The 1996 AWS Awards

Recipients are selected by the AWS Awards Committee and honored the following April during the AWS Annual Convention. In 1997, awards were presented at a ceremony held on Wednesday, April 16, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Comfort A. Adams Lecture Award

The American Welding Society sponsors this lectureship. It was created in memory of Dr. Comfort A. Adams, AWS founder and its first President. The award is presented to an outstanding scientist or engineer for a lecture describing a new or distinctive development in the field of welding. The lecture is presented during the AWS International Welding and Fabricating Exposition and Convention. The first recipient was C. A. Adams in 1943.

1996 Winner:

"Welding Metallurgy: Past, Present and Future"

• by Dr. John C. Lippold, Professor, Industrial, Welding, and Systems Engineering Department, The Ohio State University and Director, National Excellence in Materials Joining Education and Training (NEMJET), Columbus

Adams Memorial Membership Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society and recognizes educators for outstanding teaching in their undergraduate and postgraduate engineering institutions. The first recipients were W. H. Bruckner, A. E. Flanigan, R. B. McCauley, G. S. Schaller, and R. A. Wynat in 1960.

1996 Winners:

• Dr. Radovan Kovacevic, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, and Honorary Consultant Professor, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
• and Dr. John C. Lippold See Above
• and Dr. Daryle W. Morgan, Professor of Engineering Technology, Texas A & M University, College Station
• and Dr. Daniel Walsh, Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Coordinator of the Engineering Science Program and Professor of Materials Engineering at California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Howard E. Adkins Memorial Instructor

Membership Award

This award is sponsored by the friends and family of Howard E. Adkins and recognizes instructors for their outstanding teaching accomplishments at the high school, trade school, technical institute, and junior college levels. The first recipients were

H. M. Anderson and T. M. Flack in 1965.

1996 Winners:

• Howard L. Massey, AWS CWE/ CAWI, Welding Instructor, Caldwell Senior High School, Caldwell, Idaho
• Gary Wallerich, Secondary Welding Instructor, IDS#917 Dakota County Technical Center, Rosemount, Minn.

Arsham Amirikian Memorial Maritime Welding Award

This award is endowed by the late Arsham Amirikian. It recognizes the best article published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year describing how maritime structures were greatly improved through the substitution of new methods in which welding played an important part. The first recipient was P. W. Marshall in 1991.

1996 Winner:

"Electrogas Welding of Advanced Double-Hull Assemblies" January 1996 issue

• by Raymond H. Juers, Technical Expert, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Bethesda, Maryland
• and by Frank McDonnell, President (retired), MMC Compliance Engineering, Inc., Norfolk, Virginia

Robert J. Conkling Memorial Award

This award is named in memory of Robert J. Conkling. He encouraged young people to enter the welding industry and contributed generously of his time and talents to the development of the AWS International Welding and Fabricating Exposition and Convention. This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society and is presented to schools that trained the two first-place winners in the national VICA welding competition.

1996 Winners:

First Place - High School

Skyline High School, Idaho Falls, Idaho

First Place - Post Secondary

Belleville Area College, Belleville, Illinois

A. F. Davis Silver Medal Award

This award is endowed by the late A. F. Davis, former Vice President and Secretary of The Lincoln Electric Co. It is awarded to the authors of papers published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year that represents the best contributions to the progress of welding in the categories of 1) Machine Design; 2) Maintenance and Surfacing; and 3) Structure Design.

1996 Winners:

Machine Design (first recipient was J. Mikulak in 1958)

"Developments in Characterization of Resistance Spot Welding of Aluminum" January 1996 issue

• by Douglas R. Boomer, Welding Engineer, Alcan Aluminum Corp., Automotive Div., Farmington Hills, Mich.
• and by Ming Hao, Research Scientist, Alcan International Ltd., Banbury Laboratories, England
• and by C. A. Newton, Senior Consultant Engineer, on Assignment for Alcan International at Aughinish Alumina Ltd., Askeaton, County Limerick, Ireland
• and by Dr. Keith A. Osman, Professorship for Research Record, School of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, University of Central England, Birmingham

Structure Design (First recipients wereL. S. Beedle and G. C. Driscoll in 1957)

