STLE Award Recipients

Each year, STLE honors individuals for outstanding achievements in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering that support our mission: "To advance the science of tribology and the practice of lubrication engineering in order to foster innovation, improve the performance of equipment and products, conserve resources and protect the environment." Listed here are the descriptions for each of STLE's awards and past recipients.

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P.M. Ku Award

The P.M. Ku Award was established in 1978 to recognize outstanding and selfless achievements for the Society. It is given to the STLE member who most typifies the dedicated spirit of the late P.M. Ku, who worked tirelessly to promote and advance the mission of STLE. The recipient of the P.M. Ku Award is selected by the STLE Executive Committee. The award shall consist of a medal and be presented at the STLE Annual Meeting.

Criteria:

  • To qualify for the honor, the recipient must have been a member of the Society for at least 15 consecutive years and performed extensive, active, dedicated service for STLE.

Nomination Process:

  • The nomination package should include three letters of support emphasizing the candidate's volunteer work on behalf of STLE, submitted from individuals familiar with the candidate's contributions and service to the Society. 
  • Candidate documentation must be submitted by December 1. Selection announced approximately February 1 of the following year.


Click here for online application form

STLE members: please sign in to your account to access the Submittable site to submit nominations.
Application Submission Deadline: December 1, 2023

Questions: Contact Karl Phipps, kphipps@stle.org

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Mr. Greg CroceChevron Products Company2023P.M. Ku Award
Mr. Paul W. Hetherington 2023P.M. Ku Award
Dr. Ashlie MartiniUniversity of California Merced2022P.M. Ku Award
Dr. Martin N. Webster 2020P.M. Ku Award
Dr. Michael T. DuggerSandia National Laboratories2019P.M. Ku Award
Dr. Rajesh J. ShahKoehler Instrument Company Inc.2018P.M. Ku Award

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