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The IEEE Dennis J. Picard Medal for Radar Technologies and Applications was established in 1999, in honor of Dennis J. Picard, whose lifetime of work at Raytheon Company helped make them a leader in tactical missile systems.
Sponsor: Raytheon Co.
Presented to: An individual or group of not more than three in number
Scope: For outstanding accomplishments in advancing the fields of radar technologies and their applications
Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, bronze replica, certificate, and honorarium.
Basis for Judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: field leadership, contribution, originality, breadth, inventive value, publications, other achievements, society activities, honors, duration, and overall strength of the nomination.
Nomination deadline: 1 July
Presentation: At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony