Every fall, the council seeks nominations for various awards recognizing achievement and service to the field of engineering. If you know of someone deserving of the council’s consideration, please submit a letter of nomination along with biographical information describing the candidate’s credentials to:
Engineering Communications and Marketing
1320 Shelby Center
Auburn, AL 36849
or submit online
Distinguished Auburn Engineer Award
The Distinguished Auburn Engineer Award is presented annually to a living Auburn Engineering graduate who has attained a distinguished career, in engineering and/or management, which conveys a special recognition to Auburn University and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering.
Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Award
The Outstanding Young Auburn Engineer Award is presented annually in recognition of achievements by Auburn Engineering graduates who are age forty (40) years old and younger. Presentation of this award acknowledges excellence in the field of engineering, including professional leadership and/or technical expertise.
Superior Service Award
The Auburn Engineering Superior Service Award is presented to an Auburn Engineering graduate, friend or member of the college. The recipient shall have rendered outstanding service to the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and Auburn University, or made significant professional and/or civic contributions that reflect favorably upon the individual and Auburn University.
Achievement Award
The Auburn Engineering Achievement Award is conferred upon a living Auburn Engineering graduate who has attained an outstanding career in the field of engineering characterized by unusually high achievement.
Ben S. Gilmer Award
The Gilmer Award is presented to an Auburn Engineering graduate of eminence in engineering. The recipient shall have been acclaimed by engineers, in the particular field of practice, to be widely known and esteemed as one of the outstanding individuals in engineering.