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Award Nomination Guidelines(last updated 3/12/17)

Step 1: Identify a Deserving Member to be awarded for their service to IEEE

1. Anyone can nominate another member for an award.2. Age is not a consideration in nominating for an award, what matters are

accomplishments.3. No one can nominate themselves.4. No one will receive an award if you don’t nominate them or write a letter of

recommendation.

Step 2: Choose the appropriate nomination.

1. Use the Award Nomination Guidelines tool to select the appropriate award(s).2. Do the member’s achievements fit the award?

Research which award or awards applies. Answer these questions.1. Is this an Individual Achievement?2. Is this a Technical Achievement?3. Is this a Literary Achievement?4. Is this a Section Achievement?5. Is this an Education Achievement?6. Is this a Public Relations Achievement?3. Is this an Organization Achievement?

You may also review the various region and entity-level awards: Region 4 Awards and Recognition Educational Activities Board Awards (EAB) IEEE-USA Awards MGA Individual/Team Awards MGA Outstanding Section Awards Friend of IEEE MGA Award Technical Activities Board (TAB) Awards (PDF)

Please note the general deadlines for IEEE Awards:

IEEE Region 4 Awards - April 30 IEEE Educational Awards - May 15 IEEE MGA Middleton & Outstanding Large/Small Section Awards – May 15 IEEE-USA Awards - July 31 IEEE MGA Awards - October 15

Additional training on the role of Section Awards and Recognition Chair, can be found at the Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE): Section Awards & Recognition Chair.

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Individual Achievement :

1. Section Levela. The Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award - REGION 4

To recognize members of Region 4 who through their professional and technical abilities have made outstanding and noteworthy contributions to the Institute, their communities, fellow professionals and fellow man. The award is not designed to recognize a single achievement, but rather collective contributions complemented by singular works exemplifying the objectives and attributes of IEEE. Past Participants

b. Young Professional Award - REGION 4To recognize those substantive projects or achievement of a relatively short nature (one to three years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of GOLD operations within Region 4. The award will be based on a selection that recognizes individuals involved with GOLD activities that are recognized for singular achievement in the development and completion of a project(s) or activity (ies) which are directed to the fulfillment of one or more of the Region's goals and/or objectives.Past Participants

c. Outstanding Student Award - REGION 4The "Region 4 Outstanding Student Award" recognizes one student who has exhibited exceptional performance both as a student and as a young professional through his or her contributions to the Institute, their university and membership in Region 4. Recognition is given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities, admirable ethical behavior, and strong commitment to professionalism both inside the classroom and within their community.Past Participants

d. Professional Achievement Award – IEEE USATo recognize significant specific contributions, achievements and individual and organizational efforts in the development and implementation of professional activities in the United States. (No limit on the awards bestowed)List of Past Recipients Nomination Form and Description

e. Young Professional Achievement Award - MGAModeled after the Achievement Award, this award is designed to recognize those substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of GOLD operations. Description and Award Nomination Form

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Past Awards – Young Professional Achievement Award

2. Region Levela. Regional/Divisional Professional Leadership Award — IEEE USA

To recognize members for their outstanding leadership efforts in advancing the professional aims of IEEE within their Regional or Divisional entities.(Limited to 10 recipients)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Reg. Recipients / List of Past Div. Recipients

b. Achievement Award – MGATo recognize individuals involved with MGA and/or the Regional Network who are recognized for a singular achievement in the development and completion of a project(s) or activity(ies) which are directed to the fulfillment of one or more of the goals and objectives of MGA. This award is designed to recognize those substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of Regional Operations. Description and Award Nomination FormPast Awards

c. Leadership Award – MGATo recognize those individuals who have exhibited exemplary and substantive leadership of an extraordinary nature in implementing activities, which support MGA goals and objectives at the local, regional, national, and/or international level. Description and Award Nomination FormPast Awards

d. Innovation Award - MGATo recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most innovative and effective in fulfilling one or more of the goals and objectives of MGA and/or the personal goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities. Description and Award Nomination FormPast Awards

e. Young Professional Achievement Award - MGAModeled after the Achievement Award, this award is designed to recognize those substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of GOLD operations. Description and Award Nomination FormPast Awards – Young Professional Achievement Award

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3. United Statesa. Robert S. Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism

