{"id":2185,"date":"2026-09-04T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/irvine2026\/?page_id=2185"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:37:01","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/irvine2026\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Call for Award Nominations<\/strong><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<div><strong>IEOM World Congress Awards \u2013 Irvine 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong>Industrial Engineering &amp; Operations Management World Congress &#8211; Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial AI Innovation<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\nIrvine, California, USA, October 13-15, 2026<\/div>\n<div>Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Irvine Spectrum, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/7955+Irvine+Center+Dr,+Irvine,+CA+92618?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" 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organizations for outstanding contributions to Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and related fields.<\/p>\n<p>For the Irvine World Congress 2026, we particularly encourage nominations recognizing leadership and achievements in the transformation of modern industry through Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, advanced manufacturing, robotics, automation, electric vehicles, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, digital twins, additive manufacturing, and smart factory technologies.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage universities, industries, professional organizations, IEOM chapters, faculty members, students, and individuals to nominate deserving candidates. <strong>Self-nominations are welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Award Categories<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Industry 4.0 &amp; Digital Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>IEOM Industry 4.0 Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Smart Manufacturing \/ Smart Factory Award<\/li>\n<li>Artificial Intelligence in Industry Award<\/li>\n<li>Digital Twin &amp; Simulation Award<\/li>\n<li>Digital Transformation Leadership Award<\/li>\n<li>Robotics &amp; Automation Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Advanced Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Additive Manufacturing \/ 3D Printing Award<\/li>\n<li>Metal 3D Printing Award<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing Systems Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Manufacturing Award<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing Technology Leadership Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Emerging Industry &amp; Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing Award<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Battery Manufacturing &amp; Technology Award<\/li>\n<li>Electronics &amp; Semiconductor Manufacturing Award<\/li>\n<li>Industrial AI &amp; Machine Learning Award<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Robotics Award<\/li>\n<li>Industry\u2013University Collaborative Innovation Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Research Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Researcher Award \u2013 Professor Category<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Researcher Award \u2013 Emerging Researcher Category<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Operations Management<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Advanced Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Industry 4.0<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Artificial Intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Robotics &amp; Automation<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Digital Twin &amp; Simulation<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in EV &amp; Battery Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Electronics &amp; Semiconductor Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Additive Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Research in Sustainable Manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Teaching &amp; Education Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Award \u2013 By Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Operations Research<\/li>\n<li>Human Factors &amp; Ergonomics<\/li>\n<li>Supply Chain &amp; Logistics<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Industry 4.0 \/ Smart Manufacturing<\/li>\n<li>Simulation \/ Digital Twin<\/li>\n<li>Additive Manufacturing \/ 3D Printing<\/li>\n<li>Lean Six Sigma<\/li>\n<li>Operations Management<\/li>\n<li>Data Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Quality &amp; Reliability<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student &amp; Project Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Senior Design Project Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Senior Design Project Advisor Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Student Innovation Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Graduate Research Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Doctoral Research Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Student Academic Excellencey Award<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Industry &amp; Professional Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Industry Best Practice Award<\/li>\n<li>Industry Leadership Award<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IEOM Society Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Outstanding Service to IEOM Society<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding Contribution to Industrial Engineering &amp; Operations Management<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Student Chapter Award<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding IEOM Chapter Advisor Award<\/li>\n<li>Other IEOM Society Award Categories<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nominees should:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Demonstrate significant contributions<\/strong> to Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or related fields.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstrate significant achievement<\/strong> in the respective award category.