ASNE Day Video on WebThanks to the generous support of TVWorldwide.comwe have video of some of the principal speeches fromASNE Day 2004 available for viewing on the web. Ifyou were not able to attend ASNE Day this year, youcan still see some of the highlights. Just follow the linkfrom the ASNE web site tohttp://www.tvworldwide.com/events/maritimetv/asne/.

ASNE Award ProgramsASNE’s principal purposes are to advance the knowl-edge and practice of naval engineering and to promotenaval engineering as a career field. We carry out thesepurposes primarily through technical meetings andsymposia and through technical publications, princi-pally the Naval Engineers Journal. However, there arealso several awards programs that directly support theSociety’s mission. ASNE awards highlight exceptionalachievement in the practice of naval engineering andthey recognize excellence in the pursuit of naval engi-neering education.

ASNE Annual AwardsASNE sponsors several major awards that recognizeoutstanding achievements by individuals involved innaval engineering. The following annual awards for2003 were presented at ASNE Day 2004. A detailedaccount of the presentation of these awards is provid-ed elsewhere in this issue of Naval Engineers Journal.

The ASNE Gold Medal, presented annually since1958, is given to an individual who has made a signifi-cant naval engineering contribution in a particulararea during the past five years. The Gold Medal for2003 was awarded to Mr. Charles G. Creedon of

Naval Nuclear Rectors Program Office for exceptionalachievement in developing the new design for theCVN 21 class aircraft carrier nuclear propulsion plant.

The ASNE Harold E. Saunders Award, presented annu-ally since 1977, honors an individual whose reputationin naval engineering spans a long career of notableachievement and influence. The 2003 Saunders Awardwas presented to Professor Jacques B. Hadler fromWebb Institute. Professor Hadler was recognized forlifetime achievement in research, development, test andevaluation of ship propulsors and for his exceptionalaccomplishments in teaching propulsor design.

The ASNE Claud A. Jones Award, presented annuallysince 1987, is given to a Fleet or field engineer whohas made significant contributions to improving opera-tional engineering or material readiness of our mar-itime forces during the past three years. The 2003Claud A. Jones Award was given to Lt. James A.Novotny, USCG for exceptional service while servingin the Naval Engineering Division at Coast GuardHeadquarters, and as assistant section chief for patroland standard boats at Maintenance and LogisticsCommand, Atlantic.

The ASNE Frank G. Law Award, presented annuallysince 1980, is given to an individual whose longtimededication and service to the Society is deemed worthyof special recognition. The 2003 Frank G. Law Awardwas presented to Capt. Richard D. Hepburn, USN (Ret.)of Noesis, Inc. Captain Hepburn has served as chairmanof three different ASNE sections, and he has been amember of the National Council and a vice president ofthe Society. He initiated and chaired the MaintenanceCommittee and he volunteered to be the first chair of therecently formed Programs Committee. He has authored

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a number of papers and presentations for sym-posia and the Naval Engineers Journal and hehas also been the impetus behind several high-ly successful symposia.

The ASNE “Jimmie” Hamilton Award, pre-sented annually since 1967, is given to theauthor(s) of the best original technical paperpublished in Naval Engineers Journal duringthe award year. The “Jimmie” HamiltonAward for 2003 was presented to Dr.Unyime O. Akpan, Dr. Tamunoiyala S.Koko, Dr. Bilal M. Ayyub, and Timothy E.Dunbar for their paper “ReliabilityAssessment of Corroding Ship HullStructure” that was published in the fall2003 issue of the Journal.

ASNE Student AwardsEach year, ASNE presents awards to out-standing engineering students in the graduat-ing classes at the U.S. Naval Academy, theU.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S.Merchant Marine Academy. Additionally,the Society honors a top graduate student atthe Massachusetts Institute of Technology.The following student awards were present-ed this year.

At the U.S. Naval Academy MidshipmanEric D. Brege, USN received an engraveddress sword, a certificate and a three-yearmembership in ASNE. The award recognizesthe graduating mechanical engineering majorwith a concentration in marine engineeringwho had the highest grade point average inengineering, math and science. ASNE presi-dent, RAdm. David P. Sargent, Jr., USN(Ret.) presented the award on May 27, 2004.

At the U.S. Coast Guard Academy [get namefrom Danny], received a ship’s bell clock, acertificate and a three-year membership inASNE. The award recognizes the graduatingcadet who is deemed most proficient inmarine engineering. The Award was present-ed on May 20, 2004 by Cdr. Paul J. Roden,USCG, a member of the ASNE Council.

At the U.S. Merchant Marine AcademyMidshipman Aaron Michael Smeckert,USNR received a check for $250, a certifi-cate, and a three-year membership in ASNE.The award recognizes the graduating engi-neer or dual license midshipman whodemonstrates superior engineering potentialby placing in the top ten percent of the classin engineering sciences: statics, dynamics,hydraulics, strength of materials and thermo-dynamics. Cdr. Richard D. Delpizzo, USNRpresented the award on June18, 2004.

At the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyLCdr. Lynn A. Gish, USN and Lt. Julie A.Kitchenka, USN each received the ASNEBrand Award, a certificate, and a five-yearmembership in ASNE. The award recognizesthe graduating student who achieves thehighest standing in the Navy sponsoredCourse XIII-A graduate curriculum in navalconstruction and engineering. The awardwas presented on June 4, 2004 by Capt.David S. Herbein, USN, professor of navalconstruction at MIT.

Prospective Commanding Officers CourseASNE presents a certificate and a one-yearmembership in the Society to the officerwho stands highest in engineering in theProspective Commanding Officers Courseat Surface Warfare Officers School. The fol-lowing awards were presented during thepast year.

Cdr. Steven W. Holland, USNUSS Trenton (LPD 14)

Cdr. Michael A. Hegarty, USNUSS Nitze (DDG 94)

LCdr. Mark D. Kesselring, USNUSS Black Hawk (MHC 58)

LCdr.Delbert G. Yordy, USNUSS Guardian (MCM 5)

Cdr. Mark J. DeClue, USN USS De Wert (FFG 45)

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