MGA Geographic Units - New Award Approval Process
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- The award objectives of IEEE and MGA which are comprised by the proposal.
- Monetary aspects, including the funding source, third-party agreements, custody of funds, depositories, foundations, and all other issues having to do with the fiscal integrity of the proposal.
- Qualify completeness and merits of the proposal, and the desired results.
- Assessment of the potential for successful implementation.
- MGA ARC will evaluate all proposals for the establishment of new awards or revision of existing awards in accordance with established policies and procedures and in terms of:
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All new award proposals or revisions to existing awards from the Geo-units will be reviewed by the MGA ARC to ensure they meet all identified criteria and reported to the MGA Board once approved by the Region via the applicable Region Director’s report.
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All new award proposals or revisions to existing awards originating from Committees reporting into the MGA Board would be reviewed by the MGA ARC and MELCC to ensure they meet all identified criteria and brought forward to the MGA Board for approval.
The MGA ARC meets during the following months in 2023: February, April, June, August, October, and November.
Email all questions to mga-awards@ieee.org
Previous MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award recipients
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The following MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Awards have been presented.
2023
Maike Luiken (R7), London Section
For exemplary leadership and commitment to MGA, IEEE members and the public, and for championing technological solutions to sustainable development and climate change challenges.
2020
Luis Alberto Remez (R9), Argentina Section
For long-term leadership, commitment, and contributions as a volunteer in supporting the MGA goals and strategies for the benefit of IEEE and its members.2018
Marc T. Apter (R2), Northern Virginia Section
For lifelong, selfless leadership in contributing to the attainment of MGA's strategic goals and for inspiring others to be engaged with IEEE.
2014
Joseph V. Lillie (R5), Lafayette Section
For a life of committed and distinguished action for all members of IEEE.
2011
Evelyn H. Hirt (R6), Richland Section
For a career of exemplary service and inspirational leadership that enthusiastically promotes IEEE as a desirable professional home, and for mentoring volunteers around the world in support of MGA goals and strategies which emphasize member engagement and enhanced organizational unit cooperation.
2008
Robert S. Duggan, Jr. (R3), Atlanta Section
For a lifetime of outstanding leadership, support, positive thinking and a powerful influence that encouraged others to follow him in the spirit of his service promoting the IEEE geographic activities and the engineering profession.
2005
Louis A. Luceri (R1)
For significant contributions and service in advancing IEEE Regional Activities, through excellence in sustained leadership and professionalism, with the development of goals, strategic & operational plans for use within Region 1 and the IEEE.
2002
Antonio C. Bastos (R9)
For inspiring leadership and dedicated service in promoting IEEE Region, Section and Chapter activities in Region 9, and at the international level.
1999
Robert T.H. Alden (R7)
For challenging IEEE volunteers and staff to maximize their use of electronic communications in all IEEE activities.
1996
Charles R. Wright (R5)
For outstanding service to Regional Activities and exemplary contributions in preserving the History of Electrical Engineering and presenting it to the public.
1993
Wallace S. Read (R7)
For Exemplary Service to the Regional Activities Board and for Contributions to the Regional Activities of the Institute Exemplified by his Outstanding Success in Organizing and Chairing Sections Congress '90.
1990
William W. Middleton (R2)
For a Career of Outstanding Contributions, Dedicated Service and Exemplary Leadership in Advancing the Regional Objectives of the IEEE.
Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Award Recipients
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The Supporting Friend Award specifically recognizes support provided to IEEE and its members, in support of its goals, by firms, divisions of firms, or individuals.
Please Note: Prior to 2008, the awards were awarded through Regional Activities, which is now Member and Geographic Activities (MGA).
2016
FUJITSU LIMITED (R10), Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
Hitachi, Ltd (R10), Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
KDDI Corporation (R10), Fujimino-Shi, Aitama, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (R10), Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
NEC Corporation (R10), Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (R10), Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (R10), Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
Toshiba Corporation (R10), Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.
London Hydro Inc. (R7), London, ON, Canada
For many years of superb support of the IEEE Canada London Section and IEEE Canada Conferences: the IEEE Canada Electrical Power and Energy Conference and the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering.
2013
Wright Brothers Institute - Tec^Edge (R2), Dayton, OH, USA
For outstanding support of IEEE Dayton Section activities.
Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales (FCEFyN) de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC) (R9), Córdoba, Argentina
For the sustained support and hosting of IEEE activities in Argentina since 1994.
2012
C. P. Krishnan (R6), Irvine, CA, USA
For outstanding support to the IEEE Orange County Section.
