Industry Awards and RecognitionMark Pickell AwardRecognizing and honoring that member whose outstanding activities and efforts during the preceding year or years have contributed greatly to strengthening the effectiveness, benefits, and growth of his/her local Division of ISWM. In memory of Mark W. Pickell, who was associated with the weighing industry and NSMA from the early publication days of Scale Journal (now Weighing and Measurement Magazine). Mr. Pickell served as Secretary-Treasurer of NSMA for a number of years. PurposeThe Mark Pickell award was created to recognize and honor that member whose outstanding activities and efforts during the preceding year or years have contributed greatly to strengthening the effectiveness, benefits, and growth of his/her local Division of ISWM. Eligibility RequirementsThe candidate must be a member in good standing of the Division placing the nomination for at least one year. The candidate must be active in his/her Division affairs during the year in which nominated, regularly attending meetings and helping when asked. The candidate does not have to be active on an international level, nor present at the society Conference. The candidate may not be nominated by his/her Division for another international award in the same year. Candidates may be nominated more than once, but not in two consecutive years. For the ISWM Conference & Expo, nominations must be received no later than January 20 of the year. NominationsEach Division is asked to submit its nomination to the headquarters office in writing no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Society Conference. Nominations should be limited to two type-written pages and should include supporting evidence and background and biographical material on the candidate. Keeping in mind that the members of the committee may never have had the opportunity to meet the nominee, it is up to the Division to introduce its candidate to the committee, and to point out all the reasons the candidate is the Division's choice for the award. Past Winners
Thomas "Mic" Hendrick AwardRecognizing an individual for his/her discovery or successful application of a principle or concept which has benefited the weighing industry (formerly known as the Technical Excellence Award). Established in 1979, the Thomas "Mic" Hendrick memorial Award for Technical Excellence (formerly known as the Technical Excellence Award) is sponsored and funded by the ISWM. PurposeTo recognize an individual for his/her discovery or successful application of a principle or concept which has benefited the weighing industry. Eligibility RequirementsThe recipient may be any person credited with a discovery or successful application of a principle or concept which has benefited the weighing industry. The principle must be of a technical nature, have been introduced to the weighing industry within the last 100 years, be unique, represent an improvement to increase efficiency and/or accuracy of weighing equipment and have been in use for a reasonable period of time by a significant portion of the industry. It must be of economic significance to the weighing industry and foster further advancements in the industry by building on the concept.
Nominations for the ISWM Conference & Expo must be received by the ISWM by January 20 of the year. Past Winners
Lady of the Year AwardTo encourage active participation in the Society on the part of wives of members and the women in the weighing industry, and to recognize their valuable contributions to the Society and the industry. Sponsored by a trust fund in care of ISWM set up in 1979 by Raymond C. and Charlotte M. Canfield, Pittsburgh, PA. PurposeTo encourage active participation in the Society on the part of wives of members and the women in the weighing industry and to recognize their valuable contributions to the Society and the industry. Eligibility RequirementsThe candidate should be a member in good standing of the International Society of Weighing and Measurement or the wife of a member in good standing. The candidate should be in attendance at the Society Conference. The candidate must participate in the guest program seminar and at least one other guest program activity during the conference; or be registered as a conference attendee. The candidate shall have been active in ISWM Division and District activities. Consideration also will be given for participation in activities of her church, her community, and other outside organizations. Paid staff members of ISWM shall not be eligible for this award. NominationsEach Division may submit at least one nomination for the award, and more than one may be submitted. Nominations shall be sent to the ISWM headquarter office no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Society Conference and shall be no more than two pages in length. Nominations shall include pertinent information on the activities and achievements of the candidate in ISWM, in her community, church, and other outside organizations. For the ISWM Conference & Expo, nominations must be received no later than January 20 of the year. Past Winners
Earl Curl AwardRecognizing the outstanding Division of ISWM. The Earl Curl Award was established in 1961 and is donated each year by Nicol Scales, LP, Dallas, Texas. In Memory ofEarl Curl, General Manager of the Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau, Chicago, Illinois, served as President of the National Scale Men's Association in 1949-50. PurposeOriginally intended as a membership incentive award to be won by the local Division which had the largest percentage of increase in membership from one annual meeting to the next, the award has evolved into one which recognizes the outstanding division of ISWM. Eligibility RequirementsThe Division must meet both eligibility requirements as listed below: 1. Increase in membership an average of 5% or more in the last (2) years. 2. Two or more meetings during each of the last (2) years. Selection ConsiderationsThe committee will make the selection based on the following considerations: 1. Additional meetings held during the last (2) years. 2. Quality of special programs during meetings. 3. Quality of speakers at meetings. 4. Educational classes at meetings. 5. Programs to benefit other Divisions of ISWM. NominationsEach eligible Division may submit to the selection committee a presentation showing why it should be awarded the Earl Curl Award. Only one division will be awarded the Earl Curl Award during a year. For the ISWM Conference & Expo, nominations must be sent to the ISWM by January 20 of the year. Past Winners
