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Award Nomination Guidelines (last updated 31217)
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 donrsquot 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 memberrsquos 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 IndividualTeam 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 amp Outstanding LargeSmall Section Awards ndash 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 amp Recognition Chair
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Individual Achievement
1 Section Level a 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 4 To 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 Regions goals andor objectives Past Participants
c Outstanding Student Award - REGION 4 The 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 ndash IEEE USA To 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 - MGA
Modeled 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 Past Awards ndash Young Professional Achievement Award
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2 Region Level a RegionalDivisional Professional Leadership Award mdash 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 ndash MGA To recognize individuals involved with MGA andor 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 Form Past Awards
c Leadership Award ndash MGA
To 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 andor international level Description and Award Nomination Form Past Awards
d Innovation Award - MGA
To recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most innovative and effective in fulfilling one or more of the goals and objectives of MGA andor the personal goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities Description and Award Nomination Form Past Awards
e Young Professional Achievement Award - MGA
Modeled 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 Past Awards ndash Young Professional Achievement Award
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3 United States a Robert S Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism
Award mdash IEEE USA To 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 mdash IEEE USA
To 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 andor 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 Form List of Past Recipients
Technical Achievement
1 Outstanding Professional Award - Region 4 To 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 ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals for distinguished technical contributions in the field of electrotechnology while in US Government Service (Limit of 1 recipient) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
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3 Electrotechnology Transfer Award ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led efforts to effectively transferapply 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 TAB httpwwwieeeorgwebvolunteerstabtab_501html - TAB
Literary Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the Profession ndash IEEE USA To 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 ndash IEEE USA To recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their literary efforts to the advancement of the US professional objectives of IEEE (Limit of 2 recipients) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Section Achievement
1 Is this a Large Section (gt500 members) a Outstanding Large Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
b Outstanding Large Section Award ndash MGA 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
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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 (lt=500 members)
c Outstanding Small Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section
d Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA The 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 ndash MGA To 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 Recipients Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement
1 Awards Competitions and Scholarships ndash MGA
IEEE 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 more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
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IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
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Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos 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 Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
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Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
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Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
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Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
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Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
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Individual Achievement
1 Section Level a 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 4 To 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 Regions goals andor objectives Past Participants
c Outstanding Student Award - REGION 4 The 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 ndash IEEE USA To 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 - MGA
Modeled 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 Past Awards ndash Young Professional Achievement Award
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2 Region Level a RegionalDivisional Professional Leadership Award mdash 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 ndash MGA To recognize individuals involved with MGA andor 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 Form Past Awards
c Leadership Award ndash MGA
To 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 andor international level Description and Award Nomination Form Past Awards
d Innovation Award - MGA
To recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most innovative and effective in fulfilling one or more of the goals and objectives of MGA andor the personal goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities Description and Award Nomination Form Past Awards
e Young Professional Achievement Award - MGA
Modeled 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 Past Awards ndash Young Professional Achievement Award
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3 United States a Robert S Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism
Award mdash IEEE USA To 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 mdash IEEE USA
To 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 andor 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 Form List of Past Recipients
Technical Achievement
1 Outstanding Professional Award - Region 4 To 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 ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals for distinguished technical contributions in the field of electrotechnology while in US Government Service (Limit of 1 recipient) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
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3 Electrotechnology Transfer Award ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led efforts to effectively transferapply 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 TAB httpwwwieeeorgwebvolunteerstabtab_501html - TAB
Literary Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the Profession ndash IEEE USA To 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 ndash IEEE USA To recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their literary efforts to the advancement of the US professional objectives of IEEE (Limit of 2 recipients) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Section Achievement
1 Is this a Large Section (gt500 members) a Outstanding Large Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
b Outstanding Large Section Award ndash MGA 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
