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National Academy of Engineering Awards
The National Academy of Engineering salutes leaders in engineering for their lifetime dedication to the field and their commitment to advancing the human condition through engineering achievement and innovation in engineering and technology education. The NAE dedicates $1 million annually to recognize these leaders. Visit theNAE Awards page to learn more.
Questions?
ContactDeborah Young, Awards Program Manager • (202) 334-1266 •dyoung@nae.edu
Review eligibility, nomination instructions, key dates, and program details for all NAE awards.
Click here to download the full guide (PDF)Now Accepting Nominations
2027 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize
Recognizes a bioengineering achievement that improves the human condition.Learn more
2027 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering & Technology Education
Honors transformative advances in engineering and technology education.Learn more
2026 Simon Ramo Founders Award
Honors an NAE member whose professional, educational, and personal achievements uphold the Academy’s ideals.Learn more
2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award
Recognizes leadership in science and technology, including policy development and collaboration.Learn more
2026 J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering
Honors excellence in aeronautical engineering.Learn more
Closed Programs
Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
One of engineering’s highest honors, recognizing achievements with significant societal impact.Learn more
Gibbs Brothers Medal
Recognizes outstanding contributions to naval architecture and marine engineering.Learn more
Nomination Process
Register (Non-members only)
If you are not an NAE member, click the "Register" link and complete the registration form. Once submitted, you will be ready to log in and start your nomination.
Login
For Non-Members: select the Non-Member Login button and enter your registered email address and password.
Create
Create your online nomination by completing each section of the form and uploading any required attachments.
For a full list of required information and attachments, please review the 2026-2027 Awards Guide.
Save
During the Call for Nominations period, you can save your nomination asDRAFT while gathering information and attachments.
As each section is marked complete, a checkmark icon will appear in the category tab.
All attachments must be uploaded in PDF format.
Submit
When your nomination is complete, save your nomination asFINAL. You may download and print a copy for your records by clicking the icon in the Nomination Summary section.
If updates are required before the Call for Nominations period closes, you may edit and resave the nomination as FINAL.
Need assistance? For help or additional information, please contactDeborah Young.
