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#5e1233;">All Awards are listed by year and alphabetically by Award name.  Each column is sortable.<br />Use the <strong>Filter</strong> to narrow your selection.</p> <p> </p> <div class="table-responsive"> <table id="tbl-mga-awards" class="table table-striped"> <thead> <tr><th>Year</th><th>Award Name</th><th>Recipient</th><th>Affiliation</th><th>Citation</th></tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>2024</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>Southwest Research Institute</td> <td>(R5) Lone Star Section, USA</td> <td> <p>"For long and outstanding support of IEEE through paid volunteer time, membership subsidies, direct financial support, and in-kind contributions"</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2024</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>Promtur Panama</td> <td>(R9) Panama Section, Panama</td> <td> <p>"For outstanding support to IEEE Panama Section in conference promotion and organization which have improved volunteer engagement and IEEE visibility"</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2024 </td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>Marwadi University</td> <td>(R10) Gujarat Section, India</td> <td>"For exemplary contributions and support towards implementation of member engagement programs and promoting volunteerism to attain IEEE objectives"  </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2024</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Individual</td> <td>Christine Girtain</td> <td>(R1) New Jersey Coast Section, USA</td> <td> <p>" For excellence and dedication to creating a Kindergarten through industry STEM pipeline advancing technology for humanity"</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2024</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Ozark Section</td> <td>(R5) Ozark Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2024 </td> <td>MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Panama Section</td> <td>(R9) Panama Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2024</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Atlanta Section</td> <td>(R3) Atlanta Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Santhosh Sivasubramani</td> <td>(R10) Hyderabad Section</td> <td>In recognition of dedication, leadership, impactful contributions to IEEE through fostering member engagement and advancing professional growth within the young professionals community.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Albin Paul</td> <td>(R10) Kerala Section</td> <td>For fostering young professional member relations, enabling collaboration, and driving innovation through virtual lab visits, humanitarian summits, and community projects.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Theodoros Panagiotis Chatzinikolaou</td> <td>(R8) Greece Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions in supporting activities for IEEE Students and Young Professionals and promoting their transition.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Ashwini Appaji M</td> <td>(R10) Bangalore Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and contributions to IEEE Students and Young Professionals activities for membership growth and retention.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Arun M</td> <td>(R10) Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and sustained commitment to student and Young Professionals activities in the IEEE Madras Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Aishwarya Bandla</td> <td>(R10) Singapore Section</td> <td>For excellent efforts in mentorship initiatives for young professionals and women in engineering, and programs promoting cross-sector collaboration.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>R Hariprakash</td> <td>(R10) Madras Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and sustained contribution to membership development in the IEEE Madras Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sanjay Kar Chowdhury</td> <td>(R10) Kolkata section</td> <td>For exemplary contribution in the sustained growth of IEEE Kolkata Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Maciej Borówka</td> <td>(R8) Poland Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions, dedication, and exemplary leadership of IEEE Student Activities by transforming IEEE student data tools and data quality assurance.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ramneek Kalra</td> <td>(R10) Delhi Section</td> <td>For extraordinary contribution to pre-university education through IEEE WIE Project Based Learning School Camp in over 10 countries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Peter Nagy</td> <td>(R8) Hungary</td> <td>For dedication to strengthening the relationship between National Societies and IEEE and highlighting the value of IEEE in industry relations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Thiago Ribeiro de Alencar</td> <td>(R9) South Brazil Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in leading IEEE Region 9 Humanitarian Activities Committee programs focused on humanitarian education and engagement across Latin America and the Caribbean.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Rafal Śliż</td> <td>(R8) Finland Section</td> <td>For continuous commitment to, and leadership of, creative and innovative initiatives that augment the experience of IEEE members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Lee Yoot-Khuan</td> <td>(R10) Malaysia Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and sustained contributions at Chapter, Section, Region, and global levels, significantly benefitting members, society and underserved communities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Lwanga Herbert</td> <td>(R8) Uganda Section</td> <td>For dedication and exemplary leadership in promoting, strengthening, and supporting IEEE activities and volunteerism at the local and global levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award</td> <td>Paulina Yenbic Chan</td> <td>(R10) Hong Kong Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion in IEEE and beyond.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award</td> <td>Cristina Olaverri-Monreal</td> <td>(R8) Austria Section</td> <td>For accomplishing significant performance in fostering technological innovation, excellence and diversity in the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Aloknath De</td> <td>(R10) Bangalore Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and outstanding contribution in leveraging Bangalore’s power industry and aligning initiatives of Section, Society Chapters and SAC, towards benefits for members in all lifecycle stages.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Mohamed Essaaidi</td> <td>(R8) Morocco Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership, significant contributions, and sustained excellence in leading IEEE Technical Activities and Humanitarian programs globally.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Facultad Regional Buenos Aires - Universidad Tecnologica Nacional, UTNBA</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td>For generous, continuous, and sustainable support of IEEE activities in Argentina over many years.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>London Stock Exchange Group /LSEG</td> <td>(R10), Sri Lanka Section</td> <td>For supporting IEEE Sri Lanka Section's STEM, entrepreneurship, technological, and humanitarian efforts.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Children's Week Council of Australia - CWCOA</td> <td>(R10), Australia Capital Territory Section</td> <td>F<span style="text-align: center; background-color: transparent; color: #222222;">or valuable and enduring contributions in the promotion of STEM in the Australian Capital Territory Region.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section Award</td> <td>IEEE South Saskatchewan Section</td> <td>(R7), South Saskatchewan Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Tainan Section</td> <td>(R10), Tainan Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Italy Section</td> <td>(R8), Italy Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2023</td> <td>MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award</td> <td>Maike Luiken</td> <td>(R7), London Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and commitment to MGA, IEEE members and the public, and for championing technological solutions to sustainable development and climate change challenges.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Omer Melih Gul</td> <td>(R8), Turkey Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions in promoting and initiating IEEE Young Professional activities in IEEE Computer Society, Region 8 and the Turkey Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Waldir Ventura Filho</td> <td>(R9), South Brazil Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to student and Young Professionals' engagement activities in the IEEE Brazil Council and Region 9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Yongfu Li</td> <td>(R10), Shanghai Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions in promoting IEEE Young Professionals' activities through IEEE CASS and Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Mohammed Hussein Saleh Mohammed Harame </td> <td>(R10), Malaysia Section</td> <td> <p>For <span style="background-color: transparent;">outstanding efforts in promoting professional, career, and membership development to IEEE student members towards Young Professional transition at the Section and Regional levels.</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Abhinav R</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For consistent service to IEEE through engineering solutions and fostering a knowledgeable student and Young Professional community.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Abdul Halik M I</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For excellent leadership and significant contributions to IEEE Students and Young Professionals' activities at the global level.<i></i></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Kam Weng Tam</td> <td>(R10), Macau Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions and dynamic leadership in IEEE RFID technical activities within several geographic units in cooperation with government and industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ivan Pablo Armuelles Voinov</td> <td>(R9), Panama Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to Section educational activities by promoting Robotics and Automation Society and other initiatives within and outside IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>David Bondurant</td> <td>(R5), Pikes Peak Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions in promoting IEEE activities at the Section, Council, and Region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>A Suhair</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions in serving the IEEE for the benefit of its members, society, and the engineering profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Maheshi Dissanayake</td> <td>(R10), Sri Lanka Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership in empowering women engineers and enhancing member engagement in IEEE and IEEE WIE in the Sri Lanka Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Lorena Garcia</td> <td>(R9), Colombia Section</td> <td>For sustained leadership and commitment in improving the outreach of IEEE to members and to the next generation of STEM professionals globally.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Jennifer C. Dela Cruz</td> <td>(R10), Republic of Philippines Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions as a leader at the Section and Region levels leading to members' professional growth.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusin Award</td> <td>Simay Akar</td> <td>(R8), Turkey Section</td> <td>For inspiring contributions and accomplishments for IEEE Organizational Units by promoting diversity and inclusion, engaging and recognizing volunteers worldwide.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022 </td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award</td> <td>Sally Livoyi Musonye</td> <td>(R8), Kenya Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership promoting and strengthening diversity and inclusion in IEEE activities at the local and global levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award</td> <td>Reiron Ruan de Oliveira Lopes</td> <td>(R9), Northeast Brazil Section</td> <td>For enhancing inclusion and diversity in the Northeast Brazil Section and for implementing practices in the XXIII Region 9 Student Branches. