MGA Outstanding Large, Medium, and Small Section Award Recipients
MGA Outstanding Large, Medium, and Small Section Awards are awarded to one large Section, one medium Section, and one small Section each year, for their successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.
This year's MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients
Large - IEEE Kerala Section, Region 10
Congratulations to the following officers for their efforts.
| 2020 | |
| Chair | Sameer S M |
| Vice Chair | Sarada Jayakrishnan |
| Secretary | Shahim Baker |
| Treasurer | Sunitha Beevi. K |
Medium - IEEE Ecuador Section, Region 9
Congratulations to the following officers for their efforts.
| 2020 | |
| Chair | Diego Benitez |
| Vice Chair | Mara Falconi |
| Secretary | Henry Suarez-Aviles |
| Treasurer | Omar Aguirre |
Small - IEEE Panama Section, Region 9
Congratulations to the following officers for their efforts.
| 2020 | |
| Chair | Guadalupe Gonzalez |
| Vice Chair | Julio Garcia |
| Secretary | Jeanette Shakalli |
| Treasurer | Carlos Plazaola |
| Past Chair | Ivan Castillo |
Outstanding Large Section Award recipients
| Year Selected |
Region | Section |
| 2020 | 10 | IEEE Kerala Section |
| 2019 | 10 | IEEE Bangalore Section |
| 2018 | 10 | IEEE Bangladesh Section |
| 2017 | 8 | IEEE Tunisia Section |
| 2016 | 6 | IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section |
| 2015 | 10 | IEEE Kerala Section |
| 2014 | 10 | IEEE Bangalore Section |
| 2013 | 1 | IEEE North Jersey Section |
| 2012 | 1 | IEEE Boston Section |
| 2011 | 7 | IEEE Ottawa Section |
| 2010 | 7 | IEEE Vancouver Section |
| 2009 | 10 | IEEE Taipei Section |
| 2008 | 9 | IEEE Peru Section |
| 2007 | 3 | IEEE Melbourne Section |
| 2006 | 2 | IEEE Pittsburgh Section |
| 2005 | 7 | IEEE Ottawa Section |
| 2004 | 1 | IEEE Long Island Section |
Large Section = 1,501 or more members
Outstanding Medium Section Award recipients
| Year Selected |
Region | Section |
| 2020 | 9 | IEEE Ecuador Section |
| 2019 | 8 | IEEE South Africa Section |
| 2018 | No award presented | |
| 2017 | 7 | IEEE Southern Alberta Section |
| 2016 | 9 | IEEE Argentina Section |
| 2015 | 1 | IEEE New Jersey Coast Section |
| 2014 | 8 | IEEE Croatia Section |
Medium Section = 501 - 1,500 members
The Outstanding Medium Section Award was established in November 2013.
Outstanding Small Section Award recipients
| Year Selected |
Region | Section |
| 2020 | 9 | IEEE Panama Section |
| 2019 | 8 | IEEE Kenya Section |
| 2018 | 8 | IEEE Cyprus Section |
| 2017 | 7 | IEEE London Section |
| 2016 | No award presented | |
| 2015 | 9 | IEEE Nicaragua Section |
| 2014 | 9 | IEEE Panama Section |
| 2013 | 1 | IEEE Green Mountain Section |
| 2012 | 5 | IEEE Galveston Bay Section |
| 2011 | 7 | IEEE London Section |
| 2010 | 7 | IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section |
| 2009 | 6 | IEEE Richland Section |
| 2008 | 10 | IEEE South Australia Section |
| 2007 | 10 | IEEE Shikoku Section |
| 2006 | 5 | IEEE Oklahoma Section |
| 2005 | 9 | IEEE Bahia Section |
| 2004 | 10 | IEEE South Australia Section |
Small Section = 500 or less members
In November 2003, the Outstanding Large and Small Section Awards were established. These awards were presented as a substitute for the Outstanding Section Award.
Outstanding Section Award recipients
| Year Selected |
Region | Section |
| 2002 | 10 | IEEE Bombay Section |
| 2001 | 2 | IEEE Philadelphia Section |
Activity highlights from this year's award recipients
The IEEE Kerala Section conducted over 1000 events in 2019 covering multiple technical, professional and educational programs that enhanced the visibility of IEEE. The Section successfully hosted the Region’s flagship conference TENCON and launched one of the most impactful programs called "Roadmap to Success in Engineering Studies", which helped many engineering aspirants to choose their target program and career. Throughout 2019, the Section held technical talks and educational training on innovative, relevant topics and cutting-edge technologies.
The IEEE Ecuador Section successfully organized a number of activities, technical and educational programs and projects in 2019. The Section effectively leveraged social media and multiple communication channels to keep members informed and engaged. The Section held a number of important projects and activities to support student activities and the creation of new units at both, student and professional levels. The Ecuador Section recognizes its members and non-members through the Coordination of Awards and Recognition program.
The IEEE Panama Section increased its membership by 42.6% in 2019 and conducted activities that ranged from seminars and workshops to technical dinners. The Section was a key advisor to the Technological University of Panama on the process of acquiring an IEEE Xplore institutional license. Through its educational activities, the Panama Section ensures schools in the country have an updated curriculum for engineering students. In 2019, the Section successfully launched a national ‘RoboCup Junior competition’ for children and a NASA Contest (Space Apps Challenge) with the support from local universities and increased the visibility of IEEE.