IChemE relaunches Jack Loftus Medal to honour excellence in project and contract management
18th August 2025
IChemE is proud to announce the relaunch of the Jack Loftus Medal, a prestigious award recognising outstanding contributions in project management within the process industries.
Originally established by IChemE’s Project Management Subject Group, the Jack Loftus Medal has historically celebrated excellence in project execution. Now, with an expanded scope, the medal will honour individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill in project and contract management, particularly in the context of construction management in the process industries. This includes professionals with significant experience managing contracts as clients, contractors, or consultants.
The relaunch reflects the evolving nature of project delivery in the process industries, where successful outcomes are increasingly dependent on deep expertise in contract strategy and execution. The medal will recognise individuals who have not only led complex projects but have also shown mastery in navigating performance-based contracts, including IChemE Forms of Contract and others such as FIDIC.
Nomination criteria
Candidates will be assessed on:
- length and depth of experience in project management
- complexity and breadth of projects managed, including:
- excellence in time and cost management
- fast-track project execution
- use of traditional and novel tools, including AI
- work across diverse geographies and cultures
- projects in challenging environments, such as post-disaster remediation
- management of advanced science and technology initiatives
- contract management expertise, with preference for IChemE Forms of Contract.
How to nominate
Nominations for all IChemE medals, including the Jack Loftus Medal, are now open and will close on 31 October 2025. To nominate a candidate for the Jack Loftus medal, please complete the online nomination form and ensure all required information is provided in line with the judging criteria.
For more information about IChemE’s medals programme and to make a nomination for an IChemE medals, visit the Medals and Prizes section of the website.
Please note:
- self-nominations are not accepted
- nominations for current IChemE Board of Trustees members will not be considered
- only one medal will be awarded per cycle
- supporting documents outside the nomination form will not be reviewed unless specified.
For further information, contact medals@icheme.org.
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