Celebrating the Future of Our Industry

EMERG · SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

AMPP recognized the 2025 scholarship and award recipients during AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, celebrating students and emerging professionals who represent the future of the materials protection industry.

The Scholarship Awards Ceremony and EMERGing Leaders Bash brought students, mentors, industry professionals, and sponsors together to recognize achievement, encourage professional growth, and strengthen the next generation of the corrosion and coatings community.

Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship and Award Recipients

Every industry depends on people willing to learn, contribute, and eventually lead. AMPP’s scholarship and award programs help recognize students and emerging professionals who are already beginning that journey.

During AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2025, recipients were celebrated through the Scholarship Awards Ceremony and the EMERGing Leaders Bash—two opportunities for the materials protection community to recognize achievement and encourage the next generation of professionals.

Why Supporting Emerging Professionals Matters

Materials protection is a field built on knowledge passed from one generation of professionals to the next. Scholarships, mentoring, technical education, and professional networking can help students turn classroom knowledge into a clearer understanding of the careers available to them.

Recognition also matters. Celebrating students’ work sends a message that their contributions are already valued—and that the industry wants them to remain engaged as they build their careers.

Recognizing the 2025 Recipients

Congratulations to all of the students and emerging professionals recognized through AMPP’s 2025 scholarship and award programs. Their achievements reflect the curiosity, dedication, and technical interest that will help shape the future of materials protection.

Thank You to the 2025 Event Sponsors

AMPP also recognizes the organizations whose support helped make these student and emerging-professional events possible.

Thank You to Our Volunteer Coaches

Awards and scholarships recognize achievement, but professional growth also depends on people who are willing to share what they know. AMPP extends its appreciation to the volunteer coaches who dedicated their time and expertise to mentoring students during the annual conference.

Mentors can help students understand career paths, translate technical interests into real-world opportunities, navigate professional environments, and build confidence as they enter the industry.

Building the Next Generation of Materials Protection Professionals

The future of corrosion control, coatings, inspection, cathodic protection, materials engineering, and asset integrity depends on attracting talented people—and giving them reasons to stay.

Scholarships can help students continue their education. Awards can encourage achievement. Mentorship can make an unfamiliar industry feel more accessible. And professional communities can give emerging professionals a place to belong as they develop their careers.