Platinum Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Award

 PURPOSE

To recognize companies/organizations which have provided generous and sustained support to the IEEE and its members.  This award is established as a means to garner publicity and recognition of IEEE; to influence the work environment of or members in a positive way.  Platinum Friend awards are not given for singular events.  Platinum Friend award is a one time industry award.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must meet all of the conditions of the Supporting Friend of Member and Geographic Activities Award
• Must have demonstrated support for a minimum period of three years
• Must have won a supporting award at least once during the period in question, usually three to five years. 

The nominator will submit a one to two page letters on why the award should be given to the individual or firm nominated.  The solicitation process is explained below.

Requests for Platinum Friend awards made to companies or to senior individuals within companies should be endorsed by an appropriate number of IEEE members to indicate that the support provided is genuine and broadly based. 

NOMINEE SOLICITATION

• At the end of each year, MGA ARC will review all Sustaining/Supporting Friend Award recipient nominations for that year, and provide scores to determine the best three candidates.
• At the end of the third year ARC will review all potential candidates and rank according to their scores.
• List the top 3 or 4 recipients for each year, and do the three-yearly nomination invitations from these.

SCHEDULE

The first year a recipient will be selected for this award will be in 2008 based upon recipients during the years 2005, 2006 & 2007.

SCOPE

This award is presented every 3 years.

BASIS OF SELECTION

Based on the nominations submitted, MGA ARC will determine the recipient of this award based on the following factors.

1. Atmosphere which encourages volunteerism
2. Availability of corporate space to conduct IEEE meetings
3. The encouragement to become an IEEE member
4. The number of IEEE activities sponsored by the company in the last 3 years
5. The free or discounted permission of company resources

SELECTION COMMITTEE

The selections, to be approved by MGA Board, will be developed by MGA Awards & Recognition Committee.

AWARD INSTRUMENT

The award consists of a specially engraved crystal/marble sculpture along with a mounted certificate emphasizing the scope of the Member and Geographic Activities network, bearing the signature of the IEEE Vice President, Member and Geographic Activities.

PRESENTATION

Presentation of the award shall be made by the Vice President, Member and Geographic Activities (or his delegate) at an industry related venue, selected by the recipient. Alternately, the award may be presented at an appropriate Sections Congress function, with consent from the Sections Congress Steering Committee.