Award — IEEE USATo honor members of the engineering profession for long-term dedicated effort and outstanding accomplishments in advancing the aims of IEEE professional activities in the United States.(Limit 1 recipient)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients

b. Citation of Honor — IEEE USATo honor members who have made exemplary contributions toward achieving the aims of professional activities in the United States.(Limit 4 recipients)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients

4. Transnational Achievement:a. Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award - MGA

To recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most significant and effective in fulfilling one or more of the Transnational goals and objectives of MGA and/or personal goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities as related to Transnational activities. This award is made in memory of Dr. Larry K. Wilson. Description and Award Nomination FormList of Past Recipients

Technical Achievement :

1. Outstanding Professional Award - Region 4To recognize members of Region 4 who through their technical abilities have made outstanding contributions to their profession. It recognizes the development of new technical concepts, significant patents, development of new devices, development of applications, new designs, significant cost reductions using known techniques, etc. Past Participants

2. Harry Diamond Memorial Award – IEEE USATo honor individuals for distinguished technical contributions in the field of electrotechnology while in U.S. Government Service. (Limit of 1 recipient)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients

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3. Electrotechnology Transfer Award – IEEE USATo honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led efforts to effectively transfer/apply federal or state sponsored developments in advanced electrical, electronic and computer technologies to successful commercial sector opportunities. (Limit of 2 recipients)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients

4. Awards in each of the Technical Areas in TABhttp://www.ieee.org/web/volunteers/tab/tab_501.html - TAB

Literary Achievement :

1. Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the Profession – IEEE USATo recognize outstanding journalistic or other efforts that contribute to the enhancement and expansion of the public understanding of the engineering profession in the United States.(No limit on recipients)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients

2. Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Engineering Professionalism – IEEE USATo recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their literary efforts to the advancement of the U.S. professional objectives of IEEE.(Limit of 2 recipients)Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients

Section Achievement :

1. Is this a Large Section (>500 members)?a. Outstanding Large Section Award – Region 4

The Region 4 Outstanding Large Section Award will be awarded to one Section to recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total membership of a Large Section (including Students) shall be 501 or greater as of 31 December of the prior year. Past Participants Large SectionPast Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)

b. Outstanding Large Section Award – MGA

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The MGA Outstanding Large Section Award will be awarded to one Section to recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total membership of a Large Section (including Students) shall be 501 or greater as of 31 December of the prior year. Past Recipients Nomination Form

2. Is this a Small Section (<=500 members)?c. Outstanding Small Section Award – Region 4

The Region 4 Outstanding Small Section Award will be awarded to one Section to recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total membership of a Small Section (including Students) shall be 500 or less as of 31 December of the prior year. Past Participants Small SectionPast Participants Exemplary Section

d. Outstanding Small Section Award - MGAThe MGA Outstanding Small Section Award will be awarded to one Section to recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total membership of a Small Section (including Students) shall be 500 or less as of 31 December of the prior year. Past Recipients Nomination Form

3. Section Membership Growth Award – MGATo recognize the Section in each Region having achieved the highest rate of growth. One per Region. No Nomination Required - The Member and Geographic Activities Department will automatically generate statistics for submission to MGA ARC. Past Recipients

4. Section Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes an IEEE Section for major contributions to the professional development of its members through the provision of outstanding products, services and support in the areas of life-long learning, continuing education and professional development.The award consists of a brass and walnut plaque. Description and Past RecipientsDownload Nomination Form

Education Achievement:

1. Awards, Competitions and Scholarships – MGAIEEE offers a variety of awards, competitions, contests, scholarships and fellowships. Many are offered to IEEE student members, such as the Regional Student Paper Contests and the Student Enterprise Award. You will find contact information for each award listed when you click on the link. Two Student Branch awards to get you

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more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge. Visit often as updates will be provided here.

