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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 great engineering achievement and innovation in engineering and technology education. The NAE dedicates more than $1 million annually to recognize these leaders and to bring better understanding of the importance of engineering to society.
Questions? Contact Deborah Young, Awards Program Manager • (202) 334-1266
2026 J. C. Hunsaker Award in Aeronautical Engineering
Established by Professor and Mrs. Jerome C. Hunsaker, this award honors excellence in the field of aeronautical engineering. Learn more
2026–2027 NAE Awards Call for Nominations opens January 1, 2026.
Charles Stark Draper Prize for Engineering
Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent awards for engineering achievement, honoring accomplishments that significantly impact society across all engineering disciplines. Learn more
Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize
Recognizes a bioengineering achievement in widespread use that improves the human condition and encourages collaboration between engineering and medical/biological disciplines. Learn more
Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering & Technology Education
Recognizes educational innovations—curricular design, teaching methods, technology-enabled learning— that develop effective engineering leaders. Learn more
Simon Ramo Founders Award
Honors an outstanding NAE member or international member who has upheld the Academy’s ideals through professional, educational, and personal achievements. Learn more
Arthur M. Bueche Award
Bestowed on an engineer dedicated to science and technology, active in policy, promoting development, and strengthening industry-government-university relations. Learn more
Gibbs Brothers Medal
For outstanding contributions in naval architecture and marine engineering. Established through the Gibbs Brothers Fund by William Francis Gibbs and Frederic H. Gibbs. Learn more
NAE Award Process
1. Register (Non-Members only)
Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.
2. Login
For Non-Members: select the Non-Member login button and enter your email and password.
3. Create
Create your online Nomination. For a list of required information and attachments, please review the 2025-2026 Awards Guide
4. Save
During the Call for Nominations period, your nomination can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the Nomination is saved. Please ensure that all attachments are in Acrobat PDF format. At any time, you can download and print your Nomination by clicking on the 
icon in the Nomination Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your Nomination for your records by clicking on the icon in the Nomination Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Nominations period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact Deborah Young.
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Contact Us
NAE Awards
500 Fifth Street NW
Washington DC 20001
Phone: (202) 334-1266
Email: awards@nae.edu
