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The PVP Division honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Division or the pressure vessels and piping profession. A number of awards have been established by the Division.

Society Level Awards:

  • Pressure Vessel and Piping Medal
    A major award which is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to pressure vessels and piping technology including, but not limited to, research, development, applications, or education.

  • ASME Fellow
    PVP members are also nominated for national ASME awards

Division Level Awards:
  • Outstanding Service Award
    Presented to a member for outstanding and dedicated service to the Division


  • Certificate of Appreciation
    Presented for outstanding contributions to pressure vessel and piping engineering through research, practice and/or teaching and service to the profession or the division over a period of years.

  • Certificate of Recognition
    Presented for outstanding contributions within the PVPD, especially within a technical committee, special technical committee, or other special committee.

  • Outstanding Conference Paper
    Presented for outstanding technical paper from each technical committee at each PVPD annual meeting.

  • Outstanding Conference Session
    Presented for outstanding technical session at each PVPD annual meeting


  • Outstanding International Session
    Presented for outstanding technical session at each PVPD annual meeting.


  • The Sam Y. Zamrik Literature Award
    Presented at each PVPD annual meeting for outstanding technical paper in the Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology in the former year.

  • JPVT Journal Editor's Choice Award
    Presented at each PVPD annual meeting for an outstanding Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology paper in the former year, which represents a significant contribution to PVP technology and emphasizes application, novel design or a survey.

  • Student Paper Award
    For being a finalist in the Student Paper Competition

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