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The IET Achievement Awards 2010

Rewarding greatness, wherever it’s found.

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About the awards

The IET’s achievement awards recognise the exceptional achievements of individuals working in the engineering and technology profession, from the well known scientist to the fledgling engineer. Awards are presented in a wide variety of engineering sectors, so, whatever the specialism, the achievement awards ensure that engineering excellence is properly rewarded.

2009 Winners

The 2009 Achievement Awards were presented on 25 November 2009, at a ceremony held at Lord’s Cricket ground. Over 300 award winners and their guests were present to see former Tomorrow’s World presenter and IET Member Kate Bellingham present the awards.

2010 Entry

The closing date for the 2010 Achievement Awards is Friday, 28 May 2010. A nomination form can be downloaded via the link on the right.

Available Awards

Faraday medal

The most prestigious of the IET Achievement Medals and is awarded for notable scientific or industrial achievement in engineering, or for conspicuous service rendered to the advancement of science, engineering and technology. Recipients are selected by a panel (nominations are not accepted for the Faraday medal).

Mountbatten medal 

Awarded in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering and the British Computer Society and recognises a significant contribution in the field of either electronics or information technology that benefits the UK.

IET achievement medals

Awarded to individuals who have made major contributions in the various sectors of engineering and technology.

Sir Henry Royce medal for young professionals

Awarded to a young engineering or I.T. professional or industrial trainee for outstanding achievement in the previous year in his or her work in industry or for the profession.

Career achievement award in memory of Mike Sargeant 

Presented to the young engineering or IT professional who is judged to have made the most significant progress in their career over a number of years.

Premium awards

For outstanding papers published in the IET’s publications.

How are the recipients chosen

Individuals must be nominated for Achievement Awards using the nomination form. The winners are chosen by the IET Awards and Prizes Committee for presentation at the awards ceremony. Winners are matched to awards by the committee, so only one nomination is required for a nominee to be considered for all appropriate awards.

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