Volunteer Awards
Allan Ray Putnam Service Award
- Recognizes exemplary efforts of outstanding members on behalf of the Society.
- Crystal Award presented annually at the ASM Awards Dinner during IMAT.
Honorary Membership
- Recognizes distinguished service to the materials science and engineering profession, service in areas of the ASM strategic plan/initiatives and to the progress of mankind.
- Hand calligraphied certificate and complimentary Life Membership in ASM presented at ASM Awards Dinner during IMAT.
Silver Medal
- Recognizes mid-career members for their distinguished contributions in the field of materials science and engineering and the Society.
- Framed Silver Medal Award presented at ASM Awards Dinner during IMAT.
Committee/Council Recognition
- January ASM News Story highlighting newly appointed Committee/Council Chairs
- Complimentary Leadership Luncheon ticket for ASM Committee/Council members attending IMAT.
- Presentation of Committee Chair Ties/Scarves during Leadership Awards Luncheon during IMAT.
- Thank you letters to new committee/council member manager thanking them for their support of the volunteers ASM volunteer participation once they have been appointed.
- National Volunteer Day thank you email from ASM President.
- MVP Award – A unique ASM micrograph tie/scarf presented to volunteers who have made an impact or posivie change relative to chapter activities, committees, councils, products, services etc. Tie/Scarf are not sold but reserved for volunteer contributions only.
Contact ASM Volunteerism at: [email protected] or by phone at 440.338.5151.