2. Precollege/Pre-Universitya. Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award — IEEE

USATo recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members.Nomination Form and DescriptionList of Past Recipients

Pre-University Educator Award – EABRecognizes current pre-university classroom teachers who have inspired an appreciation and understanding of mathematics, science and technology and the engineering process in students and have encouraged students to pursue technical careers.The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque. Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

3. Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EABRecognizes IEEE members for efforts to foster the maintenance and improvement of education through the process of accreditation engineering, engineering technology, computer science programs, and applied science programs.The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque. Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

4. Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education – EABRecognizes IEEE members for the dedicated contribution to the design, delivery, and support of continuing education courses and programs in the fields of interest to IEEE members. The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaqueNomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

5. Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education – EABRecognizes IEEE members who volunteer in informal education settings for the benefit of teachers, students, parents of students, and the public. These volunteers will have served in advisory, educational or fiduciary positions and used their professional background to enhance understanding and involvement in IEEE's fields of interest by users of the informal education system.The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque.

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Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

6. Major Educational Innovation Award – EABRecognizes IEEE members who have distinguished themselves for outstanding educational innovation in a field of interest of the IEEE.The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque. Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

7. Meritorious Service Citation Award – EABRecognizes IEEE members who are past members of the EAB or current or past members of EAB Committees (other than currently serving on Awards and Recognition Committee) for outstanding and sustained service to the aims and objectives of the IEEE Educational Activities Board.The award consists of a brass and walnut plaque. Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

Public Relations Achievement:

1. Award for Distinguished Public Service — IEEE USATo honor individuals not currently in the practice of engineering for contributions to furthering the professional goals of IEEE in the United States. (These goals may by furthered by such means as promulgating laws or regulations benefiting the profession; influencing industrial environments to foster professionalism; creating curricula or publications designed to enhance professionalism; and other similar activities.)Nomination Form and DescriptionPast Recipients

Organization Achievement:

1. Professional Achievement Award : - IEEE USATo recognize significant specific contributions, achievements and individual and organizational efforts in the development and implementation of professional activities in the United States.Nomination Form and DescriptionPast Recipients

2. Employer Professional Development Award - EABRecognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development.

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Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

3. Society/Council Professional Development Award - EABRecognizes IEEE Society and Councils for major contributions to the professional development of its members through outstanding products, services and support in the areas of life-long learning, continuing education and professional development.The award consists of a brass and walnut plaque. Nomination Form and InstructionsReference Form and InstructionsPast Recipients

Step 3

Completing the Nomination Form

1. The form must be accurately completed to be considered.2. No substitutes to the form will be considered for any of the awards.3. Follow the instructions carefully.4. Selection committees will not research unsupported claims.5. Selection committees will not enhance the nominations.

Step 4

Obtaining Letters or Recommendation

1. Ask two or more members to write a one page one to 1 ½ page letters of recommendation to the nomination.

2. Either collect the letters of recommendations to attach to the nomination or ask to be copied on the letters to be submitted directly. In most cases all nominations and letters of recommendation will be submitted electronically, using the Review Room portal.

3. Examples follow:

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Example 1-

IEEE USA Awards and Recognition Committee

I wish to recommend John Doe for the IEEE-USA Regional Professional Leadership Award for his professional activities in serving Our Section, the RAB and Region 4 of the IEEE USA. I have known John Doe for about 28 years. During this time I have served with John in Our Section Leadership and on Our Section’s committees. I have found him to be an outstanding leader and effective committee member in Section. John has inspired me by his dedication to leadership positions in the Section.

It is always a pleasure to work with John. He adds background and history resource to volunteers facing potetial problems. He provides the needed knowledge to enable other people in Our Section, the RAB and Region 4 of the IEEE USA “to think out side of the box”.

I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of John’s leadership in varying section positions. John has served Our Section’s Vice Chairman and Chairman. John is a tireless leader. His enthusiasm inspires the people he works with. It is a pleasure to work with John because of his williness to pitch in where help is needed.

Please strongly consider John Doe for a Regional Professional Leadership Award.

Sincerely,

Fred Volunteer

Member and Position

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Example 2-

Re: Citation of Honor award nomination for John Doe

Dear Awards Committee:

I have worked with John Doe for over 15 years on professional licensing committees and IEEE committees. He is currently serving as chair of the IEEE USA Licensing and Registration Committees and I serve as a member of that committee. He and I also co-chair the NCCES Exam Composition Committee for the Electrical and Economics Exam module of the Professional Engineering Exam.

John is providing exemplary service as Chair of the Licensing and Registration committee. A number of significant initiatives have come up under his leadership. In every case, he either initiated the subject or provided the initiatve to make the contacts and get the appropriate people involved in the disussions. During the last year, he has led the IEEE USA L & R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module, to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelor’s degree for licensing, and to respod to the new structure of the Electrical and Computer Enbineering licensing exam.

