2025
HERMANN ROSEN AWARD
For Pipeline Innovation
$25,000
Application Deadline: July 18, 2025
The ASME Foundation is making a call for brilliant pipeline or transportation engineers with bold ideas.
The innovation can range from a simple, conceptual idea to a prototype and everything in between—no idea is too small! We invite all to apply. Named in honor of Hermann Rosen, engineering innovator and founder of ROSEN Group, the award is designed to support new ideas with the potential to disrupt current practices.
The 2025 award recipient will demonstrate the spirit, creativity, and a passion that reflects Mr. Rosen’s guiding principle, “Empowered by Technology.”
Candidates must submit their completed applications by July 18, 2025 and be current or future pipeliners/transportation engineers or technicians who have a solution (hardware/technology/hybrid) that innovates best practices in their field.
The award recipient will be chosen by a panel of engineers and other experts, and the winner will be announced in September 2025.
Fill out the PDF application and email the completed application to:
Hermann Rosen is a distinguished visionary leader and pioneer in the global energy services industry. Throughout his remarkable career, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and sustainable progress—qualities that have shaped his companies and set new benchmarks for the sector.
Holding a degree in Electronics and Control Technique, Hermann Rosen began his entrepreneurial journey immediately after completing his studies by founding an engineering and consultancy firm specializing in electrical design and home automation in Lingen, Germany. This early venture laid the foundation for his future leadership in the energy services sector.
In 1981, he founded the ROSEN Group and transformed it into a globally recognized leader in pipeline inspection and integrity services. Under his visionary leadership, the company pioneered advanced inspection technologies and sophisticated data analytics, firmly positioning ROSEN Group at the forefront of technical service innovation. Beyond technology, Hermann Rosen cultivated strategic partnerships and alliances with industry leaders, regulators, and clients worldwide, ensuring alignment with evolving market dynamics and regulatory frameworks while consistently delivering superior value.
Continuing his legacy of innovation, Hermann Rosen founded Rosenxt in 2023. Building on decades of engineering excellence, Rosenxt applies its expertise in sensor technology, autonomous robotics, AI and advanced materials to develop highly innovative solutions for challenging environments such as subsea applications, renewable energy and ensuring the integrity of water and energy supplies. This venture reflects his ongoing ambition to explore new frontiers and address global challenges with breakthrough solutions.
Hermann Rosen exemplifies a performance-driven leader with a proven track record in founding and scaling complex multinational organizations. His strategic vision and execution have continually driven innovation and sustained market growth. Beyond entrepreneurial success, his legacy is defined by a steadfast commitment to mentorship and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence. His leadership demonstrates how bold vision, integrity, and social responsibility can create lasting, positive impact across industries and communities worldwide. Hermann Rosen’s extraordinary contributions and enduring influence continue to inspire and elevate the energy sector for generations to come.