IMA AWARDS |
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Established in 1962, IMA's Awards of Excellence program is an annual program open to all companies demonstrating outstanding examples of magnesium's use. Nominations are judged by a panel system of peer reviewers.
Nominations are open to all - IMA member companies, their customers, or anyone in the magnesium industry. IMA's Awards Program winners are selected from the following categories: |
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| Award Categories & Judging Criteria |
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Cast Products |
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Automotive Cast Products |
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Commercial (Non-Automotive) Cast Products |
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Wrought Products |
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| These categories recognize unique, novel and creative design and development. The design and engineering must deomonstrate a significant advance over current practice. |
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| Process |
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Primary Production |
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Conversion in Manufacturing |
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Improvements in Manufactring Techniques Leading to Higher Quality and Reduced Costs |
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Innovations in Management Systems in Manufacturing |
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| Process recognizes innovation in manufacturing or processing technology. |
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| Application |
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Creativity |
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Innovation |
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Uniqueness |
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Commercial Success |
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Application recognizes a significant advance resulting in a large volume potential for magnesium.
The IMA awards demonstrate a high standard of excellence. In all cases the products, processes and technology must be in commercial practice and successful, representing a significant advance over past practice.
All submitted entries will be recognized and on display at the Annual World Magnesium Conference. The IMA will announce the award winners at the Awards and Recognition Dinner and have their entries prominently displayed during the entire conference. Winners will present detailed information on their submissions during the general sessions.
Award winners are recognized worldwide and receive extensive publicity within the IMA and the metals industry. Winning entries will be displayed on the IMA web site and promoted through press releases. |