Hidroelectrica Boliviana S.A. (R9), La Paz, Bolivia
For outstanding support to the IEEE Bolivia Section and the IEEE Power and Energy Society.
Netserve Systems (R6), Irvine, CA, USA
For a decade of outstanding support to the IEEE Orange County Section.
Western Digital Foundation (R6), Irvine, CA, USA
For outstanding support to the IEEE Orange County Section, including co-sponsorship of student programs.
Electronic Centre (R7), St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
For enthusiastic and unwavering support of the NECEC workshop, which encourages discourse and the sharing of research between academia and the local technology-based industries in the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section.
BAE Systems, Manassas (R2), Manassas, Virginia, USA
For continued support to IEEE Northern Virginia Section and George Mason University IEEE Student Branch professional activities.
2011
ABB Bolivia (R9), La Paz, Bolivia
For supporting and promoting technical and organizational activities since 2005 to IEEE Bolivia Section.
ABB Panama (R9), Panama, Panama
For continuous support to IEEE activities in Latin America.
CICOMRA (R9), Buenos Aires, Argentina
In recognition of continuous and outstanding help and support to IEEE Argentina Section activities.
Colegio de Ingenieros de Chile A.G. (R9), Santiago, Chile
In recognition of outstanding commitment and continued support to the activities of IEEE Chile.
NIKSUN, Inc. (R1), Princeton, NJ, USA
For continued support to IEEE industry relations and pre-university programs, and for organizing the in-depth World Wide Security and Mobility Conference (WWSMC).
2010
2009
The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at Concordia University (R7), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
For continuous support generously given to the IEEE Montreal Section.
Telephonics Corporation (R1), Farmingdale, NY, USA
For continued support of the IEEE Long island Section by providing significant contributions to the Section and Chapter meetings, as well as encouraging Telephonics employees to serve as IEEE volunteers.
Interdigital Communications Corporation (R1), Melville, NY, USA
For continued support of IEEE Long Island Systems, Applications and Technology Conference (LISAT), by providing significant financial and technical contributions over five consecutive years.
Telcordia Technologies (R1), Piscataway, NJ, USA
For outstanding and continued support of IEEE activities in the IEEE Region 1 Southern Area and exemplary cooperation during IEEE Industry Day 2009.
The MITRE Corporation (R2), McLean, VA, USA
For outstanding support in providing an opportunity for the IEEE Washington and Northern Virginia Sections to engage IEEE members in local activities by hosting/supporting IEEE events at their facilities.
Mark P. Morgan (R6), Richland, WA, USA
For his strong and continued support of the IEEE members’ professional activities within the Richland Section Power & Energy Society Chapter.
2008
Saudi Council of Engineers (R8), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The IEEE acknowledges the Saudi Council of Engineers for providing its meeting facilities and other resources for IEEE Western Saudi Arabia Section meetings and functions, and providing support to the Section in organizing and conducting joint training courses.
Entergy-Indian Point Energy Center (R1), Buchanan, NY, USA
The IEEE New York Section recognizes and commends Entergy for its valuable contributions to the members of its Tappan Zee Subsection by conducting technical presentations and hosting annual tours of its Indian Point Energy Center.
Patrick Falciano (R1), Wappingers Falls, NY, USA
The IEEE NY Section recognizes and appreciates Patrick Falciano's effort and commitment of his valuable contributions to the members of the Tappan Zee Subsection by giving presentations and conducting tours of Entergy's Indian Point Energy Center.
LTK Engineering Services, Inc. (R1), New York, NY, USA
In Sincere Appreciation of LTK Engineering Services, Inc. for the Prominent and Continual Support to the IEEE and the Affiliated Technical Societies.
Urban Engineers of New York, P.C. (R1), New York, NY, USA
In sincere appreciation of Urban Engineers of New York, P.C. for the support to the IEEE and the affiliated technical societies.
2007
North Sydney Institute of TAFE, Gore Hill Campus (R10), New South Wales, Australia
In recognition of outstanding and continued support of the activities of the IEEE New South Wales Section and its Chapters.
California Public Utilities Commission (R6), San Francisco, CA, USA
In recognition of outstanding and continued support of the activities of the IEEE San Francisco Section and its Chapters.
TELUS (R7), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
For outstanding dedication to students of IEEE Canada through the annual IEEE Canada/TELUS Innovation Award.
2006
University of Maine, Orono (R1), Orono, ME, USA
For the generous donation of the University’s resources that promote and encourage Region 1 Student Activities.
