| IET Achievement Medals | |
| Awarded For: | Exceptional contribution to the advancement of engineering and technology |
| Presenter: | Institution of Engineering and Technology (formerly IEE). Founded in London, 1871. |
| Year: | 1987 |
| Website: | http://www.iet.org |
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) awards achievement medals[1] to recognize engineers who have been significant contribution to various fields in engineering[2] Every year, the award committee seeks[3] [4] [5] [6] and evaluates nominations[7] andmakes decision on winners. There is no age limit or nationality requirement. It is an international award.
The awards are made to recognize specific fields in engineering:
The IET Achievement Medals are named after prominent scientists and engineers.They include:
The awards are sponsored by several companies, such as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, BP, RS, Pace, e-ON, EDF energy networks, GCHQ, Transport for London, etc.[8]
Each year, the award is presented in London, UK.[9] The ceremony is attended by the IET President, distinguished guests, winners and their families and industry sponsors of the event. Also at this ceremony, winners of the IET Faraday Medal and recipient of IET Honorary Fellow will also be announced on this occasion.[10] Some photos taken at the award ceremony can be found here.[11]
An overview of some of the medalists since 2000 is shown below.
IET J J THOMSON MEDAL
IET AMBROSE FLEMING MEDAL
IET CROMPTON MEDAL
IET HEAVISIDE MEDAL
IET MENSFORTH MEDAL
A full list of winners since 1987 can be found on the IET website.[12]