AIST Charlie Totten Crane Innovator Award Recipients

Year	Full Name	Paper Title
2024	Mr. Tucker Burquest	ABCs of Fall Protection
2020	Mr. Brian Kath	Crane Magnet Reliability, Methods of Monitoring Crane Magnet System Operation and Condition
2018	Mr. Scott C. Sambuco	The Use of Drones for Crane Runway Inspections
2017	Mr. Thomas Steveley	Meltshop Crane Maintenance and Reliability Practices - Sustained and Enhanced
2016	Mr. Bradley A. Hebert	Installation of Computers in Steelmaking DC Crane Cabs for Data Collection and Improved Communication
2016	Mr. Raymond Hofecker	Installation of Computers in Steelmaking DC Crane Cabs for Data Collection and Improved Communication
2015	Mr. Joe Bavuso	The U.S. Steel Crane Mechanical Maintenance Training
2014	Mr. Kevin P. Ormanoski	Nucor Memphis Ladle Crane Cab Case History
2013	Mr. James H. Lang	Crane Accident Training and Fatality Study
2012	Mr. Justin Mulch	Specialized Eddy Current Examination of Gear Systems
2011	Mr. John U. Austin	Improvement in Operating Efficiencies Through Scrap Handling Device
2010	Mr. Charles A. Totten	World Class Crane and Runway System for the 21st Centure
2009	Mr. Thomas R. Creech	AC Sourced Magnet Control
2008	Mr. Jody Van Kammen	Slabyard Dual 200-hp Hoist Conversion at SeverStal NA
2007	Mr. Geoffrey K. Zimmer	Use of Solid State Magnet Control to Increase Scrap Handling Efficiency