Woody Woodland Memorial AwardThis award is intended to honor a person who, by his/her own efforts and services, has contributed in an outstanding manner to the scale and weighing industry. In Memory ofJ.E. "Woody” Woodland, who dedicated his entire life to the weighing industry and to the people in it, and who passed away in 1948 on the day he was elected President of National Scale Men’s Association. PurposeThe award is intended to honor a person who, by his/her own efforts and services, has contributed in an outstanding manner in the scale and weighing industry. NominationsEach Division of the Society is asked to submit a nomination to the Chairperson of the nominations committee. For the ISWM Conference & Expo, nominations must be received no later than January 20 of the year. Eligibility RequirementsIn submitting nominations, the Divisions are asked to provide complete biographical information and supporting evidence of the nominee’s contributions to the weighing industry. The Division must be able to convince the selection committee, through its nomination presentation, that its candidate is truly deserving to be recognized as the outstanding person of his time in the weighing industry. Nominations must be limited to two (2) typewritten pages. The award may be given posthumously, and the committee reserves the right not to select a winner in a given year, if in the committee’s judgment no nominee is deserving of this recognition. Past Winners
ISWM Outstanding Young Professional AwardPurposeThe purpose of this award is to recognize an ISWM member, 45 years or younger, who has contributed in a meaningful way to the ISWM and the weighing industry. How to NominateNominations must be made for the award by an ISWM member in good standing. ISWM members wishing to make nominations for the ISWM Outstanding Young Professional Award should present in writing a brief biographical sketch of the nominee, along with a discussion of the person's contributions to the ISWM and the weighing industry. Presentations should be limited to two (2) pages. Particular attention should be devoted to explaining why the nominee qualifies for the award and to making certain that the nominee meets the selection criteria. The award will be based entirely on merit and will not necessarily by presented each year. Nominations should be sent to ISWM Headquarters at least 60 days prior to the start of the ISWM Conference and Expo. For the ISWM Conference & Expo, nominations must be received no later than January 20 of the year. Eligibility RequirementsThe candidate must be: 45 years old or younger; must have worked in some facet of the scale industry or weights and measures for at least five years; must have made an outstanding contribution in one or more of the following fields: the scale industry, weights and measures, ISWM; must be a member in good standing of the ISWM; and must be recommended for the award by an ISWM member in good standing.
Outstanding New Product Award (Kardux Cup)Recognizing a company, group, or individual for the most outstanding new technical achievement of the past two years that positively impacts the weighing and measurement industry. Established in 1996, the Outstanding New Product Award (Kardux Cup), is sponsored and funded by the International Society of Weighing and Measurement. Named for Ken Kardux, of Kg Systems, Inc. whose inspiration was instrumental in the implementation of the award, and who generously contributed funds towards the purchase of the original perpetual trophy. PurposeTo recognize a company, group or individual for the most outstanding new technical achievement of the past two years that positively impacts the weighing and measurement industry. Award ProcessThe Outstanding New Product Award selection committee shall consist of the First Vice President as Chairperson. The Chairperson will select (4) to (9) members for a total of (5) to (10) members. The members shall be selected from a cross section of the Weighing and Measurement industry, such as manufacturers of scales, load cells, indicators, printers, and components, wholesale distributors, dealers, users, regulators, inspectors, and government officials. The committee will meet during the Society Conference and review all products and documents submitted. The committee will choose three finalists, and interview each of the finalists. The committee will inform the three finalists of the date and time the award will be presented and encourage them to attend the event. Once the interviews have been completed, the committee will meet and come to a majority decision on the winner. Eligibility Requirements1. Product data, picture, and application is to be submitted 30 days before the Society Conference. This information will then be distributed to committee members. 2.Product is to be put on display in the New Product Showcase at the Society Conference. 3.Admission to the New Product Showcase will be granted only to current exhibitors. 4.The product must have been released for publication or use during the past (2) years. 5.The achievement must represent a significant technical advancement. Past Winners
Most Outstanding Exhibit AwardRecognizing a company that exhibits at the Society Conference for having the most outstanding exhibit. PurposeTo recognize a company that exhibits at the Society Conference for having the Most Outstanding Exhibit. Eligibility RequirementsThe recipient must be exhibiting at the current Society Conference. The exhibit will be judged on overall quality, product presentation, booth staffing, personal appearance, helpfulness to attendees, and assistance with technical and application questions. Past Winners
Miles D. Fishman Memorial AwardThe Miles D. Fishman Memorial Award is offered by the Scale Dealers Association in honor of the memory of Miles D. Fishman, and will be presented to an outstanding young person who has contributed in a significant manner to the promotion of the scale industry, weights and measures, and/or the ISWM. The Miles D. Fishman Memorial Award is now handled entirely by the Scale Dealers Association with no ISWM involvement. In Memory ofDuring his brief career in the scale industry, Miles Fishman was an energetic and hard working member of NSMA, always interested in promoting all facets of the organization. Despite his serious physical problems, Miles was constantly promoting NSMA and the scale industry in general. He served in many positions of responsibility including Chairman of the Hoosier Division, Governor of District VII, Program Chairman for the 1974 Conference, and was active on the Program Committee for the 1978 Conference. Miles stayed active in both National Scale Men’s Association and the weighing industry right up to the time of his death on May 21, 1982 at the age of 32. Miles Fishman exemplifies the type of young people NSMA/ISWM will depend upon to continue its growth and success in the future. The Miles D. Fishman Memorial Award will be presented to the outstanding young person who most represents the continuation of the high standards he set. Past Winners
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