"Nd:Yag Laser Beam Welding of Coated Steels Using A Modified Lap Joint Geometry" May 1996 issue

• by Marianne Graham, Research Engineer, Westinghouse Canada, Hamilton, Ontario
• and by David M. Hirak, Materials Engineer, Imperial Oil Resources, Ltd., Calgary, Alberta
• and by Hugh W. Kerr, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
• and by David C. Weckman, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario

Dalton E. Hamilton Memorial CWI of the Year Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society in memory of Dalton E. Hamilton who contributed greatly to the success of the Society's Certified Welding programs. This award recognizes AWS members participating in the CWI/CAWI programs whose inspection, Society and civic activities have enhanced public awareness of the Society and the CWI program or have otherwise made an outstanding contribution to the science of welding inspection. The first recipient was E. Sorif in 1991.

1996 Winner:

• Richard C. Slote, AWS CWI/CWE, Inspector and Instructor, Consolidated Edison of New York, North Babylon

Honorary Membership Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society and is presented to a person of acknowledged eminence in the welding profession or who is credited with exceptional accomplishments in the industry. The first recipients were C. A. Adams and E. Fouche in 1922.

1996 Winners:

• Alvaro L. Collin, Registered Civil and Registered Metallurgical Engineer, California, Consultant, Orinda, Calif.
• Tetsuzo (Ted) Mohri, President, Matsuo Bridge Co., Ltd., Osaka Japan, and President, Japan Steel Constructor's Association

William Irrgang Memorial Award

This award is sponsored by The Lincoln Electric Co. to honor the late William Irrgang. It is award to the individual who has done the most to enhance the American Welding Society's goal of advancing the science and technology of welding over the last five years. The first recipient was R. J. Christoffel in 1986.

1996 Winner:

• Dr. Michael J. Cieslak, Deputy Director for Long Range Planning in the Materials and Process Sciences Center and Manager of the Direct Fabrication Technologies Department, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque

Charles H. Jennings Memorial Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society in honor of Charles H. Jennings, who served as AWS President during the 1951-52 year. This award is presented for the most valuable paper written by a college student or faculty representative published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year. The first recipient was N. R. Braton in 1967.

1996 Winner:

"Role of Sulfur and Processing Variables On the Temporal Evolution of Weld Pool Geometry During Multikilowatt Laser Beam Welding of Steel" March 1996 issue

• by T. DebRoy, Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Penn.
• and by Dr. Reinhold Ebner, Head, Christian Doppler Laboratory for Laser Application in Materials Science, University of Leoben, Austria;
• and by Dr. Kamlesh Mundra, Laser Technology Program, GE, Schenectady, New York
• and by Dr. Walther Pitscheneder, Research Scientist, Christian Doppler Laboratory for Laser Application in Materials Science, University of Leoben, Austria

James F. Lincoln Gold Medal Award

This award is endowed by the late J. F. Lincoln, former Chairman of the Board of The Lincoln Electric Company. This award is presented for the paper with a single author that represents the best original contribution to the advancement and use of welding published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year. The first recipient was T. M. Jackson in 1936.

1996 Winner:

"Measurement and Prediction of Energy Transfer Efficiency in Laser Beam Welding" January 1996 issue

• by Phillip W. Fuerschbach, Senior Member, Materials Joining Department, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque

McKay-Helm Award

This award is sponsored by McKay Welding Products, a division of the Hobart Brothers Co., to honor two pioneers of the welding industry. James C. McKay was the president of the McKay-Helm Co. for over 30 years, and Dr. David Helm occupied the McKay Chair in Welding Metallurgy at the Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh from 1934 to 1973. It is presented for the best contribution to the advancement of knowledge of low-alloy steel, stainless steel or surfacing welding metals, involving the use, development or testing of these materials, as represented by articles published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year. The first recipients were M. Areskoug, A. V. Bernstein, and S. Forsberg in 1976.

