Frank Crossley Award
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.
Funder: Minerals Metals and Materials Society
Due Dates: April 1, 2027 (Annual nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 cash prize, an award piece, and up to $500 in requested travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes an individual who has overcome significant adversity to pursue a career in minerals, metals, and/or materials.
Key Information: Nominees should be professionally accomplished or show promise of professional accomplishment in the minerals, metals, and materials community.
Description
The Frank Crossley Award is administered by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) and sponsored by Jeffrey Wadsworth and Geraldine McCulley Wadsworth. It honors individuals who have personally overcome significant adversity to pursue careers in minerals, metals, and/or materials. The award recognizes perseverance and professional achievement rather than funding a specified research project.
The award reflects the pioneering spirit of Frank A. Crossley, a TMS/AIME member whose work made significant technical contributions to titanium metallurgy and aerospace. Past recipients have been recognized for scientific research, engineering, leadership, mentoring, and advocacy alongside their persistence through personal, educational, cultural, economic, or institutional barriers. Both demonstrated professional accomplishment and promise of future accomplishment are part of the award’s criteria.
