Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Celebrating projects and initiatives that exemplify the principles of responsible resource stewardship, operational excellence, and value chain sustainability.
Inclusive Practices & Social Responsibility
Recognising an organisation’s commitment to create a diverse and inclusive culture that is centred around equality.
Leslie Holliday Prize
In recognition of significant or technological contribution relating to composite materials.
Mann Redmayne Medal C
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions C: Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy.
Tom Bell Surface Engineering Medal (Not available in 2025)
In recognition of excellence and outstanding contribution in surface engineering.
Platinum Medal
For outstanding contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Certificate of Outstanding Service
In recognition of achievement and commitment through an Institute's Affiliated Local Society.
Tom Colclough Medal
In recognition of contribution to microstructure, mechanical properties, fabricability or in-service performance, production or engineering in the iron and steel industry.
T B Marsden Professional Medal
For substantial services to the Institute in the UK.
John Hunt Medal (not available in 2025)
For outstanding contribution to the science and/or technology of casting and solidification of metals.
Outstanding Contribution Award for EDI
In recognition of significant contribution to and/or promotion of equity, diversity and inclusion in IOM3, and the wider materials, minerals and mining communities.
Brief B: E-commerce Packaging for Drinks
Sponsored by Carlsberg Britvic
Sir Andrew Bryan Medal
For services to the Institute through an Affiliated Local Society and/or to Local Affairs Committee.
Medal for Excellence
For outstanding achievement by a group in materials, minerals or mining.
Category 4
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified integrated MEng programme (level 7).
Prince Philip Award
For polymers in the service of mankind.
Brief D: Metal Gifting for Confectionery
Sponsored by Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA)
Frank Fitzgerald Medal & Travel Grant
To a student or early career member working in the iron and steel field who has demonstrated excellence in professional development.
Thomas Medal
In recognition of scientific or technological contribution to the production or secondary processing of any ferrous alloy.
James S Walker Award
For a student project on the subject of polymers.
Brief A: Book Cover Design
Sponsored by Winter & Company UK Ltd
Douglas Hay Medal
For the best paper published in Transactions A: Mining Technology.
IOM3 International Medal
For substantial services to the Institute internationally.
Hancock Medal (Not available in 2025)
For outstanding service to the rubber industry.
Beilby Medal & Prize
For substantial work in applied materials science, chemical engineering or a related field.
Adrian Normanton Medal
For the best technical paper on the topic of steelmaking or casting.
Pfeil Award
For published work of particular merit in the field of ceramics.
Sir Colin Humphreys Education Award
Recognising excellence in enhancing students' literacy in STEM through the teaching of materials, minerals and mining in the 5-18 education sector.
Hume-Rothery Prize (not available in 2025)
For distinguished achievements on phase relationships in metallic/non-metallic materials of metallurgical interest.
Award for Innovation in Defence, Safety & Security Materials (Not available in 2025)
For innovation in any scientific/technological field supporting materials for defence, safety or security applications.
Kroll Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
For contribution in the scientific understanding of materials chemistry in industrial production of inorganic materials.
Williams Award
For a paper of particular merit concerned with the manufacture and use of iron and steel.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Advanced Studies
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified stand alone Level 7 qualification.
Stokowiec Medal
For distinguished work on the technical, processing, manufacturing or engineering application of alloy steels.
Thornton Medal
For the best speaker at an IOM3 event
Mann Redmayne Medal A
For the best paper published in IMM Transactions A: Mining Technology.
Gold Medal
For significant contribution in materials, minerals or mining.
Brief C: Innovative Bubble Tea Bottle Design
Sponsored by Logoplaste
Wardell Armstrong Prize
For the best paper published in Transactions B: Applied Earth Studies.
Materials World Medal
For the best feature or review published during the year within the Institute's member magazines.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Foundational Learning
Best Student/Apprentice on a Level 2 or Level 3 programme.
Rosenhain Medal & Prize (not available in 2025)
In recognition of distinguished achievement in any branch of materials science.
The Henry Royce Institute Award for Innovation by a Technical Professional
In recognition of the crucial impact that technical professionals make in advancing our technology and understanding of the materials world.
Guy Bengough Award
For a paper published by the Institute on the subject of corrosion and degradation.
Verulam Medal
In recognition of distinguished contributions to ceramics including refractories.
Circular Economy
Recognising good practice and innovation towards a more circular economy.
Local Society of the Year Award
To an Affiliated Local Society with the most improved performance.
Sustainable Materials Innovation for Net-zero
For contributions made by materials, minerals and mining to the transition to a low carbon resource efficient society.
IOM3 Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Studies
Best student/apprentice on an IOM3 accredited or certified BSc/BEng/integrated MEng programme (level 6/7).
The Henry Royce Institute Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Technical Professional
In recognition of the input of an exceptional and established technical professional over a sustained period of time.