Awards 

All monetary awards will be issued in U.S. dollars.

For each class (if awarded), first place winners will receive $500. Second place winners will receive $200. Third place winners will receive $100. A certificate of appreciation will be awarded for Honorable Mention(s).

Special awards include the following:

Best in Show: This award is endowed by Buehler and is open to Classes 1-3. The winner will receive the Jacquet-Lucas Award consisting of a plaque, the Jacquet-Lucas Medal in Shadow Box, a hand lettered Calligraphy Certificate, and $2,000.00.

The DuBose-Crouse Award: Based on unique, unusual, and new techniques in microscopy, which is open to Classes 1, 2, and 3. The winner receives prize money associated with first, second, or third place, and the DuBose-Crouse plaque.

George Vander Voort Award: The George Vander Voort Award is endowed by Buehler and recognizes skill and innovation in metallography. The poster should have a strong focus on metallographic preparation with exceptional metallographic technique and imaging. This award is open to Class 1 and 2 for consideration. The first-place winners will receive $1,000 (shared if two or more contributors are on the winning entry) and the George Vander Voort Plaque, if awarded, as compared to the first-place award of $500. 

George L. Kehl Award is a prestigious award, recognizing outstanding achievement by an undergraduate student. This award is open to Class 3 for consideration. The first-place student winners will receive $1,000 (shared if two or more contributors on the winning entry) and the George L. Kehl Plaque, if awarded, as compared to the first-place award of $500. The poster should exhibit skill and knowledge of metallographic techniques and application of microscopy. The work need not be complete but should define ultimate goals and demonstrate progress towards these goals. It is expected that entries submitted for Class 3 will be guided by a department professor or advisor. Undergraduate students should acquire a letter of confirmation from their advisors, stating that the entry was completed by the student(s) with minimal assistance after the entry outline was established.

Award notes:

A first prize will be awarded in each class unless minimum standards are not met. If a first prize is not awarded, then second and third prizes will not be awarded. However, in the event a first prize is not awarded, then Honorable Mention certificate(s) may be awarded. Honorable Mention certificate(s) may be awarded in lieu of, or in addition to second and third place prizes.

Prize money, plaques, and certificates will be sent to the primary investigator (i.e., first author identified in submission information), except in the case of the Jacquet-Lucas Award, which will be divided equally among the authors.

Entries are prominently displayed at the annual IMAT Conference following judging. Winning entries will be displayed at ASM Headquarters.