Awards
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Title
Awards
Description
Awards given to Bob Gilmore throughout his life. These awards range from those given to him during his career and those given to him for the impact of his philanthropic ventures within the community.
Publisher
Virginius H. Chase Special Collections Center Bradley University
Collection Items
American Machinist Award
Award presented by American Machinist to Gilmore for his work with Caterpillar. The American Machinist is an American trade magazine of the international machinery industries.
Honorary Alumnus Award
Award presented by Bradley University to Robert Gilmore. Gilmore has since been an honorary Alumnus of the University and has donated frequently to help the school thrive.
1988 Fellow Member Award - Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Fellow Member Award given to Bob Gilmore in 1988 by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. It elected him a member of their board, on which he served for many years until his death.
Bradley University Doctor of Laws
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws awarded to Gilmore by Bradley University in 2016. The diploma is in honor of all that he has done for the Peoria community and the education of youth.
Manufacturing Engineers Award
Gilmore was awarded a medal in 1979 "for acknowledged professional eminence among manufacturing engineers." ME is a popular magazine in the engineering community and has been annually awarding people for their achievements in the field for many…
Lifetime of Service & Leadership Certificate
Description and photo of the Shooting Star Award which was given to Bob Gilmore for a Lifetime of Service and Leadership from Caterpillar. The award itself was designed by a firm in New York and, in particular, by artist David Dowler.