Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal
From Engineering Heritage Western Australia
The Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal Career Achievement Award in Engineering is the most prestigious award conferred by Engineers Australia. It is presented annually to an Honorary Fellow of Engineers Australia who has made a notable contribution to the science and/or practice of engineering in Australia.
The award perpetuates the memory of Sir Peter Nicol Russell, a Sydney industrialist during the latter half of the 19th century, who made major donations to the cause of engineering in Australia.
Further information on the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal is available on the Engineers Australia webpage at Peter Nicol Russell Career Achievement Memorial Medal.
Western Australian engineers who have been awarded the medal are:
| Year | Awardee |
|---|---|
| 1927 | Sir George Julius |
| 1952 | Sir Russell Dumas |
| 1982 | Mr Donald Hector Aitken |
| 1989 | Dr Charles Harold Warman |
| 1993 | Mr William Harold Clough |
| 1995 | Prof Jorg Imberger |
| 2002 | Dr Ken Michael |