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For exemplary innovations and inspiring leadership in delivering innovative, technology-driven, and sustainable programs, which resulted in significant growth for IEEE humanitarian activities and IEEE SIGHT globally. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;"> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Individual</td> <td> <p class="MsoListBullet">The Honorable Dr. Duncan Rogers Lee, II, Esquire </p> </td> <td>(R1), New York, USA</td> <td>For excellence and dedication to advancing humanitarian goals in support of IEEE New Jersey Coast Section activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td> <p>Supporting Friend of</p> <p>IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</p> </td> <td>Facultad Regional Resistencia - Universidad Tecnologica Nacional</td> <td>(R9), Chaco, Argentina </td> <td>For the generous, valuable, and essential contributions as co-organizer of IEEE ARGENCON 2020, the fifth edition of the Biennial Conference of the IEEE Argentina Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>Leap & Scale Foundation</td> <td>(R10), Pune, India</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in promoting the Eu-Reka program of IEEE Pune Section, enhancing high school literacy and contributing to the IEEE vision of advancing technology for humanity.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Individual</td> <td>Ka Man Chan</td> <td>(R10), Macau, China</td> <td>For exemplary support and enhancing member engagement in IEEE activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Galveston Bay Section </td> <td>(R5), Galveston Bay Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Columbus Section</td> <td>(R2), Columbus Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2022</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Malaysia Section</td> <td>(R10), Malaysia Section </td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches,Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Ashvanth Babu</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to local and regional IEEE Young Professional and Student activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Muhammad Hamza Ihtisham</td> <td>(R10), Lahore Section</td> <td>For significant contributions in organizing IEEE Young Professional activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Young Professionales Achievement Award</td> <td>Pooja Sharma K</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in Young Professionals and WIE activities at the Section and Region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Saaveethya Sivakumar</td> <td>(R10), Malaysia Section</td> <td>For exemplary efforts and leadership towards enhancing member benefits for young professionals and promoting student-to-young professionals transitions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Haroon Rashid</td> <td>(R10), Malaysia Section</td> <td>For significant contributions to IEEE Young Professionals in Malaysia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Zied Bouida</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions in promoting IEEE Young Professional activities in Region 7 and globally.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Celia Shahnaz</td> <td>(R10), Bangladesh Section</td> <td>For designing impactul activities that ensured member engagement within local and global levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Charles "Chad" Kidder III</td> <td>(R6), Utah Section</td> <td>For the development of the Engineering Your Career Program supporting professional and membership development of early career IEEE members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Stefan Mozar</td> <td>(R10), New South Wales Section</td> <td>For leadership in establishing a consumer electronics chapter-based global community within IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Preeti Bajaj</td> <td>(R10), Bombay Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions and dynamic leadership in achieving rapid transformation of IEEE Educational Activities within several geographic units.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sri Niwas Singh</td> <td>(R10), Uttar Pradesh Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions at Section, Council, and Region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021 </td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Rajendra Kumar Asthana</td> <td>(R10), Delhi Section</td> <td>For outstanding efforts in developing innovative strategies, and improving engagement and growth of Life Member Affinity Groups in Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>IEEE Kerala Section Interns Team: Alan Mathew Uluvathu</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For the innovative idea of a web app named IEEE Kerala Section More in no Time, which provides a one-stop solution for Section resources and communications.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Ruben Barrera-Michel</td> <td>(R9), Guadalajara Section</td> <td>For sustained leadership and contributions at the local and global IEEE levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Paulina Yenbic Chan</td> <td>(R10), Hong Kong Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and contributions to the IEEE Hong Kong Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Winnie Ye</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions in promoting and supporting activities at local, regional, and international IEEE engineering communities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award</td> <td>Alejandra Estrella</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td>For successful and sustained activities promoting diversity and inclusion within Argentina.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award</td> <td>Rhonda R. Franklin</td> <td>(R4), Twin Cities Section</td> <td>For sustained and exemplary contributions to diversity and inclusion in the field of RF/microwave engineering through leadership of Project Connect.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Diversity & Inclusion Award  </td> <td>Babak Enayati</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For passionately promoting diversity and inclusion within IEEE PES University.</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">2021</span></td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Ramalatha Marimuthu</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For conceptualizing and creating IEEE YESIST12, a global project-based service learning for students and young professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women</td> <td>(R10), Maysuru, India</td> <td>For organizing multiple editions of the IEEE ICEECCOT conference.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td> <p><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">College of Information Technology, University of Bahrain</span></p> </td> <td>(R8), Sakhir, Bahrain</td> <td> <p class="MsoListBullet"> For outstanding contributions in promoting the IEEE Bahrain Section, and technically sponsoring and hosting IEEE events.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>Taif University</td> <td>(R8), Taif, Saudi Arabia</td> <td>For supporting local IEEE activities including conferences and joint events.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities - Organizational</td> <td>Penn State Harrisburg University</td> <td>(R2), Middletown, PA, USA</td> <td> <div style="text-align: justify;">For Exemplary Support and Professionalism in Promoting the IEEE Mission to Local Industries, Campuses, and the Community.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br style="color: #222222; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section</td> <td>IEEE Oman Section</td> <td>(R8), Oman Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Argentina Section</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2021</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Hong Kong Section</td> <td>(R10), Hong Kong Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Norberto Marcelo Lerendegui</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td>For long-term exemplary service and significant contributions to Region 9 activities, empowering students and fostering virtual meetings.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Team: Camila Seibel Gehrke, Cecilia Flavia da Silva, Janislley Oliveira, Bruna Seibel Gehrke, Smith Lima da Silva, Camila Lijo </td> <td>(R9), Northeast Brazil Section</td> <td>For the innovative idea of SolvIEEE it! - a competition to strengthen the relationship between members and industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Karen Panetta</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and distinguished service to IEEE by promoting women in engineering and increasing the value of membership by engaging all populations including students, young professionals and life members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Thomas M. Coughlin</td> <td>(R6), Santa Clara Valley Section</td> <td>For inspirational leadership and contributions to Region 6 and IEEE-USA.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Robert Allen Scolli</td> <td>(R5), Oklahoma City Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and sustained contributions in promoting and expanding volunteer engagement and enhancing membership value for IEEE members at the Chapter, Section, and Region 5 level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Jenifer Castillo</td> <td>(R9), Puerto Rico and Caribbean Section</td> <td>For sustained and outstanding achievements in promoting Students, YP, and WIE membership development in Latin America and the Caribbean.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Albert Lysko</td> <td>(R8), South Africa Section</td> <td>For dedication and exemplary leadership in promoting, strengthening and proactively supporting IEEE activities and volunteerism at the local and global levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Suresh Nair</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the IEEE community by inspiring a generation of engineering professionals towards the vision of ethical advancement of technology for the benefit of humanity.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Team: Engineers Assisting Ventilator Maintenance project</td> <td>(R9), Rio de Janeiro Section</td> <td>For engaging IEEE volunteers to work collaboratively with external institutions on a project that served the Rio de Janeiro area in fighting against COVID-19.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Amit Kumar</td> <td>(R10), Hyderabad Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions in promoting IEEE activities at the Section, Council, and Region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Kurnianingsih</td> <td>(R10), Indonesia Section</td> <td>For organizing a successful regional Congress involving students, YP, WIE and LM, and excellent information management service to Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Machani Ajay Kumar</td> <td>(R10), Hyderabad Section</td> <td>For enhancing collaboration through IEEE PES Day Activities and engaging Student and Young Professional members worldwide.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Shashank Gaur</td> <td>(R8), Portugal Section</td> <td>For continuous hard work and dedication in making IEEE a better place for young engineers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Vijay Sabeen Paul</td> <td>(R10), Victorian Section</td> <td>For providing inspiring leadership to Young Professionals, with initiatives that inspire the advancement of technology for humanity.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Saeed Hussain Ali Al Mansoori</td> <td>(R8), UAE Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to the Young Professionals and IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society activities in the United Arab Emirates Section and Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Weizhi Meng</td> <td>(R8), Denmark Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in the formation of an IEEE Young Professional Affinity Group, and leading activities in Denmark and Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Ronny Israel Cabrera Tituana</td> <td>(R9), Ecuador Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to the IEEE mission through activities and programs for the benefit of Young Professionals in Ecuador and Latin America.