Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor Award

Current Winner: 
2009 -- David L. Silverstein

Sponsor:
Bartlesville Section with the strong support of ConocoPhillips

Description:
Recognizes an individual's outstanding service and leadership in guiding the activities of an AIChE student chapter in accordance with AIChE principles. Selection criteria include: 1. Outstanding leadership as an advisor, particularly in creating enthusiasm and professionalism among the chapter members. 2. Summary of chapter activities. 3. Endorsement of the nomination by the head of the chemical engineering department is required. 4. Award winners cannot be renominated for at least ten years.

2010 Deadline: To be Announced

Nominee minimum qualifications for eligibility

• Advisor of a chartered AIChE Student Chapter for at least the last three years.
• Not an Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor within the last ten years.
• National member of AIChE for at least the last three years.

Nominations: Four copies of the following nomination materials should be sent to Awards Administrator, AIChE, 3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016. E-mail submissions are permitted, but hardcopy is preferred. If you have questions about this award program, phone 646-495-1333; fax: 646-495-1503; email: awards@aiche.org. 

Nomination materials:

• Nomination form from at least an individual(s) at the Advisor's institution. Examples of those providing the nomination letter include, but are not limited to, individual student chapter members, the entire student chapter, department colleagues, and department chair. The nomination must address all of the selection criteria described in the nomination materals
• A copy of the Chapter’s annual reports for the last three years.
• A signature by the department chair, endorsing the nomination form.
• If desired, additional supporting materials may be included, but may not exceed 4 pages.

Award: A plaque and a $500 travel allowance to attend the Annual Meeting. In addition, a $500 unrestricted grant is given to the chemical engineering department at the advisor's school. 

Presentation:
The award will be presented at the AIChE Annual Student Conference.

Past Recipients:
2008 -- Edward M. Trujillo
2007 -- Tonya Kuhl
2006 -- Colin S. Howat
2003 -- I. Atly Jefcoat
2001 -- A. Perna
2000 -- R. Lewis
1999 -- W. Walawender
1998 -- W. E. (Skip) Rochefort
1997 -- G. W. Roberts
1996 -- D. W. Murhammer
1995 -- A. L. Tyler
1994 -- P. K. Agrawal
1993 -- J. Krishnagopalan
1992 -- M. A. Abraham
1991 -- D. Bhattacharyya
1990 -- M. C. Thies
1989 -- F. G. Helfferich
1988 -- J. L. Turpin