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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 (lt=500 members)
c Outstanding Small Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section
d Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA The 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 ndash MGA To 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 Recipients Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement
1 Awards Competitions and Scholarships ndash MGA
IEEE 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 more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
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IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
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Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
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Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
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Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 3 of 17
2 Region Level a RegionalDivisional Professional Leadership Award mdash 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 ndash MGA To recognize individuals involved with MGA andor 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 Form Past Awards
c Leadership Award ndash MGA
To 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 andor international level Description and Award Nomination Form Past Awards
d Innovation Award - MGA
To recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most innovative and effective in fulfilling one or more of the goals and objectives of MGA andor the personal goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities Description and Award Nomination Form Past Awards
e Young Professional Achievement Award - MGA
Modeled 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 Past Awards ndash Young Professional Achievement Award
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3 United States a Robert S Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism
Award mdash IEEE USA To 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 mdash IEEE USA
To 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 andor 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 Form List of Past Recipients
Technical Achievement
1 Outstanding Professional Award - Region 4 To 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 ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals for distinguished technical contributions in the field of electrotechnology while in US Government Service (Limit of 1 recipient) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Page 5 of 17
3 Electrotechnology Transfer Award ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led efforts to effectively transferapply 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 TAB httpwwwieeeorgwebvolunteerstabtab_501html - TAB
Literary Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the Profession ndash IEEE USA To 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 ndash IEEE USA To recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their literary efforts to the advancement of the US professional objectives of IEEE (Limit of 2 recipients) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Section Achievement
1 Is this a Large Section (gt500 members) a Outstanding Large Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
b Outstanding Large Section Award ndash MGA 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
Page 6 of 17
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 (lt=500 members)
c Outstanding Small Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section
d Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA The 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 ndash MGA To 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 Recipients Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement
1 Awards Competitions and Scholarships ndash MGA
IEEE 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 more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
Page 7 of 17
IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs fields of interest by users of the informal education system The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque
Page 8 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 4 of 17
3 United States a Robert S Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism
Award mdash IEEE USA To 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 mdash IEEE USA
To 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 andor 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 Form List of Past Recipients
Technical Achievement
1 Outstanding Professional Award - Region 4 To 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 ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals for distinguished technical contributions in the field of electrotechnology while in US Government Service (Limit of 1 recipient) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Page 5 of 17
3 Electrotechnology Transfer Award ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led efforts to effectively transferapply 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 TAB httpwwwieeeorgwebvolunteerstabtab_501html - TAB
Literary Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the Profession ndash IEEE USA To 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 ndash IEEE USA To recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their literary efforts to the advancement of the US professional objectives of IEEE (Limit of 2 recipients) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Section Achievement
1 Is this a Large Section (gt500 members) a Outstanding Large Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
b Outstanding Large Section Award ndash MGA 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
Page 6 of 17
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 (lt=500 members)
c Outstanding Small Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section
d Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA The 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 ndash MGA To 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 Recipients Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement
1 Awards Competitions and Scholarships ndash MGA
IEEE 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 more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
Page 7 of 17
IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs fields of interest by users of the informal education system The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque
Page 8 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
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Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
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Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 5 of 17
3 Electrotechnology Transfer Award ndash IEEE USA To honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led efforts to effectively transferapply 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 TAB httpwwwieeeorgwebvolunteerstabtab_501html - TAB
Literary Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understanding of the Profession ndash IEEE USA To 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 ndash IEEE USA To recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through their literary efforts to the advancement of the US professional objectives of IEEE (Limit of 2 recipients) Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Section Achievement
1 Is this a Large Section (gt500 members) a Outstanding Large Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
b Outstanding Large Section Award ndash MGA 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
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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 (lt=500 members)
c Outstanding Small Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section
d Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA The 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 ndash MGA To 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 Recipients Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement
1 Awards Competitions and Scholarships ndash MGA
IEEE 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 more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
Page 7 of 17
IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs fields of interest by users of the informal education system The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque
Page 8 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 6 of 17
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 (lt=500 members)
c Outstanding Small Section Award ndash 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 Section Past Participants Exemplary Section
d Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA The 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 ndash MGA To 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 Recipients Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement
1 Awards Competitions and Scholarships ndash MGA
IEEE 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 more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
Page 7 of 17
IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs fields of interest by users of the informal education system The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque
Page 8 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 7 of 17
IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge Visit often as updates will be provided here
2 PrecollegePre-University
a Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award mdash IEEE USA To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical professionals who are IEEE members Nomination Form and Description List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
4 Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 plaque Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
5 Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education ndash EAB Recognizes 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 IEEEs fields of interest by users of the informal education system The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque
Page 8 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 8 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
6 Major Educational Innovation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
7 Meritorious Service Citation Award ndash EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement
1 Award for Distinguished Public Service mdash IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
Organization Achievement
1 Professional Achievement Award - IEEE USA To 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 Description Past Recipients
2 Employer Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee continuing education and professional development
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 9 of 17
Nomination Form and Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past Recipients
3 SocietyCouncil Professional Development Award - EAB Recognizes 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 Instructions Reference Form and Instructions Past 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 frac12 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
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 10 of 17
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 Sectionrsquos 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 ldquoto think out side of the boxrdquo
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of Johnrsquos leadership in varying section positions John has served Our Sectionrsquos 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
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 11 of 17
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 amp R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement software engineering licensing module to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelorrsquos 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 amp 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 amp 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
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 12 of 17
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 Engineerrsquos Week Childrenrsquos Day at the Childrenrsquos 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 ndash 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 IEEErsquos mission I highly recommend John Doe for Outstanding Member for Region 4 Sincerely
Fred Volunteer
Position
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 13 of 17
Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year Outstanding Member Section
2016 Tom Kaminski Madison
2016 Pierce Carpenter Nebraska
2015
2014 Kimball Williams
2014 Steve Kerchberger
2014 Vincent Winstead
2013 Mark A Steffka
2012 Dave Hoff Twin Cities
2012 Dr Tarek Lahdhiri Southeastern Michigan
2011 Myron F Wilson Lexington
2011 Kristi J Brooks Red River Valley
2010 Bill Gorder Southern Minnesota
2010 John Johnson Iowa-Illinois
2009 Gary Bishop Cedar Rapids
2009 William Serre Iowa-Illinois
2008 Jack Rector Cedar Rapids
2007
2006 Robert J Evanich Central Indiana
2005
2004 Alan H Stillerman Central Indiana
2003 Sohrab Asgarpoor Nebraska
2002
2001
2000 Hal Dendurant Cedar Rapids
2000 Satyendra N Basu SE Michigan
1999 Ellis Nolley Twin Cities
1998 David McKendry SE Michigan
1997 Irwin C Smiley Chicago
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 14 of 17
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year Outstanding ProfessionalEngineer Section
2016 Isabel Lujan Central Indiana
2015 Cyrous Rostamzadeh
2015 Salah Faik
2014
2014 Paul Dahlen
2013
2012 James P Muccioli Southeastern Michigan
2011 Poul Andersen Southeastern Michigan
2011 Manas K Roy Cedar Rapids
2010 Don Ewing Toledo
2010 Kaizhong Gao Twin Cities
2009 James Powers Iowa-Illinois
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Damon Holladay Central Indiana
2006 Dr Chunting Mi SE Michigan
2005
2004
2003 Dr Ali Asraf Chowdhury Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Fred Bauer SE Michigan
1999 Eric Aupperie SE Michigan
1998 David Horvath SE Michigan
1997 Mohammed S Alam Ft Wayne
1996 John Oldenkamp Ft Wayne
1995
1994 Aly A Mahoud Ft Wayne
1994 Ronald A Nordin Chicago
1993
1992 Ronald O Gunderson Nebraska
1992 Dennis L Polla Twin Cities
1992 Donald L Bramlett SE Michigan
1991 Richard Dyott Chicago
1991 Muhammad Rashid Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 15 of 17
Past Participants Large Section
Year Outstanding Large Section
2015
2014
2013 Chicago Section
2012 Not Awarded
2011 Chicago Section
2010 Not Awarded
2009 Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year Outstanding Small Section
2014 Toledo Section
2013
2012 Southern Minnesota Section
2011 Cedar Rapids Section
2010 Toledo Section
2009 Arrowhead
2009 Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding Young ProfessionalGOLD Member
Year Region 4 GOLD Award Section
2015
2014
2013
2012 Not Awarded
2011 William O Serre Iowa Illinois
2010 Sara Venhuisen
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 16 of 17
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year Outstanding Student Member Student Branch or Section
2016 Christopher Barth University of Illinois - UIUC
2016 Sajid Asif North Dakota State University
2014 Amith Abraham
2014 Chris Volny
2013 Joseph Pietrykowski
2013 Benjamin Levison
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
Page 17 of 17
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
2008 Not Awarded
2007 Chicago
2006 Central Indiana
2005
2004
2003 Central Indiana
2003 Iowa-Illinois
2002
2001
2000 Southeastern Michigan
1999 Twin Cities
1999 SE Michigan ndash High Profeciency
Section
1998 Nebraska
1998 Rock River Valley
1997 SE Michigan
1996 Calumet
1995
1994
1993
1992 SE Michigan Ft Wayne
1990
1989
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