The SAME Bliss Medal is awarded to an SAME member in recognition of superior efforts in mentoring students in engineering and related disciplines. The medal is named in honor of Gen. Tasker H. Bliss, USA, and was first awarded in 1958.

Eligibility: Professor of architecture, engineering, construction or related field who is a SAME member prior to nomination.

Nomination Criteria: Excellence in educating, mentoring and motivating students in architecture, engineering and related disciplines, and partnering with the local SAME Post to allow Post members to mentor student members.

Nomination Process: Nominations for this award must be made by a Society member and endorsed by a Post President or member of the National Board of Direction, using the Society nomination form. The Post President or member of the National Board of Direction endorsing the nomination will verify that the individual meets the eligibility criteria for the award, and that the nomination package provides information to support each of the nomination criteria and all required information on the nominee. The nominator is responsible for ensuring the package, with endorsement, is received at SAME HQ on or before February 2.