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Barry Porter</td> <td>(R3), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA</td> <td>For visionary leadership and support of IEEE MOVE Community Outreach</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) East Corporation </td> <td>(R10), Sendai, Japan</td> <td>For longstanding support to the activities of the IEEE Sendai Section</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award</span></td> <td>Luis Alberto Remez</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">For long-term leadership, commitment, and contributions as a volunteer in supporting the MGA goals and strategies for the benefit of IEEE and its members</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Kerala Section<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;"></span></td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: justify;"></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award</span></td> <td>IEEE Ecuador Section</td> <td>(R9), Ecuador Section</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2020</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Panama Section</td> <td>(R9), Panama Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling the educational and scientific goals of IEEE for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing, and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters, and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Hemlata Gupta</td> <td>(R6), Coastal Los Angeles Section</td> <td>For providing exceptional service and hosting Life Member Affinity Group events in the IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Section since 2016.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Frederick Lawler</td> <td>(R6), Coastal Los Angeles Section</td> <td>For contributions to the IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Section in organizing the annual Mars Rover Expo for eight consecutive years and Young Professional events for two years.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Mary Shackle</td> <td> <p>(R6), Coastal Los Angeles Section</p> </td> <td>For providing exceptional service and hosting Life Member Affinity Group events in the IEEE Coastal Los Angeles Section since 2014.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Takako Hashimoto</td> <td>(R10), Tokyo Section</td> <td>For inspiring leadership and contributions to IEEE Women in Engineering across the world with the mission: Inspire, Encourage, Engage and Empower.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Kathy Herring Hayashi</td> <td>(R6), San Diego Section</td> <td>For outstanding innovation and leadership in initiating the successful "IEEE Evening of Innovation" industry collaboration for members with the IEEE Honors Ceremony.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Supavadee Aramvith</td> <td>(R10), Thailand Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions in delivering joint MGA and EAB educational activities that significantly benefit members in the IEEE Asia Pacific Region.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">MGA Leadership Award</span></td> <td>Juan Carlos Miguez</td> <td>(R9), Uruguay Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership in the formation of the Uruguay Section, outstanding contributions to Region 9, and leading volunteers in organizing successful IEEE international conferences.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Humphrey M. Muhindi</td> <td>(R8), Kenya Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and contributions in promoting IEEE activities for the benefit of the Kenya Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Achievement Award</span></td> <td>T. Scott Atkinson</td> <td>(R5), Central Texas</td> <td>For outstanding service in employing innovative ideas to improve Life Members engagement.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Sudeendra T. Koushik</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">For exemplary contributions in increasing member engagement in the IEEE Bangalore Section.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Carl James Debono</td> <td>(R8), Malta Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and dedication in enhancing conferences and technical activities in Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Team: Nikitha Radhakrishnan, Seemita, Pal, Emily Barrett</td> <td>(R6), Richland Section</td> <td>For organizing a highly successful Women in Engineering International Leadership Simmit in the USA Pacific Northwest.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Stuart Wecker</td> <td>(R6), Phoenix Section</td> <td>For successfully managing the Arizona Science Lab which has benefited a large number of students.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Nestor Mace</td> <td>(R9), Uruguay Section</td> <td>For the conception and implementation of a successful annual tutorial program in the Uruguay Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Abdullateef Aliyu</td> <td>(R8), Nigeria Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in organizing the first African Student and Young Professionals Congress and promoting IEEE activities in the Nigeria Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</span></td> <td>Prasanth Mohan</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions to Student and Young Professional activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Aravindhan Anbazhagan</td> <td>(R10) Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding efforts in membership development, and engaging Students & Young Professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Vamsi Krishna Jadala</td> <td>(R10), Hyderabad Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership in promoting activities for Students and Young Professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</span></td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Camila Seibel Gehrke</span></td> <td>(R9), Bahia Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions as a volunteer at the Section and Regional levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Subodha Charles </td> <td>(R3), Gainesville Section</td> <td>For substantial contributions to Student and Young Professionals in the Gainesville Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>King Abdulaziz University</td> <td>(R8), Saudia Arabia Section</td> <td>In appreciation of the continued support of IEEE activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and of hosting and supporting numerous IEEE events.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Georgia Tech Research Institute</td> <td>(R3), Atlanta, GA</td> <td>For supporting and promoting IEEE professional activities, encouraging active participation by all employees, and contributing as leaders at many levels of the IEEE Atlanta Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc.</td> <td>(R10), Nagoya Section</td> <td>In recognition of long-lasting and extensive support of the IEEE Nagoya Section activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>NGK Insulators, LTD.</td> <td>(R10), Nagoya Section</td> <td>In recognition of long-lasting and extensive support of the IEEE Nagoya Section activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Bangalore Section</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling IEEE's educational and scientific goals for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Medium Section Award</td> <td>IEEE South Africa Section</td> <td>(R8), South Africa Section</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">For successful efforts in fulfilling IEEE's educational and scientific goals for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2019</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Kenya Section</td> <td>(R8), Kenya Section</td> <td>For successful efforts in fulfilling IEEE's educational and scientific goals for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Palais des Congres</td> <td>(7) Montreal</td> <td>For their exceptional efforts in supporting IEEE and helping the IEEE Montreal Section organize events, conferences, and meetings.  Their efforts have been essential in making Montreal a destination for technical events.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Tourisme Montreal</td> <td>(7) Montreal</td> <td>For their exceptional efforts in supporting IEEE and helping the IEEE Montreal Section organize events, conferences, and meetings. Their efforts have been essential in making Montreal a destination for technical events.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Mitsubishi Electric Corporation</td> <td>(10) Kansai</td> <td>For their outstanding and continued support to operations of IEEE Kansai Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation</td> <td>(10) Kansai</td> <td>For their outstanding and continued support to operations of IEEE Kansai Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018 </td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Panasonic Corporation</td> <td>(10) Kansai</td> <td>For their outstanding and continued support to operations of IEEE Kansai Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Sharp Corporation</td> <td>(10) Kansai</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">For their outstanding and continued support to operations of IEEE Kansai Section.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018 </td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Sumimoto Electric Industries, Ltd</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">(10) Kansai</span></td> <td>For their outstanding and continued support to operations of IEEE Kansai Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc</td> <td>(10) Kansai</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">For their outstanding and continued support to operations of IEEE Kansai Section.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Josip Balen</td> <td>(R8), Croatia Section</td> <td>For pioneering, championing, and leading IEEEmadC, a global project with transnational impact.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Ajay Poddar</td> <td>(R1), North Jersey Section</td> <td>For innovation approaches in the development of chapters and engagement of members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Amber Orr</td> <td>(R6), Spokane Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership, creating a solid foundation and energizing section growth and vitality.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>K.V.S. Hari</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions at section and region levels for the benefit of members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Zuhaina Zakaria</td> <td>(R10), Malaysia Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and dedication promoting IEEE goals at section and region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Alaa Khamis</td> <td>(R8), Egypt Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to IEEE goals through chapter activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Anna M Prakash</td> <td>(R6), Phoenix Section</td> <td>For dedicated service in bringing IEEE STEM educational opportunities to the local community.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Kenneth J. Oexle</td> <td>(R1), North Jersey Section</td> <td>For sustained leadership and accomplishments in advancing programs and activities at the section level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sharan Kalwani</td> <td>(R4), South Eastern Michigan Section</td> <td>For continued contributions in promoting activities for professional development of members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Eva Esther Shalin</td> <td>(R8), Ghana Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to section formation and development.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Rising Stars Conference Planning Committee</td> <td>(R6), Sacramento Valley Section</td> <td>For the successful creation and implementation of the Rising Stars Conference and its positive impact on membership.