To encourage and foster the exchange of information and ideas among biomechanists working in different disciplines and fields of application, such as biological sciences, exercise and sports science, health sciences, ergonomics and human factors, and engineering and applied science. It aims to facilitate the development of biomechanics as a basic and applied science.
The Jim Hay Memorial Award is designed to recognize originality, quality, and depth of biomechanics research relevant to the extraordinary demands imposed in sport and exercise. Awardees must attend the Annual Meeting of the ASB to receive the award and deliver the Jim Hay Memorial Lecture, focusing on the study of biomechanical principles in sport to inform understanding and impact performance or physiological systems like the musculoskeletal system. The award includes an engraved plaque and a $1,000 check. Recipients are also invited to submit a peer-reviewed paper to the Journal of Applied Biomechanics, following the guidelines established by the Editor-in-Chief.