| 2007 |
Nicholas M. Rymarchyk Jr. |
"For his expertise in the development of lance design and related process improvements for basic oxygen furnace technology, and for his long-standing membership and active service to AIST." |
| 2007 |
Charles A. Totten |
"For the promotion of education in crane design and maintenance to the steel industry, and for his dedicated service to the association." |
| 2006 |
Harry O. Hefter |
"For eminent service to the iron and steel industry through faith and courage to always proceed forward, and in recognition of true compassion to families, community, state, and nation." |
| 2005 |
Thomas
J. Usher |
"For
eminent service and dedication to the iron and steel industry
through outstanding leadership and in recognition of devoted
support to promote the advancement of industry technology and
thus its future."
|
| 2005 |
John
E. Holditch |
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"In recognition of his contributions to the iron and steel
industry in Canada and the U.S. through leadership and devotion
to mentoring and educating future leaders."
|
| 2002 |
Klaus J. Schwerdtfeger |
“For
his notable and lasting contributions to research on the technology
of ferrous metallurgy.” |
| 2002 |
Roger Pradhan |
“For
significant contributions to the understanding of the physical
metallurgy of sheet steels, stimulating global development efforts
relating to new high-strength sheet products, and providing
leadership to the Mechanical Working and Steel Processing Division
of ISS.” |
| 2002 |
Harold W. Paxton |
“For
outstanding service to the iron and steel industry and to education
in iron and steel.” |
| 2001 |
Pierre H. Dauby |
“For
his outstanding contribution to the knowledge exchange between
the steelmakers of Europe and North America.” |
| 2000 |
Alan W. Cramb
|
“For
his contribution to the science, practice and education of steelmaking,
in particular, in continuous casting fundamentals, and his extensive
service to ISS.” |
| 1999 |
Grant P. Schneider |
“In
recognition of his being a proven and constant leader within
ISS. Under his guidance the Steelmaking Division grew in both
stature and quality. He brought those skills to the Society
and energized same. A large portion of our present success can
be attributed to his efforts and the standards he established
during his tenure on the Executive Committee.” |
| 1997 |
Libor F. Rostik |
“In
consideration for his active, effective participation in ISS
activities, such as the Energy and Environment, Advanced Technology
and Human Resource Committees, and his well known leadership
in recycling and recovery activities at Chaparral Steel, the
ISS, SMA and the IISI.” |
| 1997 |
F. Kenneth Iverson |
“Through
his visionary leadership, he has built a major company of minimills
and transformed the steel industry by pioneering the commercialization
of thin slab casting.” |
| 1997 |
Roderick I.L. Guthrie |
“For
his outstanding contributions of long duration to metallurgical
engineering with emphasis on the role of fluid dynamics in metallurgical
processes." |
| 1996 |
Bruce
L. Bramfitt |
“For
outstanding contributions to our understanding of the metallurgy
of steels, and significant service to the MW&SP Division
in the areas of Product Physical Metallurgy and Rail Technology.” |
| 1995 |
Guy Savard |
“For
distinguished achievements in gas technology developments for
the steel industry including the annular tuyere for steelmaking
and the porous plug for ladle metallurgy.” |
| 1995 |
Nobuo Sano |
“For
his excellence in published research and scholarly achievements,
his extensive international involvement and his leadership in
professional society activities.” |
| 1995 |
Robert G. H. Lee |
“For
distinguished achievements in gas technology developments for
the steel industry including the annular tuyere for steelmaking
and the porous plug for ladle metallurgy.” |
| 1994 |
Joseph J. Poveromo |
“In
recognition of his contributions to ironmaking technology and
especially education service to the Society.” |
| 1994 |
Leonard
G. Nelson |
“For
his contribution to the Society as Chairman of the Steelmaking
Division and as ISS President in 1988; and in recognition of
his advanced managerial concepts utilized in the start-up of
the Cleveland Direct Hot Charge Complex for LTV Steel.” |
| 1994 |
Gordon E. Forward |
“For
strong technical and leadership contributions to the emerging
mini mill sector of the North American steel industry and his
longstanding support of the role ISS plays in ensuring our industry
has a sufficient supply of technically trained employees.” |
| 1993 |
George Krauss |
“For
outstanding contributions to the understanding of the physical
metallurgy and heat treatment of steels and for significant
service to the Mechanical Working and Steel Processing Division
of ISS-AIME.” |
| 1993 |
Frank A. Hultgren |
“For
distinguished service and leadership within both the Society
and Mechanical Working & Steel Processing Division.” |
| 1992 |
Gerald J. Roe |
“For
outstanding service to the Society and for his sustained efforts
in advancing the growth of the Mechanical Working & Steel
Processing Division.” |
| 1992 |
Gerrit J. Kor |
“In
recognition for his contribution to the technology of steelmaking,
education and to the Iron & Steel Society.” |
| 1992 |
Charles
W. Finkl |
“In
recognition as one of the principal founders in the science
and practice of VACUUM Degassing and Ladle Metallurgy.” |
| 1991 |
Arthur
G. Poos |
“For
his very significant contributions to the technical knowledge,
the dissemination, and application of that knowledge to the
Ironmaking sector." |
| 1991 |
Robert B. Corbett |
“For
outstanding service to the Society in the Roll Technology Area
and for his creativity in Test Equipment Design.” |
| 1990 |
William E. Dennis |
“In
recognition of his leadership in the organization of industry-wide
technical programs and the leveraging of our limited resources;
for service to the industry, first as a researcher and later
as an effective technical leader and promoter of process control
to achieve high steel quality.” |
| 1990 |
Geoffrey R. Belton |
“In
recognition of his significant contributions to education, development
of personnel for the industry, science and technology leadership
in iron and steelmaking.” |
| 1988 |
G.