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Abhishek Appaji M</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions to student and Young Professionals activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Nasanin Hashemi</td> <td>(R7), Montreal Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to Young Professionals activities at the section level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>R S Nithin</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For outstanding service through organizing joint activities for students, Women in Engineering and Young Professionals at the region level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Sabarinath G. Pillai</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions in enhancing the student-to-young-professional transition.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Sarang Shaikh</td> <td>(R10), Karachi Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to volunteer and member development at the region level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA William W. Middleton Distinguished Service Award</td> <td>Marc T. Apter</td> <td>(R2), Northern Virginia Section</td> <td>For lifelong, selfless leadership in contributing to the attainment of MGA's strategic goals and for inspiring others to be engaged with IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Small Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Cyprus Section</td> <td>(R8), Cyprus Section</td> <td>For their successful efforts in fulfilling IEEE's educational and scientific goals for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2018</td> <td>MGA Outstanding Large Section Award</td> <td>IEEE Bangladesh Section</td> <td>(R10), Bangladesh Section </td> <td>For their successful efforts in fulfilling IEEE's educational and scientific goals for the benefit of the public by maintaining, enhancing and supporting the Student Branches, Technical Chapters and Affinity Groups within their geographic boundaries.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Ramakrishna Kappagantu </td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For dynamic leadership in building a vibrant IEEE Asia Pacific community.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>IEEEmadC organizational team </td> <td> <p>(Multiple regions: 8, 9, 10), Croatia, Karachi, Madras, Pune, UK and Ireland, Iran, Islamabad, Bahrain and Argentina Sections</p> </td> <td> <p>For championing and implementing a worldwide mobile application development contest to encourage member and industry engagement. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>H.R. Mohan </td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For dedicated and sustained commitment to member engagement through various programs, student activities, and information sharing</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>2017</p> </td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Hossam Ali </td> <td>(R8), Egypt Section</td> <td> <p>For distinguished leadership in promoting IEEE Day and other activities to encourage member engagement worldwide. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Daniel Pasquet </td> <td> <p>(R8), France Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For distinguished leadership at the local and regional levels towards furthering MGA's goals. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Puneet Kumar Mishra</td> <td> <p>(R10), Bangalore Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For exemplary contributions to increase member engagement and operational effectiveness within several Geographic Units. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Ramesh Nair</td> <td>(R6), Sacramento Valley Section</td> <td> <p>For exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to student activities and Young Professional activities at the local and global levels.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Flavia Dinca </td> <td>(R8), Sweden Section</td> <td> <p>For outstanding contributions in strategic planning of IEEE Young Professionals programs. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Anis Ben Arfi </td> <td> <p>(R7), Southern Alberta Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For exemplary contributions to student activities and young professionals in IEEE, and for promoting humanitarian technologies.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Simay Akar </td> <td> <p>(R10), Nanjing Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For outstanding contributions to the IEEE Women in Engineering, Young Professionals and Humanitarian Technology activities.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Thiago Ribeiro de Alencar </td> <td>(R9), South Brazil Section </td> <td> <p>For outstanding contributions to membership development of IEEE PES Student Branch Chapters and young professional activities in the Brazil Council and Region 9. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2017</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Sohaib Qamar Sheikh </td> <td>(R8),UK and Ireland Section</td> <td> <p>For exemplary leadership and contributions to IEEE Young Professionals activities. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Fujitsu Limited</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Hitachi, Ltd.</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>KDDI Corporation</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Mitsubishi Electric Corporation</td> <td>(R10), Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan</td> <td><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long-lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>NEC Corporation</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Company</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Toshiba Corporation</td> <td>(R10), Japan</td> <td>With sincere appreciation, in recognition of long lasting and extensive support to IEEE Japan area operations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Wingdings; color: #1f497d;"><span style="font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';">  </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration: underline;"></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333333;">London Hydro Inc</span></td> <td>(R7), London, ON, Canada </td> <td><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">For many years of superb support of the IEEE Canada London Section and IEEE Canada Conferences: the IEEE Canada Electrical Power and Energy Conference and the IEEE Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td> <p>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</p> </td> <td>Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td> <p>For inspiring leadership and pioneering contributions to IEEE global activities that motivate, connect and engage members around the world.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td> <p>MGA Innovation Award</p> </td> <td>Mary Ellen Randall</td> <td>(R3), Eastern North Carolina Section</td> <td>For pioneering, championing, and developing the MOVE Community Outreach Program, a comprehensive IEEE program for member engagement providing disaster relief and STEM education.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td> <p>MGA Leadership Award</p> </td> <td>Yousu Chen</td> <td>(R6), Seattle Section</td> <td>For outstanding service to IEEE through distinguished leadership in IEEE activities at the local, regional, and national levels, increasing member engagement and enhancing collaboration.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Edward G. Perkins</td> <td>(R6), Oregon Section</td> <td> <p>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions at the Section, Region, national, and global levels, serving IEEE, IEEE members, and the engineering profession.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Celia Shahnaz</td> <td> <p>(R10), Bangladesh Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For leadership in engineering and technology driven innovative IEEE Women in Engineering activities for enhanced membership development and engagement in Region 10 and across the globe.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td> <p>MGA Achievement Award</p> </td> <td>IEEE Region 8 Action For Industry (AFI) Committee</td> <td>(R8)</td> <td>For planning and implementing the Action for Industry Initiative, which has successfully increased member engagement and strengthened the relationship with industry in Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Nasim Farahini </td> <td> <p>(R8), Sweden Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For outstanding contributions in promoting student activities, and for establishing and reinforcing the network of women engineers in the IEEE Sweden Section.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Shaikh A. Fattah</td> <td> <p>(R10), Bangladesh Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For dynamic leadership in achieving rapid transformation of the IEEE Bangladesh Section into a vibrant large section by ensuring maximum member engagement through innovative activities.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Guadalupe G. Gonzalez</td> <td> <p>(R9), Panama Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For outstanding contributions to IEEE Power and Energy Society and IEEE Women in Engineering activities in Panama and Latin America.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>B. Satyanarayana</td> <td> <p>(R10), Bombay Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For elevating and enhancing IEEE member engagement through innovative technical activities, notably SKEP (Skill and Knowledge Enhancement Program) and IBSS (IEEE Bombay Section Symposium).</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td> <p>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</p> </td> <td>Shahim Baker </td> <td> <p>(R10), Kerala Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For outstanding contributions to IEEE and IEEE Young Professionals, providing inspiring leadership to the community, and assisting in member skill development.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Preeti S. Kovvali </td> <td> <p>(R10), Hyderabad Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication toward IEEE Young Professionals and IEEE Women in Engineering to achieve MGA goals and strategies.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Hussain Mahdi</td> <td> <p>(R10), Malaysia Section</p>  </td> <td> <p>For exemplary leadership and contributions to student and IEEE Young Professional activities and for continuous efforts supporting the technical and professional development of IEEE members.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2016</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Nivas Ravichandran </td> <td> <p>(R10), Madras Section</p> </td> <td> <p>For exceptional achievement and outstanding contributions to IEEE Young Professional members across Asia Pacific as the Young Professionals Coordinator for Region 10.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Amarnath Raja</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For significant contributions to global IEEE humanitarian activities and member engagement, conceptualizing and creating the IEEE Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program and helping spread it as a channel for engineers working together to bring the benefits of technology to the entire world.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Loretta Arellano</td> <td> <p>(R3), </p> <p><span style="background-color: transparent;">San Fernando Valley Section</span></p> </td> <td>For exemplary innovation and leadership in leading the development of the MGA Volunteer Leadership Training program.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Mario Alejandro Aleman</td> <td>(R9), Nicaragua Section</td> <td>For inspiring leadership, enabling and connecting IEEE volunteers across Latin America in community-based appropriate technology projects, that have resulted in outreaching and helping over 100 underserved communities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Edward M Aoki</td> <td> <p>(R6),</p> <p>Santa Clara Valley Section</p> </td> <td>For many years of service to the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section and IEEE San Francisco Bay Area Council and tireless contributions to the fiscal stability of the Section, many of its Chapters, and the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Timothy T Wong</td> <td>(R10), Western Australia Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and volunteer contributions to humanitarian and membership activities across IEEE, especially in the Asia Pacific region.