Awards

Everything you need to know about awards - from plaques to monetary prizes.

Awards Webpage

About monetary prizes and checks

For more than ten years, Picture-It Awards has produced AIChE's Institute, division/forum, committee and special recognition plaques.

Many Divisions and Forums award their members with various prizes. You can view these and more here.

Feautured Program Committee Awards

The Executive Board of the Programming Committee features the following awards for your consideration and the nomination of exceptionally deserving individuals:

• John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecturer Award
• Herb Epstein Award for Technical Programming
• George Lappin Program Committee Service Award

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I order an award plaque?
• Do I need to order an award plaque through AIChE?
• What information is needed to request a check for awards?
• How do I request a check for an award of horararia?
• Does AIChE have any criteria for new awards establishment?
• Is there a set of requirements for awards sponsors?
• Is there a best practice for awards process?
• What options do I have if an award recipient cannot accept the monetary portion of an award?
• Can an award recipient donate the monetary portion of the award to a charity?
• Who is eligible for an award?

How do I order an award plaque?

You can order a plaque by using this link.

Do I need to order an award plaque through AIChE?

Divisions/Forums need not order an award plaque through AIChE. AIChE provides its preferred vendor for the convenience of Divisions/Forums.

What information is needed to request a check for awards?

For a check request, you will need to an address, social security number, and a check request for the treasurer/chair of the department.

How do I request a check for an award or honoraria?

Please contact the AIChE Membership team at membership@aiche.org to request a check. Please note that the Division/Forum will have to sign off on the request, as well.

Does AIChE have any criteria for new awards establishment?

Pending Review

Is there a set of requirements for awards sponsors?

Pending Review

Is there a best practice for awards process?

Please refer to the Awards flowchart.

What options do I have if an award recipient cannot accept the monetary portion of an award?

Please refer to the Awards flowchart.

Can an award recipient donate the monetary portion of the award to a charity?

Yes, a recipient can donate the monetary portion of the award to a charity. AIChE staff needs to be notified to make appropriate arrangements.

Who is eligible for an award?

For information on award elgibility, please see here.