Over the last 25 to 20 years, he has provided leadership at NCEES by serving on the EE exam writing committee, of chairing that committee and several subcommittees, and by participating in two cycles of redefinition of the exam structure and two cycles of redefinition of exam content.

The level of vision and leadership which John is providing as Chair of the L & R committee and as an exam module chair on the NCEES exam writing committee could not easily be matched. I am regularly impressed with his vision and initiative as L & R chair. This is exemplary srvice to IEEE members. I strongly endorse his nomination for the Citation of Honor award.

Fred Volunteer

Member and Position

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Example 3-

Dear Awards Commitee;

I am writing to commend John Doe to you as an outstanding member and volunteer.

I have known John for several years professionally. He has been an outstanding volunteer for the Our Section of the IEEE and he has been active in nearly every major activity we have undertaken. From coordinating the IEEE judging for the 2006 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Indianapolis to his work on our IEEE TISP program to his service in support of our National Engineer’s Week Children’s Day at the Children’s Museum. He has also been an officer of the CIS IEEE Executive Committee helping to coordinate and maintain relations with our Student Chapters at Purdue, IUPUI, Rose-Hulman, and ITT Tech.

Beyond his support of IEEE sponsored activities, he is a talentend Engineer and Senior Member of the IEEE. John volunteers his time in the community for many valuable pursuits – including working as a FIRST Volunteer for the Warren Central Team and as a trainer of Service Dogs by training puppies for the program.

Though, I am sure that all these activities have been listed in the nomination. I fully expect John to continue his service and so those generous gifts of his time and talent will continue to be an inspiration to other IEEE volunteers.

So, in summary, John has been a thoughful and hard working volunteer. He has inspired others to volunteer their time and has brought a sense of optimism and vision which siginifcantly enhances the CIS IEEE’s mission. I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4.

Sincerely,

Fred Volunteer

Position

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Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award

Year Outstanding Member Section

2016 Tom Kaminski Madison2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska20152014 Kimball Williams2014 Steve Kerchberger2014 Vincent Winstead2013 Mark A. Steffka2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities2012 Dr. Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan2011 Myron F. Wilson Lexington2011 Kristi J. Brooks Red River Valley2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids2007 2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana2005 2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska2002 2001 2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids2000 Satyendra N. Basu SE Michigan1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities1998 David McKendry SE Michigan1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989

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Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award

Year Outstanding Professional/Engineer Section

2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh2015 Salah Faik20142014 Paul Dahlen20132012 James P. Muccioli Southeastern Michigan2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan2011 Manas K. Roy Cedar Rapids2010 Don Ewing Toledo2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois2008 Not Awarded 2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana2006 Dr. Chunting Mi SE Michigan2005 2004 2003 Dr. Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois2002 2001 2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan1998 David Horvath SE Michigan1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne1995 1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago1993 1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan1991 Richard Dyott Chicago1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne1990 1989

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Past Participants Large Section

Year Outstanding Large Section

201520142013 Chicago Section2012 Not Awarded2011 Chicago Section2010 Not Awarded2009 Not Awarded

Past Participants Small Section

Year Outstanding Small Section

2014 Toledo Section2013 2012 Southern Minnesota Section2011 Cedar Rapids Section2010 Toledo Section2009 Arrowhead2009 Iowa-Illinois Section

Past Outstanding Young Professional/GOLD Member

Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section201520142013 2012 Not Awarded 2011 William O. Serre Iowa Illinois2010 Sara Venhuisen

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Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)

Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University2014 Amith Abraham2014 Chris Volny2013 Joseph Pietrykowski2013 Benjamin Levison

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Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)

Year Exemplary Section (No longer awarded)

2008 Not Awarded2007 Chicago2006 Central Indiana2005 2004 2003 Central Indiana2003 Iowa-Illinois2002 2001 2000 Southeastern Michigan1999 Twin Cities

1999 SE Michigan – High Profeciency Section

1998 Nebraska1998 Rock River Valley1997 SE Michigan1996 Calumet1995 1994 1993 1992 SE Michigan

Ft Wayne1990 1989