1996 Winner:

"The Effect of Specimen Strength and Thickness On Cracking Susceptibility during the Sigmajig Weldability Test" March 1996 issue

• by Dr. William A. Baeslack, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and College Development, The Ohio State University, Columbus;
• and by Dr. John C. Lippold See Above
• and by Sassan Shademan, CC Technologies, Columbus, Ohio

Professor Masubuchi-Shinsho Corporation Award

This award is sponsored by the Shinsho Corporation. It was established to recognize Professor Koichi Masubuchi who has made significant contributions in advancing the science and technology of welding, especially welding fabrication of marine and space structures. This award is presented to two individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the science and technology of materials joining through research and development. The first recipients were W. A. Baeslack, III and H. Cocoa in 1992.

1996 Winners:

• Dr. Dog Sub Kim, Research Engineer, Westhollow Technology Center, Shell Oil Co., Houston
• and Dr. Charles V. Robino, Senior Member, Physical and Joining Metallurgy Department, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque

Samuel Wylie Miller Memorial Medal Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society to honor Samuel Wylie Miller, President during the 1921-22 year. It is awarded for meritorious achievements which have contributed conspicuously to the advancement of the art and science of welding and cutting. The first recipient was C. A. Adams in 1928.

1996 Winner:

John W. Jackman, As Required Contract, Atlas/Centaur Space Boosters, Convair Div., General Dynamics, San Diego

National Meritorious Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society and is given in recognition of good counsel, loyalty and devotion to the affairs of the Society, assistance in promoting cordial relations with industry and other organizations, and for the contribution of time and effort on behalf of the Society. The first recipients were J. H. Blankenbuehler and I. Morrison in 1956.

1996 Winners:

• Harry W. Ebert, Principal Welding Engineer, Worldwide Welding Engineering/Fabrication/Inspection, Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Florham Park, New Jersey;
• and Dr. Nelson C. Wall, Chief Operating Officer, AWServices, Miami, Fla.

Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Award

This award is sponsored by the Wall Colmonony Corporation and honors Robert L. Peaslee for his many years of dedicated service to the industry. This award recognizes the paper considered to be the best contribution to the science or technology of brazing published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year. The first recipients were M. W. Ko, T. Onzawa, and A. Susumura in 1991.

1996 Winner:

"A New Low Melting Point Aluminum Braze" August 1996 issue

• by Dr. David M. Jacobson, Head, Materials Fabrication, Hirst Division of GEC-Marconi Materials Technology Ltd., Borehamwood, England
• and by Dr. Giles Humpston, Program Manager, Packaging and Interconnection, GEC-Marconi Materials Technology, Northampton, England
• and by Dr. Satti P.S. Sangha, Head, GEC-Hirst Research Centre, Wembley, Middlesex, England

Plasma Arc Cutting Award

This award is sponsored by Hypertherm and is presented to the individual whose application represents the most productive use of plasma arc cutting as compared to a previous cutting method or technology. The first recipient was L. Stebbins in 1995.

1996 Winner:

• Michael G. Newland, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Process/Design Group, Caterpillar, Decatur, Illinois

Plummer Memorial Educational Lecture Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society to recognize Fred L. Plummer's service to the Society as President from 1952-54 and as Executive Director from 1957-69. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the national educational lectures presented at the Annual International Welding and Fabricating Exposition and Convention of the American Welding Society. The first recipient was W. F. Pellini in 1957.

1996 Winner:

"Teach Welding Smarter, Not Harder"

• by Dr. Ralph E. Long, President, Welding Specialists, Inc., Danbury, Wisc.

Safety and Health Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society to recognize individuals for promoting welding safety and health through research, educational activities, developing safe practices, or disseminating information through publications or other means, thereby fostering public awareness and welfare. The first recipient was G. R. Spies in 1992.

1996 Winner:

• Dr. David H. Sliney, Chief, Laser Branch, and Program Manager, Lasers and High Intensity Light, Medical Services Corps, U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Warren F. Savage Memorial Award

This award is endowed by former associates of Professor Warren F. Savage to honor his dedication and accomplishments in the field of welding metallurgy. This award recognizes the paper published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year that best represents innovative research resulting in a better understanding of the metallurgical principles related to welding. The first recipients were S. Lathabai and R. D. Stout in 1986.