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>E-Scientia Project Team</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For engaging members and promoting science, technology, and IEEE among pre-university students through a hands-on science center exhibit intended to engage students with engineering and technology and raise awareness about careers in these disciplines.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>AKM Abdul Malek Azad</td> <td>(R10), Bangladesh Section</td> <td>For initiating and leading the successful IEEE volunteer-led project in Bangladesh to help solve the local electricity crisis by bringing hybrid solar rickshaw technology to the local manufacturing industry, as part of BRAC University SIGHT.</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>2015</p> </td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Min Chen</td> <td>(R9), Panama Section</td> <td>For service and achievements in promoting IEEE Women in Engineering through affinity group activities and programs such as the STAR Panama pre-university outreach.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>J.Vincent Jain</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For co-founding the IEEE Artisanal Deep Sea Fishers SIGHT, leading innovative and noble IEEE member-led engagements using appropriate technology solutions to help the deep sea fishers community in Southern India.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Edhem Custovic</td> <td>(R10), Victorian Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to the IEEE Young Professionals program in the IEEE Victorian Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Nipun Manral </td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and contribution toward student and young professional activities and for continuous efforts to elevate the technical and professional development of IEEE members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Tushar Sharma</td> <td>(R7), Southern Alberta Section</td> <td>For outstanding efforts to promote young professional member engagement and development by promoting IEEE MGA goals and strategies through activities and programs at the Chapter, Society, Section, and Region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2015</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Rafal Sliz</td> <td>(R8), Finland Section</td> <td> <p>For outstanding volunteer development and member-focused contributions to the IEEE Finland Section, Region 8, and IEEE Young Professionals.</p> <div class="clearit" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px; margin: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; line-height: 1px; font-family: Formata-Light;"> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Nita K. Patel</td> <td>(R1), New Hampshire Section</td> <td>For distinguished contributions to IEEE global activities through the creation, development, and implementation of the inaugural IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference, a comprehensive, multi-year strategic business plan, and for expanding the global reach of the IEEE Women in Engineering mission to inspire, engage, and advance women in technology.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>IEEE AIYEHUM Team</td> <td>(All IEEE-R10 Young Engineers’ Humanitarian Challenge) (R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For inspiring, enabling, and connecting young scientists and engineers to solve real-world challenges, applying science and technology, and building relationships between industry and academia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Babak Dastgheib-Beheshti</td> <td>(R1), Long Island Section</td> <td>For dedicated leadership in serving IEEE members at the Section, Region, USA, and global levels, and for contributing significantly towards achieving the goals of the IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>David G. Green</td> <td>(R3), Alabama Section</td> <td>For dedication, commitment, and leadership in strengthening IEEE engagement with the member through MGA and in keeping the spirit of MGA moving forward.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>IEEE Day 2014 Team</td> <td></td> <td>For engaging members around the world through participation and communication, initiating, motivating, and coordinating events and efforts to celebrate IEEE Day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Alfredo Herrera</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For providing an enriching opportunity for member development and alignment with the IEEE mission and vision to deliver effective humanitarian technology open source products and services.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Howard Leach</td> <td>(R1), North Jersey Section</td> <td>For distinguished section volunteer leadership and outstanding contributions as Section Historian and IEEE Milestone Coordinator, serving IEEE for the benefit of the members and the engineering profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Mathew Carias</td> <td>(R7), Toronto Section</td> <td>For contributions to the IEEE Young Professionals webinar series and Young Professional activities in the IEEE Toronto Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Ahsan Saeed</td> <td>(R10), Karachi Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions to IEEE Young Professionals in Region 10 and for continuous support to the IEEE Academic project.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>MGA Young Professionals Achievement Award</td> <td>Timothy Worboys</td> <td>(R6), Santa Clara Valley Section</td> <td>For significant contributions to the development of IEEE Young Professional volunteer resources, recognition, succession planning, and activities in Region 6.on.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2014</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>BAE Systems, Manassas</td> <td>(R2), Northern Virginia Section</td> <td>For continued support to IEEE Northern Virginia Section and George Mason University IEEE Student Branch professional activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Fisicas y Naturales (FCEFyN) de la Universidad Nacional de Cordoba</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td>For the sustained support and hosting of IEEE activities in Argentina since 1994.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Wright Brothers Institute - TecEdge</td> <td>(R2), Dayton Section</td> <td>For outstanding support of IEEE Dayton Section activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Mini Thomas</td> <td>(R10), Delhi Section</td> <td>For outstanding innovation and leadership in IEEE member and student member development and engagement, global dissemination of the IEEE message, and collaboration across organizational units.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Carole Carey</td> <td>(R2), Baltimore Section</td> <td>For innovative approaches to collaboration between IEEE organizational units, resulting in increased member engagement, new opportunities for member networking, and unique program agendas for technical and professional development.Professional volunteer resources, recognition, succession planning, and activities in Region 6.on.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Darrel Chong</td> <td>(R10), Singapore Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and global contributions to IEEE, especially membership development and humanitarian activities in Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Victor Fouad-Hanna</td> <td>(R8), France Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions to IEEE and MGA operating units at all levels, improving relationships with and between IEEE members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Krishnamurthy Raghunandan</td> <td>(R1), New Jersey Coast Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions at the Section and Region levels, serving IEEE for the benefit of its members and the engineering profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sateesh Babu</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For continuous efforts in member engagement and development by promoting humanitarian technologies and fostering collaboration between the IEEE Computer Society and the Computer Society of India.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Christopher James</td> <td>(R8), United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Section</td> <td>For extraordinary contributions in promoting professional and career development for IEEE student and young professional members, both nationally and internationally.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Maike Luiken</td> <td>(R7), London Section</td> <td>For outstanding and dedicated service to IEEE, employing innovative and effective ideas to increase member engagement across academia, industry, and government.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Monica Mallini</td> <td>(R2), Northern Virginia Section</td> <td>For increasing member engagement and fostering collaboration between IEEE Sections, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Scanner newsletter in Region 2.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Eiichi Ohno</td> <td>(R10), Tokyo Section</td> <td>For promoting IEEE Milestones and for the success of the IEEE Technical Tour of Japan, through collaboration with geographic units, industry, and academia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section </td> <td>For sustained excellence and pioneering contributions to IEEE global activities, particularly in developing and maintaining technology based IEEE humanitarian programs that facilitate multi-region collaborations and enrich the global member experience.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Ajin Baby</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section </td> <td>For outstanding leadership in bringing students and young professionals together through innovative activities in IEEE Kerala Section and Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Manjunath Iyer</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section </td> <td>For continuous support to the IEEE Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) and Student Transition & Elevation Partnership (STEP) events.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Mario Milicevic</td> <td>(R7), Toronto Section </td> <td>For significant contributions to IEEE Student Transition & Elevation Partnership (STEP), MGA, and IEEE Toronto Section young professional activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Rayees Amar Nishad</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section </td> <td>For exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions to IEEE young professional programs in Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Josheel Pranlal</td> <td>(R10), New Zealand North Section</td> <td>For supporting IEEE young professional activities in the IEEE New Zealand North Section through effective engagement with student branches and local professional organizations.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2013</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Muhammad Maroof Raza</td> <td>(R10), Lahore Section </td> <td>For outstanding dedication and contributions to IEEE young professional activities in South Asia.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>Sustaining Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>Telus Corporation</td> <td></td> <td>For continual support of IEEE MGA and exemplary innovative contributions to IEEE fields of interest, specifically to endeavors at the International Conference on Communications 2012.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Hidroelectrica Boliviana S.A.</td> <td>(R9), Volivia Section</td> <td>For outstanding support to the IEEE Bolivia Section and the IEEE Power and Energy Society.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>C.P. Krishnan</td> <td>(R6), Orange County Section</td> <td>For outstanding support to the IEEE Orange County Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Netserve Systems</td> <td>(R6), Orange County Section</td> <td>For a decade of outstanding support to the IEEE Orange County Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Western Digital Foundation</td> <td>(R6), Orange County Section</td> <td>For outstanding support to the IEEE Orange County Sectin, including co-sponsorship of student programs.