THE LINCOLN AWARD

Honoring Excellence in Aircraft Structural Integrity

History of the Lincoln Award

In 1996, the ASIP Committee established the Lincoln Award to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions throughout their distinguished careers to ensure the structural integrity and safety of our aircraft. The award is named in honor of Dr. Lincoln, a pioneering figure in the field of aerospace engineering, whose groundbreaking work in structural integrity and safety set the foundation for modern aircraft design and safety protocols. This prestigious award honors those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the field of aerospace safety and innovation.

View the History of Dr. Jack Lincoln

2025 Lincoln Award Winner

Mr Loris Molent

Mr. Loris Molent

AM Aerostructures Consultant and Trainer

Mr. Molent is an acknowledged authority in the fields of aircraft structural integrity, structural mechanics, structural and fatigue testing, advanced composite bonded repair, aircraft vulnerability and aircraft accident investigation. He has over 280 publications in these technical areas and is a qualified aircraft accident investigator. He has been attached to both the Australian Civil Aviation Department and the US Navy NAVAIR Structures in Washington D.C. as an airworthiness engineer and has a broad network of collaborators both nationally and internationally, and has worked alongside many Air Forces and aircraft OEMs. After 38 years in Australian Defence, in October 2020 he retired as the Defence Science and Technology Group’s Head of Emerging Aircraft Structural Integrity.

In 2010 he was presented with the Minister’s Award for Achievements in Defence Science, in 2016 was awarded with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and has numerous team achievement awards. In 2024 he was awarded IAAM’ Scientist Medal in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of materials and technology. He is currently a consultant and trainer in Aircraft Structural Integrity, Air Accident Investigation and novel fatigue analyses methods.

To find out more about Molent and his experience and achievements within the aircraft structural integrity industry, visit www.molent.com.

Manager of the Year Award Winners

2024

Michelle K. Warmoth

2023

David M. Keller

2022

Jessie W. Martin

2021

Gregory T. Wood

2020

Announced at ASIP

2019

Richard B. Tayek

2018

Travis L. Reese

2017

Jon Kimmel

2016

Wirt Garcia

2015

Robert E. Bair

2014

David K. Wilkinson

2013

Darren B. Fritz

2012

Rodney Harberson

2011

Bryce Harris

2010

Paul D. Currie

2009

Michael P. Blinn

2008

Mike Sneed

2007

Mark L. Thomsen

2006

Peter J. Christiansen

2005

J. Alex Gaskin

Lincoln Award Winners

2020 - Delayed Until 2021
2014 - Mr. Larry Perkins
2013 - Dr. Thomas R. Brussat
2012 - Mr. James L. Rudd
2011 - Mr. Len Reid
2010 - Professor Graham Clark
2009 - Mr. Robert M. Bader
2008 - Dr. Joseph P. Gallagher
2007 - Dr. Alan P. Berens
2006 - Dr. Ulf G. Goranson
2005 - Mr. Charles R. Saff
2004 - Mr. Robert Bell
2003 - Mr. Ward Rummel
2002 - Mr. Royce Forman
2001 - Prof. James C. Newman, Jr.
2000 - Prof. Alten Grandt, Jr.
1999 - Prof. Jaap Schijve
1998 - Mr. Thomas Swift
1997 - Mr. Charles F. Tiffany
1996 - Dr. John W. Lincoln

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