NIGIS Corrosion Awareness Awards are presented to honour and respect individuals / institutions for their contribution to corrosion awareness and developments in the field of corrosion science and technology in India. The awards are presented during the NIGIS Annual Corrosion Conferences since 1995. NIGIS has so far honoured 110 scientists / teachers / engineers/ professional; 40 students and 24 public / private sector laboratories with its corrosion awareness awards, presented under various categories.
NIGIS invites applications for the following corrosions awareness awards for the year 2016-17 to be presented during CORCON 2017.
Awards BrochureDeadline to submit an application for the award is 17 July.
1. Excellence in Corrosion Science & Technology Awards
For excellent contributions to the field of corrosion evaluation, corrosion control, corrosion management, and corrosion awareness.
Award: A plaque, certificate and honorarium of Rs. 31,000/-
Number of Awards: Three
Award (1) - A person older than 40 years of age working in research / educational organisation
Award (2) - A person older than 40 years of age working in oil / gas related organisation
Award (3) - A person older than 40 years of age working in the field of quality management and control
2. Distinction in Corrosion Science & Technology Awards
For distinctive contribution to the field of corrosion evaluation, corrosion control, corrosion management and corrosion awareness including some exemplary contributions / achievements.
Award: A plaque, certificate and honorarium of Rs. 25,000/-
Number of Awards: Two
Award (1) - A person between 25 and 40 years of age working in a research / educational organisation
Award (2) - A person between 25 and 40 years of age working in an industrial organization
3. Excellent Laboratory Award
For excellent contribution to the field of corrosion science and technology by monitoring, testing, evaluation of performance and quality of materials, and research / development works.
Number of Awards: One
Award: A plaque and certificate
4. Student Awards
For thesis on corrosion science and technology for degree during the year commencing 1st July 2016 and ending 30th June 2017.
Award : A plaque, certificate and honorarium
Number of Awards : Two
Award (1) - Ph D Degree, Honorarium Rs. 21,000/-
Award (2) - M Tech / ME / MSc. Degree, Honorarium of Rs 15,000/-
5. Meritorious Contribution Award
For meritorious contributions to the field of corrosion science and technology and activities of NACE and other similar organizations.
Award : A plaque, certificate and honorarium of Rs. 51,000/-
Number of Awards: Two
Award (1) - A person working in research and development organisation
Award (2) - A person working in an industrial organisation
6. Life Time Achievement Award (Nominated Award)
This award will be presented to the nominee selected by Section Governing Board of NIGIS.
Award: A plaque and certificate
Number of Award: One
Recipient of Award:
• A senior citizen for his / her life time contributions to:
o NACE international and NIGIS
o Corrosion and its control / corrosion education / corrosion research / corrosion management etc.
o Corrosion Awareness programs
Deadline to submit an application for the award is 17 July.
