| 2024 | Dr. Sara A. Hornby, C. Eng, FIMMM | For her outstanding contributions to the international steel industry over several decades. Hornby has been successful as a plant engineer and educator and excelled in research and development, and technical sales. She has made a particular impact in illustrating how the chemistry of direct reduced iron (DRI) affects steelmaking metallurgy and the performance of electric arc furnace technology with different combinations of scrap and DRI. Hornby's technical standing in the steel industry has been recognized by her winning the Benjamin Fairless Award and the John Bell Award, two of the most prestigious awards for technical excellence in the steel industry. Additionally, she has been a strong supporter of technical societies, particularly the Iron & Steel Society and AIST and a trailblazer for many women entering the steel industry. | |
| 2023 | Prof. Antoine Allanore | In recognition of his distinguished contributions in sustainable chemical metallurgy and green chemistry for the iron and steel industry and beyond. Allanore's bold, inventive work lies at the intersection of cutting-edge research and practical application for solving impactful problems such as sustainability of metals production and green electrification. His groundbreaking efforts in the field of metals will be of adamant importance in the transition to a new era of steelmaking. | |
| 2022 | Prof. In-Ho Jung | For his development of comprehensive thermodynamic databases and process simulation models for applications to iron- and steelmaking processes, and for his education of computational thermodynamics for the global pyrometallurgy community. | |
| 2020 | Mr. Phillip J. Mackey | For innovation in the development of pyrometallurgical processes for the production of primary metal, and for promotion of the profession of metallurgical engineering. | |
| 2019 | Dr. Lawrence J. Heaslip | For his limitless dedication to furthering the knowledge and understanding of steelmaking. Heaslip's research has advanced our understanding of steelmaking thermodynamics, chemical process metallurgy and the materials chemistry behind steelmaking operations. As an educator in academia and industry alike, Heaslip employs a winning combination of technical expertise, rich sense of humor, and unbridled enthusiasm to bridge the gap between researcher and operator. | |
| 2018 | Dr. Kenneth Stark Coley, PhD | For exceptional research in slag-metal kinetics that is inspiring new insights into metal processing, and for his selfless efforts to share his knowledge with the steel industry through collaboration and the mentorship of the next generation of process meallurgists. | |
| 2017 | Prof. Donald R. Sadoway | For his acclaimed work in chemical metallurgy; his innovative solutions to global energy problems, including liquid metal batteries for grid-level storage and his effective roles as a researcher, teacher, entrepreneur and inventor. His exemplary skills inside the classroom as a teacher, lecturer and mentor have inspired countless future material scientists. | |
| 2016 | Dr. Petrus C. Pistorius | For outstanding dedication to both undergraduate and graduate education, and for this exceptional research record and academic service to the steel industry. Lecture Title: Finding and Tweaking Inclusions in Steel | Iron & Steel Technology Recap |
| 2015 | Dr. Richard C. Sussman | Process Chemical Metallurgy Challenges for the Production of Next-Generation Steel Products
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| 2014 | Mr. Arthur Pelton | Computational Process and Materials Design Using Thermodynamic and Properties Databases |
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| 2013 | Dr. Geoffrey A. Brooks | In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the understanding of steelmaking through his research and his efforts to enthuse and educate people about steelmaking in both academia and industry Lecture Title: Steelmaking at the Speed of Sound | Iron & Steel Technology Recap |
| 2012 | Mr. Lauri E.K. Holappa | Recent Advances and Challenges of Chemical Process Metallurgy | Iron & Steel Technology Recap |
| 2011 | Dr. Sridhar Seetharaman | Interfacing Chemical and Physical Metallurgy
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| 2010 | Dr. David G. C. Robertson | Innovation in Metals Production Faster, Cheaper, Safer | Iron & Steel Technology Recap |
| 2009 | Dr. Norbert Bannenberg | Secondary Metallurgy: Fundamentals and Their Technical Application | Iron & Steel Technology Recap |
| 2008 | Dr. Gordon A. Irons | The Role of Process Metallurgy in Sustainability | Iron & Steel Technology Recap |
| 2007 | Dr. Yasutaka Iguchi | The Far-reaching Impact of Today's Steel Industry Relative to Metals, Ceramics and Bio-materials | |
| 2006 | Dr. Pierre H. Dauby | Always Go Back To The Basics; Never Forget That Action Is On The Floor |
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| 2005 | Dr. Henri R. Gaye | Chemical Process Metallurgy: A Necessary Tool to Optimize Old Steelmaking Processes and Design New Ones | |
| 2003 | Dr. Roderick I. L. Guthrie | Steel Strips The Long and Winding Road |
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