Hugh Walker |
“In
recognition of his performance as a leader in the application
of blast furnace technology and of his outstanding service to
the Iron & Steel Society.” |
| 1988 |
William E. Schwabe |
“For
his significant contributions to the advancement of electric
furnace arc control and the development of high-speed steelmaking.” |
| 1988 |
Gerry R. Heffernan |
“In
recognition of the significant contribution he has made to the
steel industry through his technical foresight and leadership
in the development of the minimill concept.” |
| 1988 |
Egil
Aukrust |
“For
technical and managerial leadership in the organization of the
U.S. industry wide program for development of the processes
for direct steelmaking from coal and ore and for long-standing
professional excellence as demonstrated by his influence on
LTV's technical programs.” |
| 1987 |
John C. McKay |
“For
his contributions in the process metallurgy of iron and steelmaking
and his efforts in promoting metallurgical research on a national
scale in Canada.” |
| 1987 |
Joseph W. Hlinka |
“For
significant technical contributions in the physical modeling
of metallurgical processes and for service to the Iron &
Steel Society.” |
| 1986 |
John
K. McBroom, Sr. |
“For
his leadership and years of unfailing dedication to the Electric
Furnace Division of the Iron & Steel Society through encouragement
of technical presentations, willing acceptance of Society responsibility
as evidenced by membership and chairmanships of various committees,
and for his strong backing of alloy research.” |
| 1986 |
Toshihiko Emi |
“For
his contributions to the physical chemistry of iron and steelmaking
and to research and development of the continuous casting process.” |
| 1986 |
James W. Brown |
“For
his service to the Electric Furnace Division of the Iron &
Steel Society and Arc Furnace Industry.” |
| 1986 |
J. Keith Brimacombe |
“For
his contribution to the steel industry through technical research
in the field of continuous casting.” |
| 1985 |
Paul E. Nilles |
“For
his significant contribution to the steel industry particularly
in the field of oxygen steelmaking and rolling mill utilization.” |
| 1985 |
Wei-Kao Lu |
“For
his significant contributions of research in the physical chemistry
of ironmaking.” |
| 1985 |
Howard
N. Hubbard |
“For
his devoted service to the Society through years of leadership
at the local and national level with the Steelmaking Division
and as a distinguished national officer.” |
| 1985 |
Richard J. Fruehan |
“For
his exceptional contributions to the technology of steelmaking
and refining and dedicated service to the Society in the areas
of management, program development, and publications.” |
| 1984 |
Ethem T. Turkdogan |
“For
his significant contribution of research in the field of the
Physical Chemistry of Ironmaking and Steelmaking Processes.” |
| 1984 |
John R. Stubbles |
“For
his contribution to the Society as Chairman of the Continuing
Education Committee and his technical contribution to the education
of the people in the steel industry.” |
| 1984 |
Francis D. Nelson |
“For
over 30 years of leadership in AIME. His contributions of service
to our professions have been made at all levels of the organization.
