The Welding Journal Awards honor outstanding contributors to the industry's leading publication. Celebrating innovation, research, and expertise, these awards recognize the best in welding knowledge dissemination, reflecting the high standards and collaborative spirit of AWS.

A.  F. Davis Silver Medal Awards

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A.  F. Davis Silver Medal Awards

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A. F. Davis Silver Medal Awards, donated by former Lincoln Electric VP A. F. Davis, honor standout design achievements.

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W. H. Hobart Memorial Medal Award

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W. H. Hobart Memorial Medal Award

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Sponsored by Hobart Brothers Company, this award honors William H. Hobart Sr. & is given annually for the best Welding Journal paper on pipe welding topics.

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Charles H. Jennings Memorial Award

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Charles H. Jennings Memorial Award

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Sponsored by Charles H. Jennings' loved ones, this award is given annually for a Welding Journal article by students & faculty offering valuable welding insights.

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James F. Lincoln Gold Medal Award

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James F. Lincoln Gold Medal Award

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Donated by James F. Lincoln of Lincoln Electric, this yearly award celebrates the top original welding paper in the Welding Journal. Multiple authors are honored.

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McKay-Helm Award

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McKay-Helm Award

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Sponsored by Hobart Brothers, the McKay-Helm Award honors pioneers McKay & Helm. It's given for standout contributions on specific welding metals in the Welding Journal. Multiple authors can share the $1,000 prize.

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Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Award

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Robert L. Peaslee Brazing Award

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Sponsored by Wall Colmonoy Corp, the Peaslee Award honors Robert L. Peaslee's AWS legacy. It rewards the best brazing research in the Welding Journal. Co-authors share the $500 prize and each receive a certificate.

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Warren F. Savage Memorial Award

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Warren F. Savage Memorial Award

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The Warren F. Savage Award honors Doc Savage's metallurgy legacy. It acknowledges outstanding research in welding principles published in Welding Journal's Research Supplement.

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William Spraragen Memorial Award

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William Spraragen Memorial Award

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The William Spraragen Award celebrates top research paper in Welding Journal's Research Supplement, honoring Mr. Spraragen's welding contributions. Authors share honorarium and certificates.

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Nomination information

Nomination information

Download the National Awards Package below for full award descriptions and nomination requirements.