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- 1. DEFINITION AND HISTORY
- The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame, established in 1993 by the Thermal Spray Society of ASM International, is a means of recognizing and honoring outstanding leaders who have made significant contributions to the science, technology, practice, education, management, and advancement of Thermal Spraying. The Thermal Spray Hall of Fame is a bond between our industry’s past and its future.
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- 2. RULES
- 2.1 Nominees must be members of ASM International. However, in exceptional cases, this requirement may be waived by a two-thirds vote of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee (HoF-SC).
- 2.2 Only individuals who are, or have been engaged, in thermal spray activities are eligible. Further, to properly reflect the historical significance of the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame and the prestige associated with induction, it is appropriate to posthumously induct selected individuals who are recognized as “founding fathers” or former “giants” of our industry. However, induction of deceased nominees shall be limited to one (1) per year.
- 2.3 Candidates must have been active in the Thermal Spray industry for a minimum of fifteen (15) years. Participation includes all forms of thermal spray activates including related research and development; innovations in materials, processing, equipment, or applications; education; testing, characterization, or quality assurance; certification or standardization; Society, Association or other Professional participation; and commercial activities, such as achievement in the production of equipment, materials, or sprayed parts, as well as coating services, sales, management, and/or marketing.
- 2.4 Candidates for the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame may be proposed by any of the working groups, committees, subcommittees, or other duly recognized bodies within the ASM Thermal Spray Society. Candidates may also be proposed by any five (5) members of the ASM Thermal Spray Society. Individuals may not submit their own nomination and as such will not be considered.
- 2.5 Members of the ASM Thermal Spray Society Board and/or the Hall of Fame Selection Committee will not be considered for induction into the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame. Any such nominations will be held in abeyance until the individual completes their term of office or steps down from their position.
- 2.6 The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will review only nominations submitted on and with the proper form(s). These may be supplemented by additional material that supports the nomination. Letters of support may be included in the nomination documents.
- 2.7 Nominations are due no later than September 30 and awards will be confirmed at a designated event in the following year.
- 2.8 All nominations shall be valid for three (3) years. Nominations, that is first time nominations, that were previously unsuccessful, may be resubmitted after an interval of one (1) year. There shall be a five (5) year waiting period for nominations submitted for a third time. The five (5) year period shall begin at the end of the sixth (second submittal) rejection.
- 2.9 While there is no limit to the number of nominations accepted for consideration, during any given year, induction shall be limited to three (3) candidates. The nomination slate may include no more than one deceased individual.
- 2.10 All information on nominees shall be held in strict confidence. No information will be disclosed or transmitted on any pending nomination. In the event that more than one (1) nomination package for an individual candidate is received; they will be assembled together before being forwarded to the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Thereby, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be aware that more than one (1) nomination file has been received for such candidates and can view it as additional consideration for the nominee.
- 2.11 Unanimous concurrence of all the voting Hall of Fame Selection Committee members is required prior to the recommendation of a Hall of Fame Award.
- 2.12 To provide appropriate recognition of this honor, it is the intent to present the award to the inductee in a formal ceremony at a Conference Event, or equivalent, which has a thermal spray focus. If the recipient is unable to participate in the ceremony, it is recommended that an appropriate representative be designated to accept the award/induction on his/her behalf.
- 3. DESCRIPTION AND PRIVILEGE OF THE AWARD
- 3.1 Inductees will receive a plaque inscribed with their name and a synopsis of their contribution(s).
- 3.2 A plaque, or other appropriate designation, shall be permanently displayed in the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame at ASM International headquarters. Members may also be recognized in a suitably dignified display at a Thermal Spray Conference or other appropriate event.
- 3.3 Inductees shall be entitled to use the designation “Thermal Spray Society Hall of Fame” or abbreviation “TS-HoF”. Inductees/Awardees/Members shall be so indicated on TSS rosters, committees and honorships
- 4. HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE
- 4.1 Appointments of the HoF Selection Committee Chairperson and Vice Chair
- 4.1.1 The TSS HoF-SC Chairperson shall be appointed by the Thermal Spray Society Presidentwith due consultation of the TSS Board. The HoF-SC Chairperson shall be appointed for a period of three consecutive (3) years. The HoF-SC Chairperson shall not have voting privileges.
- 4.1.2 The TSS President shall appoint a HoF-SC Vice-Chairperson upon the advice of the HoF-SC Chairperson who shall serve a one (1) year term. The Vice-Chairperson shall have voting privileges and be knowledgeable concerning membership of the TSS-SC. There will be no term limits to this position.
- 4.2 Selection, Composition and Tenure of the HoF-SC Members
- 4.2.1 The HoF- SC Chairperson shall appoint a minimum of six (6) members to the HoF-SC. Recommendations for potential members will be solicited by the Chair from the TSS Executive Board through the TSS President.
- 4.2.2 Active Hall of Fame Awardees will be encouraged to participate in the HoF-SC. This “college” of HoF Awardees may be called upon to recommend HoF nominations.
- 4.2.3 The position of Chairperson of the HoF-SC will be chosen by the TSS President in consultation with members of the TSS Executive Board.
- 4.2.4 The Selection Committee shall consist of at least six (6) voting members plus a Vice-Chairperson. As noted above, the TSS HoF-SS Chairperson does not have voting privileges. Thus, there are a total of 8 members on the HoF-SC; of whom 7 have voting privileges.
- 4.2.5 Membership of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall not be disclosed to the to the TSS Board; except to the Chairman of the TSS Awards Committee.
- 4.2.6 Tenure for 6 HoF-SC members shall be three (3) years, on a rotating basis, with no less than one-third of the Committee replaced in any one (1) year. The SC is thus renewed every four (4) years. SC members shall not be eligible for reselection until six (6) years have elapsed since their previous service.
- 5. REPORT OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
- 5.1 The Committee shall, two (2) months prior to the month in which the award is to be presented, submit the list of Hall of Fame Awardees to the TSS Board. A brief (one (1) page) report summarizing each candidate’s file, as well as the rationale for selection, will be forwarded. The TSS Board has the option, in extraordinary cases (and in consultation with the HoF-SC Chairperson), of not approving any HoF-SC recommendation.
- 5.2 The name(s) of the inductee(s) will be forwarded to the ASM Awards Policy Committee and the ASM Board of Trustees for their information.
- 5.3 A concise statement of thirty (30) words or less, highlighting the inductee’s accomplishments, shall be composed by the Selection Committee. This shall be part of the report to the Board of the Thermal Spray Society.
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