The John Tiratsoo Award for Young Achievement

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Now accepting applications for 2027

This award recognizes the achievements of individuals under 36 years of age who have demonstrated a valuable and original contribution to the industry. Nominations must be received by December 2, 2026.

Nominations should reference or reflect these qualities:

  • Nature of achievement(s)

  • Industry contribution or innovation

  • Leadership potential

  • Nominations can be made by anyone but must be endorsed/supported by senior managers within the organization.

  • Nominations will be evaluated, and the winners decided, by a rotating panel of Judges

The award will be presented during the PPIM Opening Plenary session on Wednesday, January 27, 2027

  • Winners will receive:

    • $1000 voucher for travel, tuition, education or professional development expenses underwritten by the ROSEN’S Competence Club

    • Engraved crystal commemorative plaque

    • Free access to the Competence Club pipeline training course platform for 1 year

    • Recognition with an interview in World Pipelines magazine

Winners of the 2026 John Tiratsoo Award for Young Achievement

This award recognizes the achievements of individuals under 36 years of age who have demonstrated a valuable and original contribution to the industry. It was presented during the Opening Plenary session on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Congrats to YPP USA Secretary Ian Kornfeld!

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Past Awards

International Pipeline Conference - Young Pipeline Professional Honor

This honor recognizes young pipeline professionals who have made a significant contribution to the energy pipeline industry by addressing challenges related to social, safety, integrity, operational excellence, or engineering issues. These future leaders have demonstrated an ability and willingness to influence the future of the energy pipeline industry in the 21st century.

The deadline for candidate submissions has passed.

ASME Petroleum Division - Keith Thayer Exceptional Early Career Award

Named for past Petroleum Division Chair and ASME President, Keith Thayer. Known for his dedication to early career professionals and their development both in ASME and in their careers.

This award recognizes outstanding dedication, effort and performance by an early career professional. Candidates must be within 10 years of their career from college graduation and an ASME member.

The deadline for candidate submissions has passed.