HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

ESD Student Writing Contest DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2020 See article, page 9.

Gold Award Nominations DEADLINE: DECEMBER 11, 2020 At a special reception each March, the ESD Affiliate Council (made up of 94 societies) presents its most prestigious tribute, The Gold Award, to honor an outstanding engineer or scientist. Each society may nominate one individual; all nominations received are then judged by a group comprised of past Affiliate Council presidents.

Nomination forms can be found at esd.org. For more, please contact Elana Shelef at eshelef@esd.org or 248-353-0735, ext. 119. ESD Image Award ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The ESD Image Award recognizes individuals who have promoted, publicized and enhanced the engineering and technical professions to the public-at-large through public engagement, mentoring, public speaking, authoring articles, and other publicly visible activities.

Nominees do not have to be ESD members. Nominators must be ESD Members. Nominations are due by February 28, 2021. The award will be presented at the ESD Annual Dinner held in June. Nomination requirements and additional information can be found at esd.org or contact Susan Thwing at sthwing@esd.org.

ESD College of Fellows Nominations NOMINATION DEADLINE: FEB. 26, 2021

Help us recognize leaders by nominating a Fellow, one of the highest recognitions that ESD can bestow its members. Candidates are selected based on outstanding professional accomplishments, leadership and service. They must be members in good standing for at least five years at time of application deadline. Full details and instructions are at esd. org. For questions, contact Heather Lilley at hlilley@esd.org or 248-353-0735, ext. 120. ESD Honor Awards & Scholarships SUBMISSIONS DUE: FEB. 19, 2021 Outstanding Young Engineer of the Year This award recognizes a young professional under the age of 35 who has best distinguished him/herself in the engineering and scientific communities. Criteria include education, work experience, and professional and community activities. Applicants must be members of ESD.

Outstanding College Student of the Year This award recognizes an undergraduate student who has best distinguished him/ herself in the engineering and scientific communities. Criteria include academic background, extracurricular activities, and employment experience. The winner(s) will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Outstanding High School Student of the Year This award recognizes a graduating high school senior. To be considered, applicants must have a least a 3.0 GPA, plan on pursuing a career in the field of engineering or the life sciences, and participate in volunteer activities. The winner(s) will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Applications and additional criteria can be found at esd.org. For more information, contact Sue Ruffner at sruffner@esd. org or 248-353-0735, ext. 117.