MGA Awards and Recognition Program
The awards and recognition program of the Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board is designed to promote, recognize, and reward excellence in promoting the interests of IEEE as reflected in the operations of MGA and IEEE geographic unit activities (Regions, Councils, Areas, Sections, Chapters, Affinity Groups, Student Branches, and Student Branch Chapters). The program is administered by the MGA Awards and Recognition Committee (MGA ARC).
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Ongoing Call for Nominations
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Currently accepting nominations thru 15 May 2024 |
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Current accepting nominations anytime during 2024 |
Click below to learn how to complete a MGA Individual Award Nomination successfully (a video will open in another tab or window).
Upcoming Nominations
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Next nomination period to be announced in mid-2024 |
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Next nomination period to be announced in 2026 |
Recent Award Recipients
2023 MGA Outstanding Section Award Recipients
On 17 June 2023, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected the following recipients of the 2023 MGA Outstanding Section Awards:
- 2023 MGA Outstanding Large Section Award recipient is the IEEE Italy Section from Region 8.
- 2023 MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award recipient is the IEEE Tainan Section from Region 10.
- 2023 MGA Outstanding Small Section Award recipient is the IEEE South Saskatchewan Section from Region 7.
Congratulations to the Italy, Tainan, and South Saskatchewan Sections for being selected for these awards and "for their successful efforts in fulfilling IEEE's educational and scientific goals 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 recipients, as well as previous recipients, are listed on the MGA Outstanding Section Award Recipients web page. There is also a section of the page highlighting some of the activities from this year’s award recipients.
MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award Recipient
On 17 June 2023, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board selected Maike Luiken (R7) London Section as the 2023 award recipient. Congratulations to Maike Luiken, "For exemplary leadership and commitment to MGA, IEEE members and the public, and for championing technological solutions to sustainable development and climate change challenges".
Friend of MGA Award Recipients
On 17 June 2023, the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Board approved the following recipients for the 2023 Organizational Supporting Friend of IEEE MGA Award: Facultad Regional Buenos Aires - Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN BA) from Region 9, Argentina, London Stock Exchange Group/LSEG from Region 10, Sri Lanka, and Children’s Week Council of Australia (CWCOA), from Region 10. On behalf of the MGA Board and the MGA Awards and Recognition Committee, congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the members who took the time to submit nominations.
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List of MGA Awards
Below is a list of awards administered by MGA ARC:
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Award |
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Number of Awards |
Selection Committee |
| MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award | Yes | One | MGA ARC |
| MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award | Yes | Up to three (3) | MGA ARC |
| MGA Innovation Award | Yes | One | MGA ARC |
| MGA Leadership Award | Yes | Up to three (3) | MGA ARC |
| MGA Achievement Award | Yes | Up to six (6) | MGA ARC |
| MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award | Yes | Up to six (6) | MGA ARC |
| MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award | Every three (3) years | One | MGA ARC |
| IEEE VP Member and Geographic Activities Discretionary Award | Discretionary | Discretion | VP MGA & ARC Chair |
| Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Award | Yes | Committee discretion | MGA ARC |
| MGA Outstanding Large Section Award | Yes | One | MGA ARC |
| MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award | Yes | One | MGA ARC |
| MGA Outstanding Small Section Award | Yes | One | MGA ARC |
Each award has a unique mission and criteria and offers the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate leaders. Click here to learn more about the MGA Awards nomination process, guidelines, and eligibility, and how to submit a nomination. For additional MGA Awards information, reference Section 8.0 of the MGA Operations Manual.
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Questions, suggestions, feedback? Contact MGA Awards staff at mga-awards@ieee.org