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;">Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</span></td> <td>Electronic Centre</td> <td>(R7), Newfoundland Labrador Section</td> <td>For enthusiastic and unwavering support of the NECEC workshop, which encourages discourse and the sharing of research between academia and the local technology-based industries in the IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Member and Geographic Activities</td> <td>BAE Systems, Manassas</td> <td>(R2), Northern Virginia Section</td> <td>For continued support to IEEE Northern Virginia Section and George Mason University IEEE Student Branch professional activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>John Collins</td> <td>(R6), Orange County Section</td> <td>For outstanding dedication to improving the IEEE member experience through numerous innovative accomplishments, resulting in increased membership and volunteerism, Chapter revitalization, and greater student participation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Ramalatha Marimuthu</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For inspiring leadership in transforming young engineers into socially responsible professionals and encouraging innovative IEEE Student Branch and Women in Engineering humanitarian activities across the Region.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Darwin Jose Raju</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For influential leadership and commitment to member engagement and promoting IEEE and Women in Engineering among young engineering professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Anil Kumar Roy</td> <td>(R10), Gujarat Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and making outstanding contributions as a volunteer serving IEEE for the benefit of its members and the engineering profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Filomena Citarella</td> <td>(R1), New Jersey Coast Section</td> <td>For dedication to IEEE activities and programs at the Chapter, Society, Section, and Region levels, and increasing the collaboration and cooperation between geographic units.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Debabrata Das</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For excellent and relentless pursuit of IEEE goals by enhancing relationships with industry, organizing conferences, and promoting student activities within the Section, Council, and Region.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Alba Gabriela Garay Romero</td> <td>(R9), Honduras Section</td> <td>For organizing an Industry Applications Society track for CONCAPAN 2012 and encouraging innovation in the IEEE Honduras Section and throughout Central America.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Paul Goodson</td> <td>(R3), Eastern North Carolina Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and sustained contributions in promoting and expanding volunteer engagement and enhancing membership value for IEEE members at the Section, Council, and Region levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Dave Kemp</td> <td>(R7), Winnipeg Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership and contributions to the IEEE Center for Leadership Excellence, providing a lasting impact and basis for further development.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sreeraman Rajan</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For encouraging members to connect, communicate, and collaborate at all levels of IEEE and fostering cooperation within Region 7.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Mithun Bhaskar</td> <td>(R10), Hyderabad Section</td> <td>For consistent and commendable efforts to improve young professional and student participation in IEEE Chapter activities in India.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Barnabas Muthu</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For continuous efforts and excellent leadership in substantially increasing member retention and transition through organizing IEEE STEP programs and collaborative GOLD events.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Ranjit Nair</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions to IEEE GOLD in Region 10 and for bridging generations through GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Jaison Abey Sabu</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and achievements in engaging, guiding, and motivating IEEE GOLD members and students across India and Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Heike Sichtig</td> <td>(R3), Gainesville Section</td> <td>For innovative leadership and commitment to the IEEE GOLD mission of engaging and recruiting new members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2012</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Amir Zahoor</td> <td>(R8), Sweden Section</td> <td>For inspirational leadership and outstanding contributions to IEEE GOLD activities, boosting member engagement, and motivating and training volunteers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Roland J. Saam</td> <td>(R8), U.K. & Rep. of Ireland Section</td> <td>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.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Jesus Daniel Sanchez Ruiz</td> <td>(R9), Peru Section</td> <td>For outstanding efforts towards IEEE student engagement in Latin America through the development of the MORE IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Ram Gopal Gupta</td> <td>(R10), Delhi Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions at the Section and Region levels, serving IEEE for the benefit of its members and the engineering profession by engaging local industry professionals and students.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Om Perkash</td> <td>(R10), Australian Capital Territory Section</td> <td>For significant contributions and exceptional leadership in Region 10 and global student activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Darlene E. Rivera</td> <td>(R1), New York Section</td> <td>For innovative, influential leadership, encouraging member engagement and development in the IEEE New York Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Raed Abdullah</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For his drive and dedication to lead by example and promote MGA Goals, while encouraging members to remain engaged at all levels of IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>P.Suresh Chander Pal</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For sustained excellence and inspirational guidance in promoting IEEE among students and mentoring young professionals to address humanitarian needs through technology.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Holly M. Cyrus</td> <td>(R2), Southern New Jersey Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and continued inspiration towards the establishment of Women In Engineering (WIE) Affinity Groups within IEEE, and creating a robust, engaged member environment by integrating WIE within the Southern New Jersey Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ramakrishna Kappagantu</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For engaging and developing members in the Bangalore Section and India by leading programs and events to promote IEEE young professionals and technical activities, including the IEEE All India Young Engineers' Humanitarian Challenge.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Luis Ivan Ruiz Flores</td> <td>(R9), Morelos Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions at the Student Branch, Chapter, and Region levels by promoting the benefits of IEEE and creating opportunities for engineering professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>T.K. Srinivas</td> <td>(R1), New Jersey Coast Section</td> <td>For dedicated leadership and outstanding contributions at the Section, Area, and Region levels, organizing events to engage local industry professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Balvinder Blah</td> <td>(R1), New York Section</td> <td>For extraordinary contributions to GOLD, Student Activities, Section, and Chapter level activities that encourage and engage the next generation of IEEE members and leaders.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Noel Gomes</td> <td>(R10), New Zealand North Section</td> <td>For excellent leadership and outstanding contributions to IEEE GOLD in New Zealand and the Region 10 Student/GOLD/WIE Congress 2011 in Auckland.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Elizabeth Johnston</td> <td>(R6), Alaska Section</td> <td>For outstanding service as Program Chair of the 2011 GOLD Summit, providing an interactive and engaging experience for GOLD volunteers from around the world.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Kartik Kulkarni</td> <td>(R10), Bangalore Section</td> <td>For dynamic leadership in spearheading humanitarian and innovative engagement opportunities for young IEEE engineering professionals in India.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Cristian A. Linte</td> <td>(R4), Southern Minnesota Section</td> <td>For continuous efforts in educating the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBS) GOLD and student members through professional and career development sessions, workshops, and editorials.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2011</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>David Oyedokun</td> <td>(R8), South Africa Section</td> <td>For inspirational leadership towards successful IEEE EPICS-High Projects, fostering member engagement, and empowering the community.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Jose Jardini</td> <td>(R9), South Brazil Section</td> <td>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.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Ruey-Beei Wu</td> <td>(R10), Taipei Section</td> <td>For his outstanding efforts in promoting IEEE membership, Chapters consolidation, and talents cultivation, especially initiating the Electromagnetics Education Initiative - Summer Camp Program.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Wahab Almuhtadi</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For his distinguished leadership and outstanding contributions as a leader, at the Section and Regional levels, serving IEEE for the benefit of its members and the engineering profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Nita Patel</td> <td>(R1), New Hampshire Section</td> <td>For her dedication to IEEE activities and programs at the Section, Region, and USA levels, and for contributing significantly towards achieving MGA goals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Aleksandar Szabo</td> <td>(R8), Croatia Section</td> <td>For his significant contributions in empowering IEEE member involvement and development in the IEEE Croatia Section and throughout Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Jim Blaha</td> <td>(R4), Milwaukee Section</td> <td>For his vision, leadership, and commitment in assisting the professional development of IEEE members by organizing the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) seminars in Milwaukee from 2001 to 2010.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Jose David Cely Callejas</td> <td>(R9), Colombia Section</td> <td>For engaging and developing members by organizing conferences within the IEEE Colombia Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Chan-Jin Chung</td> <td>(R4), Southeastern Michigan Section</td> <td>For inspiring thousands of young students into the science and engineering career path through his Robofest and hands-on robotics workshops.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>John Conrad</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions and leadership toward increasing public awareness of IEEE throughout the Boston metropolitan area during National Engineers Week.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ellen Ferraro</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For her efforts in enhancing collaboration within IEEE organizational units and encouraging membership recruitment through organizing technical events within the IEEE Boston Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Deepak Mathur</td> <td>(R10), Gujarat Section</td> <td>For his efforts in member development by engaging Region 10 members through enhanced Chapter activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>M. Rafaeel Akbar Chaudhry</td> <td>(R10), Lahore Section</td> <td>For his efforts in substantially increasing member engagement through the IEEE Lahore Section GOLD Affinity Group activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Nana Ampofo Ampofo-Anti</td> <td>(R8), South Africa Section</td> <td>For his dedicated efforts toward the success of IEEE EPICS-High Projects that have fostered IEEE member engagement through service to the community.