Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award Recipients

2005

Elya B. Joffe (Israel Section, R8)
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.

2004

Hans J. Schmitt (Germany Section, R8)   
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.

2003

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

2002

Rolf Remshardt (Region 8)
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.

2001

Theodore W. Hissey, Jr., Region 2
"For his contributions to the IEEE's global technical activities and international cooperation."

2000

Maurice Papo, Region 8
"For significant contributions in making the IEEE an effective global organization."

1999

Joel B. Snyder, Region 1
"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, Region 6
"For creating and implementing an innovative technical and administrative partnership program to promote IEEE globalization."

1997

Michel Lecours, Region 7
"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, Region 7
"For promoting the integration of Regional and Technical Activities worldwide, and for setting an example on the process."

1995

Luis T. Gandia, Region 9
"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, Region 10
"For more than 20 years of dedicated services, encouraging expansion & development of IEEE in Region 10"

1993

Forrest L. Staffanson, Region 6
"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, Region 7
"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, Region 8
"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, Region 5
"For innovative leadership in the simulation and promotion of Student Professional Awareness Conferences throughout the World."

1989

G.H. Byford, Region 8
"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, Region 10
"For effective leadership which resulted in the formation of a significant number of new Student Branches in India."

1987

Jacob Baal-Schem, Region 8
"For Initiation, Guidance and Enhancement of the MELECON Series of Conferences."

1986

Gilles A. Baril, Region 7
"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, Region 9
"For creative accomplishments and exemplary efforts in expanding the Student, Chapter Section and Region activities in Latin America."

1985

Jose Fernando Valdez C, Region 9
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, Region 10
"For creative leadership in the aggressive and successful pursuit of membership development in Region 10."

1983

Walter E. Proebster, Region 8
"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, Region 10
"For dedicated efforts in developing the Kenya Section an for leadership in planning and implementation of the first IEEE conference on the African Continent – AFRICON’83."