1996 Winner:

"Plasma Spray Joining of Al-Matrix Particulate Reinforced Composites" September 1996 issue

• by Dr. Thomas W. Eagar, Head, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Posco Professor of Materials Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and AWS Fellow
• and by T. Itsukaichi, Chief Engineer, Shiojiri, Soga Shiojiri-Nagano, Japan
• and by I. O'Kane, Professor Emeritus, Toyohashi University, Toyohasi, Japan
• and by M. Umemoto, Professor, Production Systems Engineering Department, Toyohashi University, Toyohasi, Japan

Silver Quill Editorial Achievement Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society to recognize the author, editors and/or publishers of the magazine, outside the welding field, which publishes the best original editorial coverage on the subject of welding. The first magazine to receive this award was American Machinist in 1984.

1996 Winner:

The Tube & Pipe Journal (formerly Tube and Pipe Quarterly) with

"Fabrication Techniques for Successful Orbital Tube Welding"

Part 1, and Part 2: "Examining High-Purity Requirements for Various Industries" January/February and March/April 1996

• by Dr. Barbara Henon, Manager, Technical Publications, Arc Machines, Inc., Pacoima, Calif.

William Spraragen Memorial Membership Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society and honors William Spraragen, a founding member of the Society and the first Editor of the Welding Journal, serving from 1992 to 1954. It is presented for the best paper published in the Research Supplement section of the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year.

The first recipient was E. Cushman in 1961.

1996 Winner:

"Self Propagating High Temperature Synthesis As A Process for Joining Materials" March 1996 issue

• by Prof. Robert W. Messler, Jr, Associate Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, and Director of the W. F. Savage Materials Joining Laboratory , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York
• and by Timothy T. Orling, Doctoral Candidate, Materials Science, University of California, Davis

R. D. Thomas Memorial Award

This award is sponsored by R. D. Thomas & Co. It honors the late R. D. Thomas, an AWS charter member and the AWS Representative to the first organization meeting of the International Institute of Welding (IIW). This award is presented to a member of the American Council of IIW or to an AWS member who has made a substantial contribution to the activities of IIW. The first recipient was W. Spraragen in 1965.

1996 Winner:

• Marvin E. Kennebeck, Senior Staff Engineer-Safety and Health (ret.), American Welding Society, Miami, Fla.

R. D. Thomas, Jr., International Lecture Award

This award is sponsored by the American Welding Society and was created to honor R. D. Thomas, Jr. for his participation in IIW/ISO activities. It is presented to an individual who is involved in IIW/ISO international activities for a lecture that exemplifies global research and standardization of welding technology. The first recipient was J. H. Walker in 1992.

1996 Winner:

"World Trade and International Welding Standards"

• Donald Clement Bertossa, Chairman, United States Delegation of the International Institute of Welding and AWS President (1984-85), Saratoga, Calif.

Elihu Thomson Resistance Welding Award

This award is sponsored by the Resistance Welders Manufacturers' Association and was established in conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of the invention of resistance welding. This award is presented for an outstanding contribution to the technology and application of RW, including equipment innovations, unique applications in production, a paper published in the Welding Journal or other prestigious publication, or other activity of merit. The first recipient was T. E. Jones in 1986.

1996 Winner:

• John Nichols, Chairman (1984-1992), Resistance Welder Corporation, Bay City, Mich.

Prof. Dr. Rene Wasserman Memorial Award

This award is sponsored by Eutectic+Castolin Corporation. It is presented for the paper published in the Welding Journal during the previous calendar year that exhibits the best application of welding, brazing, or thermal spraying for maintenance and repair.

The first recipient was F. E. Garriott in 1967.

1996 Winner:

"Dilution Control in Single-Wire Stainless Steel Submerged Arc Welding" February 1996 issue

• by Dr. Damian J. Kotecki, Technical Director for Stainless and High Alloy Product Development, The Lincoln Electric Co., Cleveland, Ohio, and AWS Fellow

George E. Willis Award

This award is sponsored by The Lincoln Electric Company to honor George E. Willis. It is presented to an individual for promoting the advancement of welding internationally, by fostering cooperative participation in areas such as technology transfer, standards rationalization, and promotion of industrial goodwill.

The first recipient was R. D. Thomas, Jr., in 1992.

1996 Winner:

• Lee G. Kvidahl, Manager, Welding and Manufacturing Engineering, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi and AWS President (1994-1995)

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