Recognizing Excellence in Resilience Research
At IARCS, we celebrate outstanding achievements that advance the science and practice of resilience. Our awards recognize exceptional contributions to resilience engineering, earthquake engineering, and sustainable infrastructure, honoring researchers and practitioners who drive innovation and impact in the field.
Bruneau Medal
The Bruneau Medal is awarded annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional contributions to both theoretical research and practical engineering applications in the field of resilience. This distinction recognizes outstanding achievements that advance scientific understanding and foster the development of resilient urban environments and infrastructure systems.
Eligibility Criteria:
Open to individuals who have made a notable impact in resilience research or practice. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in both theoretical innovation and real-world engineering applications related to resilience. The award is open to all professionals and researchers, regardless of association membership.
Selection Process:
Nominations are reviewed by a committee of experts in resilience and structural engineering. The selection committee evaluates nominees based on the significance, originality, and real-world impact of their contributions. Only one recipient is selected each year.
Key Deadlines:
🗓 June 1 – Initial nominations due.
🗓 September 30 – Evaluation and final selection.
📢 November – Winner announced on the IARCS website and Linkdin page.
Submission:
To nominate a candidate or submit supporting materials, please send all required documents by email to the IARCS Awards Committee at:
