The Theodore von Karman Medal in Engineering Mechanics is awarded annually to an individual in recognition of his distinguished achievement in engineering mechanics, applicable to any branch of civil engineering. This award was established and endowed in 1960 in honor of Theodore von Kármán by the Engineering Mechanics Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). List of recipients Source: ASCE See also List of engineering awards List of prizes named after people References Awards established in 1960 Awards of the American Society of Civil Engineers