2003 RAB Award Recipients

Hugo Maria Fernandez-Verstegen (R9)   
For his significant contributions to making IEEE a truly global Society.

Juan Carlos Miguez (R9) 
For innovation and exemplary leadership in the conception, realization and successful implementation of the IEEE Region 9 Voluntary Contribution Fund.

Ricardo Fernandez del Busto (R9) 
For the strengthening of IEEE activities and outstanding leadership in educational activities within Mexico.

Duane J.  Ripperger (R5)
For exemplary efforts in promoting IEEE Student Activities and the Texas BEST Program. 

Elisa Barney Smith (R6)
For outstanding leadership of the Boise Section.

Nabil K. Al-Dabal (R8) 
In recognition of his outstanding efforts in successfully organizing the inaugural IEEE-Gulf Cooperation Council Electrical and Electronics Conference.

Jorge M. Hedderwick (R9) 
For significant contributions in the promotion and development of technical activities within IEEE Latin America.

Jorge J. Him (R9) 
For his exemplary service in organizing CONCAPAN XXII and for improving IEEE relations with government and industry within Panama.

Javier Ruiz-del-Solar (R9)  
For creating the IEEE Latin American Student Robotics Competition which stimulated new technical activities for IEEE Students.