this prize is for one or several members of the Institution who have made a significant achievement to modern engineering science in recent years. Previous winners include Graham Hoare for his work on the innovative 3-cylinder engine at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre and Stuart B W Kay for his contribution to medical device engineering.
The Verena Winifred Holmes Award
This award, named after the Institution’s first female member, is awarded to a person who can demonstrate how they have furthered equality and diversity in their place of employment or wider society. The award is worth £1,500.
The James Watt International Award
This award is awarded every two years to an eminent engineer from all countries in the world, including the UK, who has attained worldwide recognition in mechanical engineering.
The Award for Risk Reduction in Mechanical Engineering
Worth £1,000, this award recognises any engineer who has contributed to the understanding or reduction of risk in any area of mechanical engineering. David John Coates won the award in 2012 for his outstanding contributions in the field of nuclear safety.
For more information or to nominate a group or individual:
www.imeche.org/prestigeawards