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.
