The Fiber Society Awards





	HONORS AND AWARDS of The Fiber Society
	Founder's Award This award recognizes outstanding contribution to the science and technology of fibrous materials by a Member. The award is given to a professionally active scientist, regardless of age. Each award is presented in honor of a Founding Member defined as President of the Fiber Society before 1959 (inclusive) or an Honorary Member of the Society. GO TO Fiber Society Database of Awards Honorary Membership The Society awards Honorary Membership to Members of the Society (for at least ten years) in recognition of life-long contributions to the field. Honorary Member Nomination Form Honorary Member Nomination Process GO TO Fiber Society Database of Awards Emeritus Membership The Society awards Emeritus Membership in recognition of contributions to the field. The Emeritus Member has all the privileges of membership, without payment of dues, provided the member has reached the age of 65 or retired from gainful occupation. Emeritus Member Nomination Form Emeritus Member Nomination Process GO TO Fiber Society Database of Awards Distinguished Achievement in Fiber Science The Society sponsors an Award for Distinguished Achievement in Fiber Science. This Award is presented to individuals under the age of 40 (in the year of the award) who have made significant contributions to the field. It is intended to recognize early achievement and to stimulate continuing commitment to the science, engineering and technology of fibers and fiber based products. Distinguished Achivement in Fiber Science Nomination Form Distinguished Achivement in Fiber Science Nomination Process GO TO Fiber Society Database of Awards Student Paper Competition and Award The Society sponsors a student paper competition in order to encourage participation by graduate students in the Society conference activities. The competition is open to graduate students mentored by faculty (professors) who of the Members of the Fiber Society. The competition is held annually in conjunction with a conference of the Fiber Society. The rules, timing and venue of the competition is announced by the Chair of the Student Paper Competition and Award committee annually. Please stay tuned or contact the Chair of the Committee. GO TO Fiber Society Database of Awards Lecturers Each year, the Fiber Society nominates two individuals―one from industry and one from academia―to speak at selected colleges and universities. The intent of the lectureship is to acquaint students and members of faculty with the scientific challenges and opportunities in the areas of fiber science, engineering, and technology. Lecturers List