ASM HTS/Bodycote "Best Paper in Heat Treating" Contest The ASM Heat Treating Society established the Best Paper in Heat Treating Award in 1997 to recognize a paper that represents advancement in heat-treating technology, promotes heat treating in a substantial way, or represents a clear advancement in managing the business of heat treating. The award, endowed by Bodycote Thermal Process-North America, is open to all students, in full time or part-time education, at universities (or their equivalent) or colleges. The winner will receive a plaque and a check for $2,500. Applications are due April 30. View rules Past Award Recipients G. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award The George H. Bodeen Heat Treating Achievement Award was established by the ASM Heat Treating Society in 1996 to recognize distinguished and significant contributions to the field of heat treating through leadership, management, or engineering development of substantial commercial impact. The award is named in honor of George H. Bodeen, ASM President 1983, ASM Distinguished Life Member, FASM, and Founding President of the ASM Heat Treating Society. He is Chairman of the Board and retired President and CEO of Lindberg Corporation. Recommendations must be submitted to ASM no later than April 30 of the year the award is to be presented. Instructions for Nomination Nomination Form Past Award Recipients HTS/Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award The ASM HTS/Surface Combustion Emerging Leader Award was established in 2013 to recognize an outstanding early to mid-career heat treating professional whose accomplishments exhibit exceptional achievements in the heat treating industry. The award, endowed by Surface Combustion, includes a check for $4000. The winning young professional will best exemplify the ethics, education, ingenuity and future leadership of our industry. Recommendations must be submitted to ASM no later than April 30 of the year in the award is to be presented. Instructions for Nomination Nomination Form Past Award Recipients