Awards - Past Winners

Austin T. Lillegren Award: Presented to members in recognition of loyal and extraordinary service, this award was established in 1960 in memory of Austin T. Lillegren, whose devotion and leadership exemplified unselfish service.

Doehler Award: Presented for outstanding contribution to the advancement of the die casting industry or to the art of die casting as represented by:

• Technical Achievement — as measured by significant scientific contributions of a metallurgical or engineering nature relating to the die casting process, including casting alloys, die steels and die practices, finishing methods, machine design and related subjects.

• Advancement in Plant Operations — of a management or administrative nature and related to the operational phases of the industry; safety procedures, devices and techniques; practical mechanical advances and other accomplishments directly related to efficiency; economy and safety of plant operation.

• Other Activities—not primarily of a scientific or operational nature that result in the enhancement of the reputation and acceptability of die castings. All contributions to the art of die casting and advancement of the industry are to be evaluated on the applicability of the contribution to the die casting industry as a whole.

Edward A. Kruszynski Supplier Excellence Award: Recognizes a supplier to the die casting industry that has demonstrated a long-standing record of NADCA membership, participation in and furthering of NADCA’s education efforts, longevity as an exhibitor at the Cast Expo and advertiser in Die Casting Engineer magazine and participation in NADCA committees and boards. Originally introduced as the Achievement Award in 1960, it was renamed the Edward A. Kruszynski Achievement Award in 1987, and given its new designation as a Supplier Excellence Award in 1991.

Gullo and Treiber Award: Presented for marketing or sales activity expanding the knowledge of die casting. Established in 1969 by Chicago White Metal Casting Inc.

Nyselius Award: Presented for the contribution to the industry of a significant technical accomplishment or device. Established in 1965.