The local sections, the divisions, the Society, and the Institute.” |
| 1984 |
Frank
W. Luerssen |
“For
his many years of valuable support to the society and his technical
contributions to the profession.” |
| 1984 |
Tasuku
Fuwa |
“For
his numerous contributions to the physical chemistry of iron
and steelmaking and his dedication and excellence as a teacher.” |
| 1983 |
Norman T. Mills |
“For
his outstanding service to the Society and technical contribution
to the industry.” |
| 1983 |
Peter J. Koros |
“For
his contributions to improved quality and cleanliness of steel
through his efforts in the areas of slag chemistry, deoxidation,
and hot metal desulphurization.” |
| 1983 |
Gerhard Derge |
“For
his numerous contributions to the scientific literature of iron
and steelmaking, especially in the field of slag formation,
his dedication and excellence as a teacher, and his outstanding
service to Society operating committees for over forty years.” |
| 1982 |
Robert L. Stephenson |
“For
his significant contributions to the literature on ironmaking
in the blast furnace and through direct reduction.” |
| 1982 |
Alexander McLean |
“For
his excellence in teaching, his contributions to research and
the scientific literature in ferrous metallurgy, and his outstanding
service to the Iron & Steel Society of AIME.” |
| 1982 |
George W. Knepshield |
“For
his administrative expertise which he has faithfully contributed
to the Iron & Steel Society of AIME.” |
| 1981 |
J. George Sibakin |
“For
his significant technical contributions to the steel industry,
particularly in the fields of Direct Reduction and Electric
Arc Furnace Steelmaking.” |
| 1981 |
Ernest Kirkendall |
“For
his contributions to the science of metals, service to AIME,
and the iron and steel industry.” |
| 1981 |
Michael O. Holowaty |
“For
his achievement and contributions in the technology of sintering
and agglomeration.” |
| 1980 |
Edmond J. Whittenberger |
“For
his long, conscientious and meritorious service for the Iron
& Steel Society, of AIME as President and Director on the
Society's Governing Board, and for his many technical contributions
to the steel industry.” |
| 1980 |
Arthur
Marcantonio |
“For
his long, conscientious and meritorious service for the Iron
& Steel Society of AIME as President and Director on the
Society's Governing Board.” |
| 1979 |
Robert D. Pehlke |
“In
recognition of his untiring effort toward the successful completion
of the BOF Monograph Series and his leadership in the Iron &
Steel Society's Continuing Education Program.” |
| 1979 |
Edward J. Ostrowski |
“In
recognition of his long service to the Ironmaking Division and
the Iron and Steel Society. His untiring efforts as President
of the Society made possible the successful completion of the
new Iron & Steel Society Headquarters.” |
| 1979 |
John J. Bosley |
“In
recognition of his long service in the Iron & Steel Society
of AIME, specifically for his contributions to the Society Publications
Committee and the Steering Committee of the International Iron
and Steel Congress.” |
| 1978 |
William H. Wise |
“In
recognition of his contributions in the manufacturing of ferro
alloy and his distinguished participation in Society affairs
as 1975 President. Mr. Wise is 1979 President of AIME.” |
| 1978 |
Kurt Mattson |
“In
recognition of his outstanding contribution to the founding
of the Iron and Steel Society of AIME.” |
| 1978 |
Harry L. Bishop |
“In
recognition of his contribution in process metallurgy of stainless
steels and his dedication to Society affairs as 1976 President.” |
| 1977 |
Theodore B. Winkler |
“In
recognition of his leadership in the application of technology
to steelmaking and his dedication and service to the Society.” |
| 1977 |
Bernard R. Queneau |
“In
recognition of his technical contributions to steelmelting practices,
solidification, heat treatment of steel and his time and effort
spent toward the advancement of the Society and AIME.” |
| 1977 |
Melvin E. Nickel |
“In
recognition of his contributions to the initial development
of operating practices in basic oxygen steelmaking and his 41
years of outstanding service to the Iron & Steel Society
and AIME.” |
| 1977 |
Donald C. Hilty |
“In
recognition of his outstanding contributions to electric furnace
steelmaking, deoxidation and mechanism of inclusion formation
and his dedication and service to the Society.” |
| 1976 |
Edgar B. Speer |
“For
imagination, leadership and management skill and his dedication
to the welfare and progress of the iron and steel industry.” |
| 1976 |
William
O. Philbrook |
“For
his leadership in metallurgical research and contribution to
the knowledge of the physical chemistry of iron and steelmaking,
and to his dedication and service to AIME.” |
| 1976 |
G. Raymond Fitterer |
“For
his imaginative leadership in metallurgical research and his
contribution to the knowledge of the physical chemistry of steelmaking.” |
| 1976 |
Karl
L. Fetters |
“For
his long service in the Iron and Steel Division of AIME. For
his outstanding contributions to the ferrous industry in both
management and development.” |
| 1976 |
Lawrence S. Darken |
“For
his creative leadership in metallurgical research and contribution
to the knowledge of the physical chemistry of iron and steelmaking.” |
| 1976 |
Donald J. Blickwede |
“For
his participation in research and development activities leading
to the introduction of new products and his management resulting
in successful development of numerous innovative processes in
the iron and steel industry.” |
| 1975 |
Michael Tenenbaum |
“For
his leadership in management, research and production in the
iron and steel Industry.” |
| 1975 |
Charles R. Taylor |
“For
the sense of scientific and social responsibility which he brings
to his managerial responsibilities in the steel industry.” |
| 1975 |
Clarence
E. Sims |
“For
his many significant contributions to the literature on electric
furnace steelmaking and steel foundry practice.” |
| 1975 |
F. John McMulkin |
“For
unfailing foresight in the introduction of new technology to
the North American iron and steel industry.” |
| 1975 |
Thomas L. Joseph, Sr. |
“For
his excellence as teacher, lecturer, and writer in the field
of ironmaking.” |
| 1975 |
Hjalmar W. Johnson |
“For
his long service in the Iron Making Division of AIME. For his
outstanding contributions to the ferrous industry in both management
and development.” |
| 1975 |
John F. Elliott |
“For
leadership in the training of metallurgists, for discovery and
testing of the laws that govern the making of iron and steel.” |
| 1975 |
John Chipman |
“For
leadership in the training of metallurgists, for discovery and
teaching of the laws that govern the making of iron and steel.” |
| 1975 |
James B. Austin |
“For
his untiring effort with the Iron & Steel Division of AIME
and his activity as President of AIME in establishment of the
Iron & Steel Society.” |
