Ellen Swallow Richards Award recognizes individuals who help others overcome adversity to pursue careers in minerals, metals, or materials, honoring mentoring, advocacy, and efforts to remove barriers.
Frank Crossley Award honors individuals who have overcome significant adversity in minerals, metals, and materials careers, recognizing perseverance, professional achievement, and service to the field.
Julia and Johannes Weertman Educator Award supports educators through recognition of contributions to metallurgical and materials education that strengthen the broader TMS community beyond their institutions.
TMS Early Career Leaders Professional Development Award supports emerging materials professionals’ meeting participation and Society activities to build connections and develop future volunteer leaders.
Sadoway Materials Innovation and Advocacy Award recognizes materials innovators who combine scientific achievement with education, advocacy, or entrepreneurship to advance sustainable global development.
Early Career Faculty Fellow Award supports emerging faculty in presenting and organizing TMS annual meeting programming to broaden the society’s technological profile and build lasting participation.