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Call for Nominations: IEEE MGA Awards, Recognizing Outstanding IEEE Volunteers
You can help recognize the efforts of outstanding volunteers by nominating individuals for one of the prestigious IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Awards. Each award has a unique mission and criteria and offers the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate leaders.
If you know someone who has made substantial regional IEEE volunteer contributions through innovative projects, exemplary leadership, service, or by fulfilling the goals as related to transnational activities, consider nominating them for one of the following awards:
MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award
MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award
Please visit the MGA Award nomination web page to review the nominator guidelines and eligibility requirements and link to the portal for nominations.
The deadline for nominations is 15 October 2019 (for completed nomination form and two letters of endorsement).
Please note: MGA awards are peer-recognized awards; therefore, self-nomination is not permitted.
Please e-mail MGA Awards with any questions about the MGA Awards and Recognition Program.
Candidates for 2020 IEEE President-Elect Issue Their Position Statements
The two candidates share their plans for increasing diversity, expanding services, and attracting more members from industry
Land and Milojicic Run for President-Elect IEEE President Moura on the Importance of Financial Transparency
The annual IEEE election process begins in August, so be sure to check your mailbox then for your ballot. To help you choose the 2020 IEEE president-elect, The Institute is publishing the official biographies and position statements of the two candidates, as approved by the IEEE Board of Directors. The candidates are Fellows Susan K. “Kathy” Land and Dejan Milojicic.
Call for Nominations: IEEE Technical Field Awards, Herz Staff Award, and Medals & Recognitions
Nominations are due 15 January annually for the IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFA) and the IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award and 15 June annually for IEEE Medals and Recognitions. IEEE TFAs are awarded for contributions to or leadership in a specific field of interest of the IEEE. IEEE Medals and Recognitions are the highest awards that the IEEE presents on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors. IEEE Medals embrace significant and broad IEEE interests and purposes.
2019 Call for IEEE-USA Board of Directors Nominations
The IEEE-USA Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee asks for your help identifying U.S. IEEE Regions 1-6 members who may be interested in, and well-qualified for, service in the following IEEE-USA Board positions:
· IEEE-USA President-Elect*
· IEEE-USA Secretary/Treasurer
· IEEE-USA Vice President – Career & Member Services
· IEEE-USA Vice President – Communications & Public Awareness
· IEEE-USA Vice President – Government Relations
· IEEE-USA Young Professional Representative
Call for Nominations – MGA Outstanding Section Awards
Each year, the MGA Outstanding Section Awards are presented to one large, one medium, and one small Section (across all Regions), to recognize their excellent work and successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public. The recipient Sections are acknowledged for maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.
Three awards are presented, as follows:
- Large Section = 1,501 or more members (including Students) as of 31 December of the prior year;
- Medium Section = 501-1,500 members (including Students) as of 31 December of the prior year;
- Small Section = 500 or fewer members (including Students) as of 31 December of the prior year
To nominate your Section for the MGA Outstanding Large, Medium, or Small Section Award, please go to https://ieee.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/home/205. Follow the links provided to review the selection criteria.
The deadline for submissions is 15 May 2019. Recipients will be announced in July 2019.