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Jenifer Castillo Rodriguez</td> <td>(R9), Colombia Section</td> <td>For excellent leadership and remarkable contributions to IEEE GOLD member engagement, collaboration, and networking within the IEEE Colombia Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Salima Kaissi</td> <td>(R8), France Section</td> <td>For her outstanding contributions to public visibility of IEEE by creating and implementing the idea of establishing a global IEEE Day.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2010</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Jennifer M. Schelly</td> <td>(R1), New Hampshire Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and substantial contributions to the IEEE New Hampshire Section Joint WIE/GOLD Affinity Group and Region 1 GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Martin J. Bastiaans</td> <td>(R8), Benelux Section</td> <td>For significant contributions to the IEEE volunteer experience and member engagement throughout the world.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Marko Delimar</td> <td>(R8), Croatia Section</td> <td>For the creation, development, and implementation of the IEEEXtreme Programming Contest.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Marko Delimar</td> <td>(R8), U.K.& Rep Of Ireland Section</td> <td>For the creation, development, and implementation of the IEEEXtreme Programming Contest.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Cesar Chamochumbi G.</td> <td>(R9), Peru Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions toward member development and activities of the IEEE Peru Section, Andean Council, and PES Chapter R9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Ashutosh Dutta</td> <td>(R1), Princeton/Central Jersey Section</td> <td>For distinguished leadership of the “Region 1 Southern Area Industry Day" and continuous efforts to engage members of the IEEE Princeton and Central Jersey Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Robert A. Reilly</td> <td>(R1), Berkshire Section</td> <td>For developing and implementing an innovative process which encourages the expansion of IEEE activities throughout the world.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Amir G. Aghdam</td> <td>(R7), Montreal Section</td> <td>For continuous efforts in engaging IEEE members in technical and non-technical events and promoting cooperation and collaboration between IEEE Sections in Eastern Canada.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Doris Sáez Hueichapan</td> <td>(R9), Chile Section</td> <td>For increasing member engagement by implementing and developing an IEEE National Distinguished Lecturer Program in Chile.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions toward the development and implementation of IEEE humanitarian projects with government and non-governmental organizations, which engage IEEE members and geographic units in India.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Soon Wan</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For sustained leadership in developing successful GOLD programs in support of the MGA vision and mission.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Zia Ahmed</td> <td>(R10), South Australia Section</td> <td>For enhancing the exchange of information between members and geographic units by increasing opportunities for collaboration through the Region 10 Newsletter.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>2009 IEEEXtreme Team</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding accomplishment and contributions toward the implementation of the 2009 IEEEXtreme Programming Contest.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Joao Figueiras</td> <td>(R8), Portugal Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to the public visibility of IEEE by creating the “GOLD Around the World” video.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>George S. D. Gordon</td> <td>(R8), U.K.& Rep Of Ireland Section</td> <td>For exceptional leadership and outstanding contributions to the development of the IEEE GOLDRush Newsletter.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Lisa Lazareck</td> <td>(R8), U.K.& Rep Of Ireland Section</td> <td>For outstanding success in increasing GOLD activities within the IEEE EMBS Society.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Pui-In Mak</td> <td>(R10), Macau Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to global GOLD activities by implementing new strategies to recognize, support, and network GOLD members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Uri Moszkowicz</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For extraordinary leadership and dedication to enhancing Region 1 GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2009</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Timothy TH Wong</td> <td>(R10), Western Australia Section</td> <td>For significant contributions and leadership in Region 10 and worldwide GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Marcelo Mota</td> <td>(R7), Toronto Section</td> <td>For 20 years of IEEE volunteerism, and significant contributions to the development and promotion of global activities and services to IEEE members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Mini S. Thomas</td> <td>(R10), Delhi Section</td> <td>For their inspirational development of the Global Integrated Network of IEEE (GINI) which will provide an increased value of IEEE membership to the students of Region 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>Prijoe P. Komattu</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For their inspirational development of the Global Integrated Network of IEEE (GINI) which will provide an increased value of IEEE membership to the students of Region 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Innovation Award</td> <td>S. Gopakumar</td> <td>(R10), Kerala Section</td> <td>For their inspirational development of the Global Integrated Network of IEEE (GINI) which will provide an increased value of IEEE membership to the students of Region 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Nirwan Ansari</td> <td>(R1), North Jersey Section</td> <td>For his sustained leadership and tireless efforts to increase and maintain continuous engagement of the IEEE North Jersey Section members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Anader Benyamin-Seeyar</td> <td>(R7), Montreal Section</td> <td>For his dedicated leadership and significant contributions to serve IEEE and the engineering profession through continuous engagement efforts in the Montreal Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Leadership Award</td> <td>Tania Quiel</td> <td>(R9), Panama Section</td> <td>For her leadership and commitment to promoting IEEE membership and activities throughout Region 9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Rami Abielmona</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions and energetic leadership towards increasing the participation in the IEEE Ottawa Section Robotics Competition, and actively engaging the local students.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Julian Bussgang</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For his dedication to advancing the goals of IEEE through activities that support IEEE Life Members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Jorge Him-Cassanova</td> <td>(R9), Panama Section</td> <td>For his significant contributions in the development of the membership and activities of the IEEE Council of Central America and the Panama Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ramalatha Marimuthu</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For her dedicated mentoring of IEEE students and encouraging them to focus their efforts towards contributions to benefit humanity.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ahmed Osama Mikkawi</td> <td>(R8), Egypt Section</td> <td>For his outstanding efforts in the GOLD and Women in Engineering programs for fostering inspiration among IEEE members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA Achievement Award</td> <td>Ravi Todi</td> <td>(R1), Mid-Hudson Section</td> <td>For his outstanding leadership and sustaining contributions to IEEE across local and technical activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Irena Atov</td> <td>(R10), Victorian Section</td> <td>For her organization and leadership of the implementation of GOLD track programs at IEEE conferences, and the GOLD Academic Portal on the IEEE Job Site.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Megha Joshi</td> <td>(R10), Uttar Pradesh Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions to the Student Transition Project and STEP (Student Transition & Elevation Partnership) program.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Yasuharu Ohgoe</td> <td>(R10), Tokyo Section</td> <td>For his strong leadership in planning and organizing the inaugural GOLD Summit 2008.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2008</td> <td>MGA GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Adrian Pais</td> <td>(R8), Benelux Section</td> <td>For extraordinary leadership and valuable contributions to the development of the IEEE GOLDRush newsletter.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Gerhard Hancke</td> <td>(R8), South Africa Section</td> <td>For inspiring membership development and services as a member of several regional and technical conferences worldwide.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Daniel Bellomo and Marcelo Doallo</td> <td>(R9), Argentina Section</td> <td>For effective use of technology for knowledge-sharing and networking in the Argentina Section and throughout Region 9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Diane Bowen Collier</td> <td>(R5), Fort Worth Section</td> <td>For outstanding long term contributions to Region 5 and the Fort Worth Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Dattatray Doke</td> <td>(R10), Bombay Section</td> <td>For leadership in propagating awareness of industry applications of electrical & power engineering.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Gerry Kumnik</td> <td>(R2), Pittsburgh Section</td> <td>For continuous, outstanding service and leadership to the IEEE Pittsburgh Section and Community through the IEEE Robot Car Race.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Merrill Buckley</td> <td>(R2), Philadelphia Section</td> <td>For his dedicated efforts in documenting the history of major technical achievements in the Delaware Valley region in honor of the Philadelphia Section's 100th anniversary in 2003.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Darrel Chong</td> <td>(R10), Singapore Section</td> <td>For extraordinary leadership and sustaining contributions to IEEE GOLD activities especially GOLD Online Seminars.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Branislav Djokic</td> <td>(R7), Ottawa Section</td> <td>For his leadership in maintaining, enhancing and supporting the IEEE Ottawa Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Isao Shirakawa</td> <td>(R10), Kansai Section</td> <td>For sustained and significant contributions and leadership in Student Activities and Industry-Academia Cooperation to the IEEE Kansai Section and Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Byung K. Yi</td> <td>(R6), San Diego Section</td> <td>For his dedication to rejuvenate the IEEE San Diego Section Vehicular Technology Society Chapter.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Kristi Brooks</td> <td>(R4), Red River Valley Section</td> <td>For exemplary achievements, significant contributions and leadership in Region 4 GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Tom Curtis</td> <td>(R8), Tanzania Subsection</td> <td>For his dedication and enthusiasm to share his technical knowledge through the education of young students in Tanzania.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Javvad Qasimi</td> <td>(R4), Rock River Valley Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership in GOLD activities in the IEEE Rock River Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Scott Tamashiro</td> <td>(R6), Coastal Los Angeles Section</td> <td>For his creativity in the GOLD online game concept and pioneering relations between GOLD and the Standards Association.