Awards & Winners

Abel Wolman

Date of Birth 10-June-1892
Place of Birth Baltimore
(Maryland, Baltimore County, United States of America, Area code 410, Area code 443, Area code 667, Area codes 410, 443, and 667)
Nationality United States of America
Abel Wolman was an American inventor, scientist, professor and pioneer of modern sanitary engineering. His work in supplying clean water spanned eight decades.

Awards by Abel Wolman

Check all the awards nominated and won by Abel Wolman.

1974


National Medal of Science for Engineering
(For significant improvements in the environment and in the health and prosperity of large populations through the development of better water supply and wastewater systems for cities, regions, and entire nations.)

1960


Mary Woodard Lasker Award for Public Service
(For his work as a leader of both lay and professional health groups, consultant to industrial companies and advisor to government bodies: his engineering skill and organizational genius contributed much toward achieving a healthier environment for many people.)