Instituted 1984, honorary membership recognizes an individual of acknowledged eminence in some branch of engineering or the science related thereto, or an SEAW member in good standing for 25 years or more who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has contributed outstanding service to the Association.
2012 John V. "Jack" Christiansen
2006 James E. Carpenter
2004 Edwin T. Huston
1998 William T. Mooseker
1996 William L. Shannon
1994 Donald A. Northey
1993 C. Adrian Arnold
1991 Robert M. Glick
1988 Trygve Bjornstad
Al Mondt
1987 Harry R. Powell
date? Bruce Olsen
James A. Palmer