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Irwin Mark Jacobs, founding
Chairman and Chief Executive
Emeritus of Qualcomm, Inc. &
2013 IEEE Medal of Honor recipient
The IEEE Awards Board (AB) administers the highest medals, awards, and recognitions presented by IEEE. Through its Awards Program, IEEE advances the interests of its members by recognizing their contributions in advancing the fields of interest to IEEE to the benefit of society. By this means, the image and prestige of the organization, its members, and the profession are all enhanced. The IEEE Awards Program honors members and other professionals for their service to society.
For nearly a century, the IEEE Awards Program has paid tribute to technologists who have impacted technology, society, and the engineering profession. Nominate a colleague for one of IEEE's most prestigious honors.
The IEEE Medals, Awards, and Recognitions are sponsored by some of the world's leading corporations, foundations, and individuals who support IEEE's fields of interest.
Nominate for IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
The IEEE Awards Board administers IEEE-level awards on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors. These consist of IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards (TFAs), and Recognitions. These are the highest-level awards given by IEEE.
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The IEEE Medals are at the top of the hierarchy of awards with the IEEE Medal of Honor as the top honor. IEEE Medals embrace significant and broad IEEE interests and purposes.
IEEE Technical Field Awards are awarded for contributions or leadership in specific fields of interest of IEEE.
IEEE Recognitions are comprised of Service Awards, Corporate Recognitions, Prize Papers & Scholarships, Honorary Membership, and External Awards.
These awards may be presented annually when, in the judgment of the Awards Board, suitable candidates are available. Candidates for the IEEE Medals, TFAs, and Recognitions shall be endorsed by the Awards Board before submission to the IEEE Board of Directors for final approval. IEEE-level awards may be established and terminated only by the IEEE Board of Directors.
Presentation of IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions
IEEE Medal of Honor and the IEEE-level Medals, as well as the Service Awards, Corporate Awards, and Honorary Membership, shall be presented at the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony.
IEEE Technical Field Awards (TFAs) and Prize Papers are presented by the IEEE President or designee at an IEEE technical conference or symposium as recommended by the relevant selection committee, endorsed by the IEEE Technical Field Awards Council, and approved by the IEEE Awards Board (AB). However, in rare and unusual circumstances, and with the approval of the AB, the presentation may be made at a non-IEEE technical conference.
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All IEEE awards shall be presented at times and places approved by the Awards Board. IEEE-level awards shall be made in the same calendar year as the year of the award for which the recipient was chosen.
Awards Nomination Deadlines
- 31 January
Technical Field Awards - 1 July
Medals - 1 July
Recognitions - 15 November
Fortescue Scholarship
Life Member Fellowship
IEEE Awards News
2013 IEEE Medal of Honor Recipient Irwin M. Jacobs
Learn how the co-founder of Qualcomm revolutionized digital communications
IEEE Awards Booklets
The IEEE Awards Booklet highlights the achievements of the Institute-level IEEE Medals, Recognitions, IEEE Technical Field Awards, recipients, and other honors.
