The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has announced the recipients of its 2024 service and technical awards, which will be presented during the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, March 3-7, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
These prestigious awards serve as a testament to the exceptional achievements and ground-breaking contributions in materials protection and performance.
“The AMPP Annual Conference + Expo is a convergence of unparalleled expertise and innovation in our industries,” said Rebecca Griebe, senior director of user experience at AMPP. “Our annual awards stand as a tribute to exceptional individuals whose contributions are reshaping the landscape of our field. This year’s honorees have showcased excellence in research, teaching, technical practice, and volunteerism, making substantial strides in advancing corrosion control and materials performance.”
The recipients of the 2024 AMPP service and technical awards will be unveiled during the conference’s Honoree Night, providing a platform to acknowledge the exemplary achievements of these outstanding individuals. The awards ceremony is expected to inspire professionals in the field and foster an environment of collaboration and mentorship.
Service and technical award winners include the following:
Willis Whitney Technical Achievement Award
Recipient: Sannakaisa Virtanen
Russell Brannon & John Keane Signature Award
Recipient: Teresa Estela Perez
Joyce Wright Industry Impact Award
Recipient: Zineb Belarbi
Educator Award
Recipient in honor of Herbert Uhlig: Professor Rajeev Gupta
Recipient in honor of Richard Drisko: Martin Alejandro Rodriguez
Publications Awards
Recipients: Nicholas Laycock, Mehrooz Zamanzadeh, Federico Bertasi
Fellow Honor
Recipients: Hisashi Amaya, Torben Lund Skovhus, Ardjan Kopliku, Jason S. Lee, Dawei Zhang, Alyn Jenkins, Tao Chen, Toleti Subba Rao, Kamlesh Chandra, Gregory R. Ruschau, Mark Yunovich, Francois Ayello
Early Career Excellence Award
Recipients: Lindsey M Blohm and Thu Tran Addis
Elaine Bowman Distinguished Service Award
Recipients: Yousef Khuraibut, Nurul Asni Mohamed, Jordan Groody, Laszlo Forgo, Brett John Johnson, David Enos
Oladis Troconis de Rincón Field Applied Technology Award
Recipients: Kurt Lawson, Gustavo Adolfo Romero Urdaneta, Mark Yunovich
Distinguished Organisation Award
Recipient: Research & Analytical Services Department- Saudi Aramco
The gala at the World War II Museum is scheduled for March 6. Honorees and guests will enjoy a relaxing evening of networking and entertainment. Tickets are $75 each and are available at registration: https://ace.ampp.org/registration.