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demonstrate meaningful impact<\/strong> through research, education, technology, industry, professional service, or societal contributions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For industry awards:<\/strong> Demonstrate successful implementation, innovation, productivity improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, sustainability, operational excellence, or other measurable outcomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For research awards:<\/strong> Demonstrate significant scholarly contributions through publications, patents, research projects, technology development, or other research achievements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For teaching awards:<\/strong> Demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, curriculum development, student engagement, mentoring, or educational impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend the IEOM World Congress 2026 in Irvine, California, in person.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preference may be given to contributions demonstrating significant impact in Industry 4.0, AI, advanced manufacturing, EV manufacturing, electronics and semiconductors, robotics, automation, digital twins, additive manufacturing, smart factories, and sustainable manufacturing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Nomination Package Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Each nomination package should include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed Nomination Form &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mandrillapp.com\/track\/click\/30774040\/ieomsociety.org?p=eyJzIjoiYkF3VFlqbnBYaThKR0RVYTlyNDljTG16U3M4IiwidiI6MiwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDc3NDA0MCxcInZcIjoyLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2llb21zb2NpZXR5Lm9yZ1xcXC9hd2FyZHNcXFwvXCIsXCJpZFwiOlwiMTM2YmVkNTJhYzU2NGY2Y2IyYWUyNGJlMTIxNTc1MDNcIixcInVybF9pZHNcIjpbXCJiYzBmOTgwMzlmOTdiYWM2ZWU5MjliMzEwNTg3NjY1MzU2NmRiZWNhXCJdLFwibXNnX3RzXCI6MTc4ODU0MzI1MX0ifQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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considered<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>IEOM Society Contribution Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nominees for IEOM Society Awards are encouraged to provide a separate summary highlighting their engagement, service, leadership, and contributions to the IEOM Society International.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please summarize the nominee\u2019s involvement in the following areas, as applicable:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> IEOM Conference Participation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of IEOM conferences attended<\/li>\n<li>Years and locations of participation<\/li>\n<li>Roles as presenter, session chair, keynote speaker, organizer, committee member, or other contributor<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to the growth and success of IEOM conferences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> IEOM Publications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>IEOM-related journal or conference publications<\/li>\n<li>Editorial, reviewer, or other publication-related service<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to the development and dissemination of IEOM research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> IEOM Society Service and Volunteering<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteer activities and service to the IEOM Society<\/li>\n<li>Conference organization and support<\/li>\n<li>Committee, technical, professional, or administrative service<\/li>\n<li>Other activities supporting the Society and its mission<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> IEOM Chapter Involvement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Involvement with IEOM Student Chapters or Professional Chapters<\/li>\n<li>Chapter leadership, advising, mentoring, or event participation<\/li>\n<li>Support for establishing, developing, or strengthening IEOM chapters<\/li>\n<li>Activities that have expanded IEOM membership and engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Leadership and Professional Engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Leadership roles within IEOM Society International<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to IEOM programs, initiatives, competitions, or special activities<\/li>\n<li>Mentoring and support of IEOM students, researchers, educators, and professionals<\/li>\n<li>Efforts that have increased the visibility, reach, and impact of IEOM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> Overall Contribution to IEOM<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide a concise summary of the nominee\u2019s overall contribution to the IEOM Society, including significant achievements, sustained involvement, leadership, and impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>Submission<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Please submit your nomination package to:<\/div>\n<div>IEOM Society International<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:info@ieomsociety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@ieomsociety.org<\/a><\/div>\n<div>Nomination Deadline: September 20, 2026<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For IEOM award information and nomination forms: <a 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technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The Irvine World Congress will place particular emphasis on the technologies and industries transforming the future of manufacturing, including:<\/p>\n<p>Industry 4.0 \u2022 Artificial Intelligence \u2022 Advanced Manufacturing \u2022 Smart Factories \u2022 Robotics \u2022 Automation \u2022 Digital Twins \u2022 Electric Vehicles \u2022 Battery Manufacturing \u2022 Electronics \u2022 Semiconductors \u2022 Additive Manufacturing \u2022 3D Printing \u2022 Data Analytics \u2022 Sustainable Manufacturing<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to nominate outstanding individuals, teams, projects, organizations, and industry leaders whose achievements are advancing the profession and shaping the future of industrial engineering and manufacturing.<\/p>\n<div><strong>IEOM Society International<\/strong><br \/>\nSouthfield, Michigan, USA<\/div>\n<div><a 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Technology, Inc., Irvine, California, United States<\/div>\n<div>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/mandrillapp.com\/track\/click\/30774040\/ieomsociety.org?p=eyJzIjoiYlU4ZXZJa0NzeHJhd1QwNTd5djZLWF9ZRS1BIiwidiI6MiwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDc3NDA0MCxcInZcIjoyLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2llb21zb2NpZXR5Lm9yZ1xcXC9pcnZpbmUyMDI2XFxcL1wiLFwiaWRcIjpcIjEzNmJlZDUyYWM1NjRmNmNiMmFlMjRiZTEyMTU3NTAzXCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiMzEzMGY5MDIyNzBlMzNiNjcyZmYwODAwZjcyN2Y3ZWQ3Y2U2YTFmMFwiXSxcIm1zZ190c1wiOjE3ODg1NDMyNTF9In0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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