Awards given by the Foundation

The Foundation provides a series of awards to support students wishing to pursue a career in noise control and recognizing outstanding noise control engineering professionals.

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The Martin Hirschorn IAC Prize

The Martin Hirschorn IAC Prize

In even-numbered years, the $4000 Martin Hirschorn IAC Prize is given for "The best paper on new and/or improved cost-effective noise control and/or acoustical conditioning products as published in the two years preceding the award."
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William W. Lang Award

William W. Lang Award

The William W. Lang INCE Distinguished Noise Control Engineer Award recognizes individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the Institute and to the field of noise control engineering over a sustained period.
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Hallberg Foundation Awards

Hallberg Foundation Awards

This award for student conference-travel expenses from generous contributions from The Elizabeth L. and Russell F. Hallberg Foundation facilitated by INCE-USA member Douglas F. Winker. This award is given annually. Typically, there are multiple awards.
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Leo Beranek Student Medals

Leo Beranek Student Medals

This special Medal was established to recognize excellence in the study of noise-control by undergraduate and graduate students at academic institutions in North America that have courses in, or related to, noise-control engineering including practical applications.
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Other Awards

  Outstanding Educator Award
  Laymon N. Miller Award for Excellence in Acoustical Consulting
  William W. Lang Distinguished Noise Control Engineer Award
  George C. Maling Award for Excellence in Noise Control Engineering
  Student Papers Award
  Undergraduate Student Project Award

What is the

INCE Foundation?

The INCE Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt publicly-supported charitable organization. The INCE Foundation was established in 1993 with the approval of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA (INCE-USA). It is incorporated in the State of New York, is organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and is classified as a publicly-supported charity.

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Contributions to the Foundation

Contributions to the INCE Foundation may be made by credit card, check or in conjunction with INCE/USA Member dues.