IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award

Sponsored by: IEEE

Nomination Form | Recipients  | Committee Roster

NOTE:  Please send all nomination material to:  herzaward@ieee.org

Nomination Deadline - 31 January

IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award, created in 2005 by the IEEE Board of Directors, and named in honor of Eric Herz, who has had a long and illustrious career as both a volunteer and staff member of the IEEE. Mr. Herz has served in a wide variety of volunteer positions from the Sections to the Board of Directors. Mr. Herz has also served as the IEEE General Manager and Executive Director and contributed significantly to the growth and reputation of the IEEE.

The award is presented for demonstrated contributions over a long period of time by a present or past full time staff member. 

Present and past full time staff members of the IEEE with at least ten years of service are eligible.

Any IEEE Volunteer may submit nominations. IEEE Staff, Members of the Awards Board, BoD and the selection committee are not eligible to nominate or endorse candidates for the Eric Herz Award.

The IEEE Awards Board shall recommend candidates for the IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award to the Board of Directors for final approval.  The IEEE Eric Herz Outstanding Staff Member Award shall be administered by the Awards Board.

The award may be awarded on an annual basis when a suitable candidate is nominated.

In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: substantial impact on the goals and objectives of the IEEE while a staff member, substantial impact on the success of  a number of IEEE initiatives, leadership in a number of staff activities.

The award consists of a certificate, honorarium, and travel expenses to attend the presentation of the award at the last IEEE Board of Directors Meeting of the year.