DTN Engineers, Inc. (R6), Oakland, CA, USA
For supporting and promoting the IEEE activities by allowing the San Francisco Section to conduct events within their facility.
Historical Electronics Museum in Baltimore (R2), Linthicum, MD, USA
For supporting and promoting the IEEE activities by allowing the Baltimore Section to conduct events within their facility.
Marilyn Searing (R4), Milwaukee, WI, USA
For years of dedicated service to the IEEE Milwaukee Section.
CapePeninsula University of Technology (R8), Cape Town, South Africa
For outstanding and continued support of the activities of the IEEE South Africa Section to the benefit of the Southern African community.
University of Pretoria (R8), Pretoria, South Africa
For outstanding and continued support of the activities of the IEEE South Africa Section to the benefit of the Southern African community.
University of Stellenbosch (R8), Stellenbosch, South Africa
For outstanding and continued support of the activities of the IEEE South Africa Section to the benefit of the Southern African community.
Darling's Restaurant (R1), Seekonk, MA, USA
In sincere appreciation of exceptional cooperation, outstanding service and commitment to excellence in support of the IEEE Providence Section activities.
Polytechnic University Westchester Graduate Center (R1), Hawthorne, NY, US
For actively supporting the IEEE Tappan Zee Subsection with its Technical and Professional Meetings.
MTA - New York City Transit (R1), New York, NY, USA
In sincere appreciation of MTA - New York City Transit for its support of the IEEE New York Section and for its contributions to engineering excellence.
Con Edison (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional support t o the activities of the IEEE New York Section and technical chapters.
2005
Mr. Venu Chettupalli (R10), Andhra Pradesh, India
For the distinguished services to the IEEE fraternity within the IEEE Hyderabad Section.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (R7), Newfoundland Labrador, Canada
For continued involvement and support of many IEEE activities within IEEE Canada at the Section and Regional levels.
Zenon Environmental, Inc. (R7), Ontario, Canada
In recognition of continued support for IEEE Hamilton Section Activities.
Gennum Corporation (R7), Ontario, Canada
In recognition of continued support for IEEE Hamilton Section Activities.
Camisa and Wipf Consulting Engineers (R6), San Francisco, CA, USA
For outstanding and continued support of the activities of the IEEE San Francisco Section.
Northwestern Energy Corporation (R6), Bozeman, MT, USA
To the Bozeman Division of the Northwestern Energy Corp. for continuing support of the IEEE Montana Section.
2004
DubaiAirportFree Zone Authority (DAFZA) (R8), United Arab Emirates
In appreciation of their efforts to encourage IEEE activities and sponsor IEEE events in United Arab Emirates.
University of Toronto (R7), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
For ongoing support to the Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Comision Tecnica Mixta de Salto Grande - Delegacion del Uruguay (R9), Salto, Uruguay
For outstanding and continuous support to the Activities of the IEEE Litoral Subsection in Uruguay.
Bechtel Savannah River, Inc. (R3), Aiken, SC, USA
For continued support of employee involvement in IEEE Section and Region
2003
Micron Technology, Inc. (R6), Boise, ID, USA
For their varied and consistent support of IEEE members and activities in the Boise Section.
Satyam Computer Services, Ltd. (R10), Secunderabad, India
For their consistent support of IEEE Members in the Hyderabad Section in pursuit of business excellence with innovative, high quality solutions in information technology.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) (R6), San Francisco, CA, USA
For their many years of unstinting support to the San Francisco Section and the San Francisco Power Engineering Society, PG&E, San Francisco, has inspired a commitment to excellence.
Alcatel Bell Telephone - Antwerp (R8), Kontich, Belgium
For more than 15 years of generous hospitality given to the IEEE Benelux Section.
MemorialUniversity of Newfoundland (R7), Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
In recognition of Memorial’s supporting contributions to the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section and in particular, its role in hosting CCECE’ 97.
Yvonne Raymond, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University. of Newfoundland (R7), Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
In recognition of substantial organizational contributions to the IEEE Newfoundland-Labrador Section Conferences (NECEC 1990-2003).
Sustaining Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) Award Recipients
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Sustaining Friend Awards specifically recognize support provided to IEEE and its members, in support of its goals, by firms, divisions of firms, or individuals, demonstrated for a minimum period of three years.
Awards distributed before 2008 were awarded through Regional Activities, which is now Member and Geographic Activities (MGA).
2012
Telus Corporation (R7), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
For continual support of IEEE MGA and exemplary innovative contributions to IEEE fields of interest, specifically to endeavors at the International Conference on Communication 2012.
2011
BOEING (R5), St. Louis, MO, USA
For continued support of MGA, specifically the Sections Congress 2011 and MA-6 events.
2005
Pacific Gas & Electric Company (R6), San Francisco, CA, USA
In recognition of their generous and decades-long support to the IEEE San Francisco Section and IEEE San Francisco Section Power Engineering Society Chapter.
2004
Boeing Corporation (R5), Saint Louis, MO, USA
For their continued support for member professional activities and education within the IEEE Saint Louis Section.
Alcatel Bell Telephone (R8), Antwerp, Belgium
For more than 19 years of generous hospitality and service given to the IEEE Benelux Section.
2001
Con Edison (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
General Electric Company (R1), Fairfield, CT, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Joseph P. Loring & Associates (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Cornelius Fitzgerald & Co (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Parsons Brinkerhoff (R1), Newark, NJ, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Graphite Metallizing Corporation (R1), Yonkers, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
John C. Morris Associates (R1), Shrewsbury, NJ, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
2000
Cushman & Wakefield (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Edwards & Zuck P.E (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Raytheon Infrastructure (R1), Lexington, MA, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
S.W. Electrical Systems (R1), New York, NY, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
Tri-Tech Enterprises, Inc. (R1), Union, NJ, USA
For distinguished and continuing exceptional service to the IEEE and the IEEE New York Section.
1997
Fran Hustak
For dedicated administrative support of IEEE activities both in Canada and worldwide from 1988 to 1997.
1995
Companhia de Electricidade do Estado da Bahia (COELBA)
MGA Outstanding Large, Medium, and Small Section Award Recipients
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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.
2023 MGA Outstanding Section Award recipients
Large - IEEE Italy Section, Region 8
Congratulations to the following officers for their efforts:
| 2023 | |
| Chair | Sergio Rapuano |
| Vice Chair | Gianfranco Chicco |
| Secretary | Gaetano Zizzo |
| Treasurer | Pisana Placidi |
Medium - IEEE Tainan Section, Region 10
Congratulations to the following officers for their efforts:
| 2023 | |
| Chair | Chih-Lung Lin |
| Vice Chair | Meng-Hsueh Chiang |
| Secretary | Peng-Ting Chen |
| Treasurer | Hsun-Ping Hsieh |
Small - IEEE South Saskatchewan Section, Region 7
Congratulations to the following officers for their efforts:
| 2023 | |
| Chair | Kin Choong Yow |
| Vice Chair | Shahedur Rahman |
| Secretary | Usman Munawar |
| Treasurer | Moeed Shamim |
Outstanding Large Section Award recipients
| Year Selected |
Region | Section |
| 2023 | 8 | IEEE Italy Section |
| 2022 | 10 | IEEE Italy Section |
| 2021 | 10 | IEEE Hong Kong 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 |
| 2023 | 10 | IEEE Tainan Section |
| 2022 | 2 | IEEE Columbus Section |
| 2021 | 9 | IEEE Argentina 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 |
| 2023 | 7 | IEEE South Saskatchewan Section |
| 2022 | 5 | IEEE Galveston Bay Section |
| 2021 | 8 | IEEE Oman 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 Italy Section has over 60 units among Chapters, Affinity Groups, Student Branches, Joint Chapters, etc. All Chapters and AGs have active Officers and exceed the minimum membership requirement. In 2022, the Section nominated the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activity Coordinator, who interacts with the community. The Section organized 290+ events in 2022. Melecon 2022,organized with the R8, was the most remarkable event, with 250+ participants and a very robust technical program. Overall, the Section has successful multiple technical, professional, and educational programs.
The IEEE Tainan Section continues promoting academic and professional development for members by building stronger connections with chapters and members, encouraging participation in local and international conferences and section activities. Despite the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Section worked to revitalize the student activities that had been put on hold for over a year. In 2022, 70 technical activities were held, including the "IEEE DAY 2022 CELEBRATIONS: Tainan Section Student Membership Promotional Event".
The IEEE South Saskatchewan Section has all its units active and has organized at least two activities in the past year. Section members participated in community service events such as University of Regina's Engineering Project Day and the Regina Engineering Competition, both raising awareness of the IEEE brand to undergraduate engineering students and high school science students. The Section organized multiple events aimed to improve relations with both government and industry partners and provide a platform for them to influence the career choices of our student members.