Know a standout student or faculty advisor?

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Your team has people worth recognizing. SAE Award nominations are open through September 30.

Why Apply or Nominate?

Recognize an outstanding student or faculty member.

Celebrate leadership and innovation beyond competition.

Earn recognition across the global SAE community.

Access select funding and professional opportunities.

Outstanding Student Leadership in STEM Honoring Max Rumbaugh
Know a student leader who has made a difference for your team, SAE Collegiate Chapter or other SAE activities?

The SAE International Award for Outstanding Student Leadership in STEM Honoring Max Rumbaugh recognizes graduating or recently graduated SAE student members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in SAE activities. The award includes lifetime professional SAE membership and recognition at a major SAE event.

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Educational Award Honoring Ralph R. Teetor
Great teams need great educators behind them. The SAE International Educational Award Honoring Ralph R. Teetor recognizes outstanding engineering educators early in their academic careers for excellence in teaching, curriculum development, SAE-relevant research and their ability to inspire students.

If your faculty advisor or another educator has made an impact on your team and students, consider helping shine a spotlight on their work.

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SAE International Award for Student Achievement and Technical Proficiency Honoring Phil and Jean Myers
Have research worth sharing? The SAE International Outstanding Student Paper Award Honoring Phil Myers and Jean Myers recognize students who demonstrate outstanding technical expertise through the presentation of a technical paper or engineering project in association with a major SAE meeting, event or student competition.

The award provides an opportunity for student authors to gain SAE recognition for exceptional technical research and writing.

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Nominations and applications for Fall Awards are open through September 30, including opportunities specifically for the university community!