IEEE Medal of Honor

The IEEE Medal of Honor, established in 1917, is the highest IEEE award. It is presented when a candidate is identified as having made a particular contribution that forms a clearly exceptional addition to the science and technology of concern to IEEE. 

Sponsor: The IEEE Foundation

Presented to: An individual

Scope: For an exceptional contribution or an extraordinary career in the IEEE fields of interest

Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, a bronze replica, a certificate, and honorarium. In a given year, if the Medal of Honor Recipient is not an IEEE member, that recipient will be automatically recommended to the IEEE Board of Directors for IEEE Honorary Membership.

Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: substantial significance of achievement, originality, impact on society, impact on the profession, publications, and patents relating to the achievement. The quality of the nomination is also considered.

Nomination deadline: 1 July

Presentation: At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony

• Bruce Wooley, Chair
• Lew Terman, Awards Board Chair
• Mikio Aoyama
• Robert Dennard
• Robert Gallager
• John McDonald
• James D. Meindl
• H. Vincent Poor
• Ronald Schafer