The following honors will be awarded on ICF13.

1. ICF Takeo Yokobori Gold Medal

This medal will be presented to a senior researcher in recognition of life-time service to ICF through his/her career. In addition to scientific achievements in the field of fracture, the impact of the service provided to ICF shall be a major criterion for selection of the winner.

2. ICF Sir Alan H. Cottrell Gold Medal

This medal will be presented to a senior researcher in the field of fracture who through his/her work has made pioneering contributions to the understanding of the phenomenon of fracture.

3. ICF George Irwin Gold Medal

This medal will be presented to a senior researcher whose pioneering contributions have had lasting impact on engineering applications of fracture theories.

4. ICF Paul C. Paris Gold Medal

This medal will be presented to a senior researcher whose pioneering contributions have had a lasting impact on structural integrity assessment methods.

5. Constance Tipper Silver Medal

This medal will be presented to a mid-career scientist/engineer who has made significant contributions in any aspect of research in the field of fracture.

6. Other Awards

Outstanding Paper Awards and Outstanding Paper Awards by Young Researchers (35 years or less in age on June 30, 2013) will also be presented.