Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal Award

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The Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal Award recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions or significant advancements in any area of NDT and/or the Society. This prestigious award celebrates those who have made remarkable impacts, advancing the science, technology, or practice of NDT, and demonstrating a commitment to the growth and excellence of the Society. Nominate an individual whose achievements reflect the pioneering spirit and dedication.

The award is named in honor of Robert C. McMaster, a pioneer in the field of nondestructive testing (NDT), for his outstanding contributions to the NDT profession.

Eligibility

IIndividuals who are current members of ASNT and who have made outstanding contributions or significant advancements to ASNT or to the NDT industry.

Nomination

Nominations may be made by any ASNT member and must consist of:

  • A letter of nomination, setting forth the detailed reason the candidate should receive the award.

  • A resume of the candidate’s activities and reputation supporting the nomination.

  • A letter seconding the recommendation from a colleague who is also familiar with the nominee’s activities/reputation warranting the recognition.

Submit a Nomination 

Recipients

2024 Recipients

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Dr. Roman Maev

2023

  • Dr. Henrique Reis

2022

  • Dr. Ripudaman Singh

2018

  • John Newman

2017

  • Shant Kenderian

2016

  • David Culbertson & Gary Georgeson

2013

  • Hussein Sadek

2008

  • Louis J. Elliott

2007

  • Matthew J. Golis

2006

  • Robert T. Anderson

2004

  • George C. Wheeler

2003

  • Amos G. Sherwin

2002

  • Ward D. Rummel

2001

  • Sotirios Vahaviolos

2000

  • George Moran

1999

  • Charles J. Hellier

1998

  • Robert A. Feole

1997

  • Charles N. Sherlock

1996

  • Robert E. Green, Jr.

1995

  • Ron Halmshaw

1994

  • Kermit Skeie

1993

  • Josef Krautkramer

1992

  • Peter K. Bloch

1991

  • Donald J. Hagemaier

1990

  • Willys E. “Tommy” Thomas

1988

  • Robert W. McClung

1987

  • Samuel A. Wenk

1986

  • Howard E. Van Valkenburg

1985

  • Gerald J. Posakony

1984

  • Carl B. Shaw

1983

  • Ronald J. Botsco

1982

  • Harold Berger

1981

  • Donald C. Erdman

1980

  • Carl E. Betz

1979

  • Robert J. Roehrs

1978

  • Paul Dick

1977

  • Robert C. McMaster

1976

  • William E. Havercroft

1975

  • Friedrich Förster

1974

  • Edwin O. Lomerson, Jr.

1973

  • Royal G. Tobey

1972

  • William C. Hitt

1971

  • Edward W. McKelvey

1970

  • Edward L. Criscuolo

1969

  • Carlton H. Hastings

1968

  • Bryant E. Justice

1967

  • Gerold H. Tenney

1966

  • Richard H. Lambert

1965

  • Philip D. Johnson

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