Notices

The International Press-in Association (IPA) is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the IPA Awards to be presented at the 4th International Conference on Press-in Engineering (ICPE2027).
The IPA Awards recognize outstanding achievements that advance the field of press-in engineering worldwide and celebrate excellence in research, technology, projects, and professional contributions.

Award Categories

Nominations and submissions are invited for the following award categories.
 

1. Outstanding Project Award – Recognizing exemplary press-in engineering projects
2. Innovative Technology Award – Recognizing innovative technologies advancing press-in engineering
3. Distinguished Research Award – Recognizing impactful academic and applied research
4. Life-long Contribution Award – Honoring individuals with outstanding long-term contributions
5. Early Career Engineer Award – Supporting and recognizing emerging professionals
6. The ICPE Best Paper Award – Recognizing exceptional papers published in the ICPE2027 proceedings
   (Note: Eligible papers will be selected from papers submitted to ICPE2027. No separate application is required.)

Application Timeline
 

• Call for Submissions Opens: 30 July 2026
• Submission Deadline: 15 January 2027 
• Notification of Results: March 2027
• Award Ceremony: During ICPE2027 (expected on 2 or 3 June 2027 in the Netherlands)

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to visit the IPA Awards webpage to identify the most appropriate award category and download the relevant nomination form. Detailed application information is available on the ICPE2027 Awards webpage.
 

• IPA Awards: https://www.press-in.org/en/page/award
• ICPE2027 Awards: https://2027.icpe-ipa.org/award/

To learn more about past award-winning projects, technologies, and contributions, please visit the IPA Awards page and related IPA Newsletter articles.

Encouragement

Whether through groundbreaking research, innovative technology, successful project implementation, or long-term contributions to the profession, the IPA Awards provide an opportunity to share outstanding achievements with the global press-in engineering community.
We look forward to receiving your submissions.

Contact the Awards Committee

For inquiries regarding eligibility, submission procedures, or award categories, please contact:
IPA Awards Committee
Email: ipa.award@press-in.org