MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award Recipients

No award presented.

Roland J. Saam (R8), U.K. & Rep. of Ireland Section
For exemplary service and significant contributions over many years, particularly developing and maintaining the distinctive IEEE Region 8 News, which fosters collaboration and engagement across three continents.

For distinguished contributions to IEEE global activities through establishing new technical activities and publications - the Transmission & Distribution Latin America conference and the IEEE Latin America Transactions, an electronic periodical published in multiple languages.

Martin J. Bastiaans (R8), Benelux Section
For significant contributions to the IEEE volunteer experience and member engagement throughout the world.

Marcelo Mota (R7), Toronto Section
For 20 years of IEEE volunteerism, and significant contributions to the development and promotion of global activities and services to IEEE members.

Gerhard Hancke (R8), South Africa Section
For inspiring membership development and services as a member of several regional and technical conferences worldwide.

Rob Reilly (R1), Boston Section
For distinguished contributions to IEEE’s global activities through the establishment and development of IEEE chapters.

Elya B. Joffe (R8), Israel Section
For outstanding contribution to enhancement of the transnational character of IEEE through promotion of conferences, membership and chapter development on a regional and global basis.

Hans J. Schmitt (R8), Germany Section
For exemplary contributions in providing fiscal and financial leadership to the geographic units within Africa, Europe, Greenland, Iceland, the Republics of the former USSR, and the Near and Middle East.

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

Rolf Remshardt (R8)
For exemplary contributions in bringing the benefits of IEEE members and colleagues throughout Europe and for effective fiscal and financial leadership within IEEE Region 8.

Theodore W. Hissey, Jr. (R2)
For his contributions to the IEEE's global technical activities and international cooperation.

Maurice Papo (R8)
For significant contributions in making the IEEE an effective global organization.

1999
Joel B. Snyder (R1)
For his long term commitment to expanding IEEE activities available to members outside of the United States and in particular for his efforts to bring the spectrum of career oriented activities to the members of Regions 7 through 10.

1998
Erling Hesla and Kao Chen (R6)
For creating and implementing an innovative technical and administrative partnership program to promote IEEE globalization.

1997
Michel Lecours (R7)
For distinguished contributions to IEEE Canada and the worldwide Engineering Community as Editor of the Canadian Electrical and Computers Engineering Journal.

1996
Vijay K. Bhargava (R7)
For promoting the integration of Regional and Technical Activities worldwide, and for setting an example on the process.

1995
Luis T. Gandia (R9)
A full professional life dedicated to serving and stimulating others, through his example, to live and support the principles and ideals of the IEEE.

1994
Jim Vasseleu (R10)
For more than 20 years of dedicated services, encouraging expansion & development of IEEE in Region 10.

1993
Forrest L. Staffanson (R6)
For outstanding contributions to enhancement of the transnational character of IEEE through dedicated and extensive work on the IEEE Admissions and Advancement Committee and on the Recognized Educational Program Subcommittee.

1992
Robert T. H. Alden (R7)
For exceptional leadership in the promotion of electronic mail worldwide and promoting IEEE as a leader in the use of communications technology.

1991
Robert C. Winton (R8)
For continuing and exemplary efforts in providing a transnational dimension to numerous IEEE activities and for unique contributions to the SC '90 program.

1990
Charles R. Wright (R5)
For innovative leadership in the simulation and promotion of Student Professional Awareness Conferences throughout the World.

1989
G.H. Byford (R8)
For creative innovation in the editing, production, and management of the Region 8 News, thus improving communication and member service in Region 8.

1988
H. Kalyanasunaram (R10)
For effective leadership which resulted in the formation of a significant number of new Student Branches in India.

1987
Jacob Baal-Schem (R8)
For Initiation, Guidance and Enhancement of the MELECON Series of Conferences.

1986
Gilles A. Baril (R7)
For outstanding leadership in creating and implementing the internationally oriented multi-conference package concept in MONTECH '86 - a Montreal Section initiative.

1986
Carlos Rivera Abrams (R9)
For creative accomplishments and exemplary efforts in expanding the Student, Chapter Section and Region activities in Latin America.

1985
Jose Fernando Valdez C (R9)
For exceptional leadership and creativity in successfully integrating all of the RAB Objectives into the operations of the IEEE Peru Section.

1984
M. V. Chauhan (R10)
For creative leadership in the aggressive and successful pursuit of membership development in Region 10.

1983
Walter E. Proebster (R8)
For significant extension of activities in Region 8 and for dedicated effort leading to the formation of the IEEE Kenya Section and AFRICON’83.

1983
Dadomar D. Patel (R10)
For dedicated efforts in developing the Kenya Section and for leadership in planning and implementation of the first IEEE conference on the African Continent – AFRICON’83.