Vittorio de Nora Award

Nomination deadline: April 15, odd years
Presented: Spring meeting, even years

The Vittorio de Nora Award was established in 1971 to recognize distinguished contributions to the field of electrochemical engineering and technology.

Eligibility criteria

The recipient is distinguished for contributions to the field of electrochemical engineering and technology. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to engineering and technology directed toward the utilization of electrochemical phenomena and processes.

Membership in The Electrochemical Society is not a requirement. 

Nomination guidelines

Nominations are considered for two consecutive award cycles. 

A complete nomination package includes:

• Completed Electronic Nomination Form
• At least two, but no more than five supporting letters (one page in length)
• Additional documents that may be included:

– Candidate’s curriculum vitae
– Publications list
– Other pertinent information that supports and strengthens the candidate’s nomination

Award

The award consists of:

• Gold medal with the recipient’s name;
• Plaque with the recipient’s name bearing a bronze replica of the medal;
• USD $7,500;
• Complimentary meeting registration for the award recipient and companion;
• Dinner held in the recipient’s honor at the designated meeting;
• Life Membership in the Society.

The recipient receives the award at a designated Society meeting.  

Recipient obligations

At a designated Society meeting, the recipient delivers a general address on a subject related to the contributions for which the award is presented.

About Vittorio de Nora

Vittorio de Nora was a researcher in electrochemistry who was awarded a great number of patents and authored many scientific publications. Dr. de Nora is known internationally for many contributions to industry, particularly in the manufacture of chlorine and developping dimensionally stable electrodes which revolutionized the electrochemical and electrometallurgical industries.

Questions

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