The The William W. Lang Award for the Distinguished Noise Control Engineer recognizes individuals who have rendered conspicuous and consistently outstanding service to the Institute and to the field of noise control engineering over a sustained period. This honor corresponds to the title "Distinguished Professor" in academia and to the Honorary Fellowship Award of professional societies such as the Acoustical Society of America.
The William W. Lang Award for the Distinguished Noise Control Engineer is offered biennially on even-numbered years. This award will be available for nominations in 2024.
For his technical and professional accomplishments and for service as Director, Officer, and
President of INCE/USA. For relentless contribution in modifying and updating the INCE Board
recertification process suitable for all practicing Noise Control Engineers.
In recognition of ongoing outstanding professional noise control engineering services for
architectural acoustics, service to INCE, disseminating her knowledge with the acoustical
(consulting) community and to the wider engineering community, and providing mentoring
to other acousticians and youth seeking guidance with STEM disciplines.
For his meaningful service to and enthusiastic support of INCE Board Certification, notable contributions to the field of wind turbine acoustics, and use of rigorous analytics and novel approaches to advance the field of noise control engineering.
In recognition of ongoing outstanding professional noise control engineering services for wide-ranging industrial, environmental and marine applications and support of INCE-USA. Michael’s contributions represent the spirit and passion that embodies the exceptional qualities of the Award’s namesake.
For his years as an outstanding researcher in the area of gear noise, an exemplary educator in the noise control industry, and for extensive contributions to INCE-USA and I-INCE that have enhanced professional discussions and connections within the industry.
For contributions to noise control technology and engineering through education, research and service to the Institute of Noise Control Engineering.
For leading international collaborations in reducing tire and brake noise and vibration, along with his leadership with INCE/USA and NNI.
Professor, consultant, researcher, editor, INCE Board member; Dr. Courtney Burroughs has served the acoustical engineering community for nearly fifty years.
For pioneering contributions to aircraft noise reduction, efforts to improve technical standards for sound level meters and for sustained service to INCE.
World-class engineering scientist, consultant, teacher, and author with significant international contributions to acoustics, noise and vibration control, structural dynamics and damping.
For contributions to numerical, experimental, and active methods in noise control, and for exemplary service to noise control education and to INCE.
For leadership, nationally and internationally, in the establishment of industrial noise programs, noise control organizations, and standards for noise control.
For pioneering leadership in establishing noise control as an engineering discipline, and for exceptional contributions to the development of international and national noise control practice and standards.
For extraordinary and sustained contributions in engineering and practical applications in noise control engineering, in teaching, and publications for the education of noise control engineers, and for the formation, development, and sustenance of the Institute.
