ASHRAE INsights

By J. Richard Wright, P.E., FASHRAE, Life Member ASHRAE
Member, Honors and Awards Committee

In recent Insights articles, George Jackins and Al Sanchez discussed the importance of ASHRAE members recommending other members for various awards to recognize professional, technical and community activities.  The previous articles discussed ASHRAE Fellow grade, the Louise and Bill Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award, the F. Paul Anderson Award, the Andrew T. Boggs Service Award and the ASHRAE Hall of Fame.

This article outlines three more personal honors:  the ASHRAE-ALCO Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the E. K. Campbell Award of Merit and recognition as an ASHRAE Honorary Member.

The ASHRAE-ALCO Medal for Distinguished Public Service recognizes ASHRAE members who have performed outstanding public service in their community, improving the public image of engineers. This award was established in 1965 by Presidential Member John E. Dube and is sponsored by the ALCO Valve Company. Only one award may be made each year. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1.

The E. K. Campbell Award of Merit honors an individual for outstanding service and achievement in teaching.  The Award of Merit was suggested by Campbell, who is recognized as the founder of the Life Members Club, to recognize outstanding teachers of HVAC&R.  Recognition is in the form of a medallion, a plaque and a $3,000 honorarium. Only one award may be made each year. The recipient is recommended by the Life Members Club to the Honors and Awards Committee. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1.

The status of Honorary Member is granted to an individual in recognition of preeminent professional distinction. Recognition is in the form of a medallion and plaque. Up to three Honorary Memberships may be awarded each year, but this award has been made sparingly. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1.

The Honors and Awards Committee encourages nominations for all awards. Visit the Honors and Awards Web page at www.ashrae.org/honors for instructions. Each nomination must include a detailed biography of the nominee and at least one letter describing how the nominee meets or exceeds the award criteria.