Jack Loftus Medal

Recognising excellence in project and contract management

The Jack Loftus Medal was created by IChemE’s Project Management Subject Group and recognises outstanding contribution in the field of project management.

It is now being brought back to celebrate individuals who have excelled in project management relating to construction management in the process industries, and who have significant experience of managing contracts - either as a client, contractor, or consultant.

The widening of the scope recognises that all design and construction projects are controlled by contracts, and highlights the importance of acquiring: an in-depth experience of successfully using contracts, and knowledge of the appropriate contracts for the process industries.

The medal seeks to celebrate individuals who have excelled at project management, including contract management, in the process industries.

Judging criteria

Criteria the Jack Loftus Medal will be judged against include:

• length of experience in project management
• breadth and complexity of experience in project management. This might include, but is not limited to, the following examples:
   
  • demonstrating excellence in time and cost management
  • managing “fast track” project execution
  • developing and application of traditional and/or novel project management tools (such as AI)
  • working in a range of global geographies and cultures
  • projects in challenging circumstances, such as post-environmental disaster remediation
  • management of advanced science and technology projects
    
    
• Relevance to IChemE Forms of Contract - experience should ideally relate to IChemE Forms of Contract but we will also consider experience with other performance-based contracts, such as FIDIC.

How to submit a nomination

To make a nomination for the Jack Loftus Medal, open the online nomination form and complete the information requested, paying attention to the criteria the medal will be judged against.

Please note the following:

• additional documents submitted outside the information provided in the nomination form will not be considered by the judges (unless specified otherwise)
• we do not accept self-nominations
• we do not accept nominations for sitting members of the Board of Trustees
• unless indicated otherwise, medals/prizes are generally awarded to individuals – a single medal shall be presented in all cases.

Contact medals@icheme.org for more information.