Call for 2004 Annual Mid-Michigan Section AIChE Awards Nominations
The AIChE Mid-Michigan Section is
inviting nominations for the Young Chemical Engineer of the Year,
Chemical Engineer of the Year, Service to Society, and Noland
Poffenberger awards. The section will confer these awards at the
upcoming annual banquet.
A description of each award appears below. Anyone is free to make
a nomination, but note that every nomination must include a
description of why the nominee is worthy of receiving the award
together with the names and contact information of at least two
other people who can elaborate on the nominee's qualifications.
Tami Heilman-Adam (chairperson, 989-496-8771, tami.heilman@dowcorning.com), Mike Durisin (past chairperson, 989-638-7291, durisinm@dow.com), and Sarah Ratcliff (section chairperson-elect,
989-496-5675, sarah.ratcliff@dowcorning.com) will make the final selections from all the
nominations submitted.
All
nominations are due by Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 5:00 pm.
Award Descriptions:
Chemical Engineer of the Year - This award is
generally given to a distinguished chemical engineer in the Mid-Michigan
Section who has achieved significant career accomplishments in
the profession. Recipients usually have about 20-30 years of
service following graduation. Publications, patents,
company recognition of achievement, and accomplishments in the
field of chemical engineering are key criteria for consideration.
The individual must be an active participant in AIChE at either
the local or national level to be considered. This is normally an
annual award.
Young Chemical Engineer of the Year - This award
recognizes service to AIChE, technical and professional
expertise, and personal leadership that is superior for an early-career
engineer. It's generally given to a person with approximately 4-12
years of service following graduation. This is normally an annual
award.
Service to Society Award - This award recognizes
long-time service to AIChE, service to the profession through
technical expertise and role modeling for other engineers, and
community activities that benefit area students and residents.
Recipients usually have about 25-30 years of service following
graduation. This is normally an annual award.
Noland Poffenberger Award - This award is given
to a high-level manager who has shown great support of the Mid-Michigan
Section by encouraging employees within the recipient's
organization to participate in professional organizations such as
AIChE. This award is given only when a suitable candidate exists.
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