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan</td> <td>(R10), Madras Section</td> <td>For outstanding efforts in local GOLD activities and successfully obtaining industry sponsorship.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2007</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Verona Wong</td> <td>(R7), Vancouver Section</td> <td>For Outstanding contributions and dedication towards membership retention by establishing GOLD activities, and exemplary leadership in the GOLD 10th Anniversary Project.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Rob Reilly</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For distinguished contributions to IEEE’s global activities through the establishment and development of IEEE chapters.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Adam Skorek</td> <td>(R7), St. Maurice Section</td> <td>In recognition of his dynamic leadership and significant contributions in promoting IEEE and the engineering profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Charles Lord</td> <td>(R3), Eastern North Carolina Section</td> <td>For continued contributions to encourage IEEE members’ development through the creation and utilization of innovative tools.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Douglas R. Askegard</td> <td>(R6), Buenaventura Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership of the Buenaventura Section, significantly expanding its role in the Engineering community, and increasing Section membership and collaboration.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Rolf Remshardt</td> <td>(R8), Germany Section</td> <td>For outstanding strategic contributions towards establishing and nurturing the young professional community within Region 8 and throughout IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Gerald Anleitner</td> <td>(R8), Germany Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership skills in IEEE GOLD activities and the creation of the GOLD-Society Pilot Program.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Vijay Sood</td> <td>(R7), Montreal Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions in the development and production of IEEE Canadian Review/La Revue Canadienne de l'IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Hisham El-Masry</td> <td>(R7), Kingston Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership in promoting IEEE membership and activities in the Kingston Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Marko Delimar</td> <td>(R8), Croatia Section</td> <td>For significant contributions and energetic leadership to encourage IEEE Student activities and participation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Helene Hoi-Ying Fung</td> <td>(R10), Western Australia Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in Western Australia GOLD activities, and encouraging industry support and participation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>May Chee Wan</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and contributions in Boston GOLD activities, implementing strategies to bridge Student and GOLD members, and promoting IEEE GOLD on the Regional level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Mohamed Aboud</td> <td>(R8), Egypt Section</td> <td>For exemplary achievements, significant contributions and leadership in the Egypt Section GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Stephen Dueck</td> <td>(R7), Winnipeg Section</td> <td>For outstanding and sustained contributions towards the success of the Winnipeg Section GOLD activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Gim Soon Wan</td> <td>(R1), Boston Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the Region 1 GOLD Program by establishing best practices.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Dawn Nedohin-Macek</td> <td>(R7), Winnipeg Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership of the IEEE Winnipeg Section GOLD Affinity Group.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2006</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>University of Maine</td> <td>Orono (R1)</td> <td>For generous donation of the University’s resources that promote and encourage Region 1 Student Activities</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Elya B. Joffe</td> <td>(R8), Israel Section</td> <td>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. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>No Award Presented</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Eric Holdrinet</td> <td>(R7), Montreal Section</td> <td>For Leadership, a global vision, sustained contributions and support for the growth and development of IEEE in Canada, especially in Eastern Canada and Montreal.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>K. Reed Thompson</td> <td>(R3)</td> <td>For his many years of exemplary leadership, contributions and service to the IEEE, Region 3, the Regional Activities Board and the profession.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Jose Valdez Calle</td> <td>(R9), Peru Section</td> <td>For outstanding and continued contributions to the IEEE Peru Section and its Student Branches creating the new leaders.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Barry Shoop</td> <td>(R1), Mid Hudson Section</td> <td>For a high level of commitment and outstanding contributions to both the IEEE Mid-Hudson Section and Region 1 by developing effective volunteers, improving communications and leading by example in advancing the organization in membership development and education activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Carlos Rueda Artunduaga</td> <td>(R9), Colombia Section</td> <td>For outstanding leadership, contributions and valued service to the IEEE through coordinating Student and Young Professional Activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Ali Asraf Chowdhury</td> <td>(R4), Iowa-Illinois Section</td> <td>For outstanding service to the IEEE Iowa-Illinois Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Sandra "Candy" Robinson</td> <td>(R5), Dallas Section</td> <td>For achievement in developing a working dialog between women through WIE activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Nathalie Gosset</td> <td>(R6), Buenaventura Section</td> <td>For exemplary leadership, initiative and service in fostering organizational, educational, professional, technical and membership growth within the IEEE – EMBS Buenaventura Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Murty S. Polavarapu</td> <td>(R2), Northern Virginia Section</td> <td>For outstanding contribution in promoting IEEE to College and Pre-College Students within the IEEE Northern Virginia Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Peter W. Guy</td> <td>(R7), Montreal Section</td> <td>For co-leading “Aurum” publishing efforts to successfully reach out to French-speaking members and to create unity amongst Region 7’s GOLD members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2005</td> <td>RAB GOLD Achievement Award</td> <td>Saurabh Sinha</td> <td>(R8), South Africa Section</td> <td>For significant contributions and leadership in the South Africa GOLD activities, for providing pre-college education exposure to high school students, involvement in conference organization activities and GOLD activities on the Region level.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Hans J. Schmitt</td> <td>(R8), Germany Section</td> <td>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. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Jose Antonio Jardini</td> <td>(R9) South Brazil Section</td> <td>For excellent effort and contributions to the engineers and scientists of Latin America through the initial start-up and editing of the IEEE Latin American Transactions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Neville Jacobs</td> <td>(R2), Baltimore Section</td> <td>For significant contributions and leadership in providing pre-college electrical engineering exposure to high school students through the Baltimore Section Robot Project Activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Durgamadhab Misra</td> <td>(R1), North Jersey Section</td> <td>For promoting IEEE membership and activities within the IEEE North Jersey Section. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Hugh Rudnick</td> <td>(R9), Chile Section</td> <td>For imaginative leadership in creating new services and products for IEEE members in Latin America.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Amarjeet Basra</td> <td>(R2), Northern Virginia Section</td> <td>For outstanding contributions in promoting IEEE to college and pre-college students within the IEEE Northern Virginia Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Susan Hamill</td> <td>(R6), Oregon Section</td> <td>For exemplary service to the IEEE by improving the communication, educational and technical activities within the Oregon Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Subrata Mukhopadhyay</td> <td>(R10), Delhi Section</td> <td>For exemplary contributions in facilitating the electronic communications within the IEEE Delhi Section, India Council and PES Chapters within Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Daniel Slomovitz</td> <td>(R9), Uruguay Section</td> <td>For the successful development of the Multi Media of Electrical Measurements CD-ROM for IEEE Student and young professional members in Latin America.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Howard Michel</td> <td>(R1), Providence Section</td> <td>For extraordinary leadership contributions to the Providence Section and Region 1 by inspiring volunteers to significantly improve performance and achieve accomplishments through motivation, goal setting and leadership by example.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2004</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Steve Watkins</td> <td>(R5), Saint Louis Section</td> <td>For the creation of student ethics contest which inspired the development of an IEEE Student Ethics Competition.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Hugo Maria Fernandez-Verstegen</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For his significant contributions to making IEEE a truly global Society.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Juan Carlos Miguez</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For innovation and exemplary leadership in the conception, realization and successful implementation of the IEEE Region 9 Voluntary Contribution Fund.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Ricardo Fernandez del Busto</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For the strengthening of IEEE activities and outstanding leadership in educational activities within Mexico.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Duane J.  Ripperger</td> <td>(R5)</td> <td>For exemplary efforts in promoting IEEE Student Activities and the Texas BEST Program. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Elisa Barney Smith</td> <td>(R6)</td> <td>For outstanding leadership of the Boise Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Nabil K. Al-Dabal</td> <td>(R8)</td> <td>In recognition of his outstanding efforts in successfully organizing the inaugural IEEE-Gulf Cooperation Council Electrical and Electronics Conference.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Jorge M. Hedderwick</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For significant contributions in the promotion and development of technical activities within IEEE Latin America.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Jorge J. Him</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For his exemplary service in organizing CONCAPAN XXII and for improving IEEE relations with government and industry within Panama.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2003</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Javier Ruiz-del-Solar</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For creating the IEEE Latin American Student Robotics Competition which stimulated new technical activities for IEEE Students.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Rolf Remshardt</td> <td>(R8)</td> <td>For exemplary contributions in bringing the benefits of IEEE membership to colleagues throughout Europe and for effective fiscal and financial leadership within IEEE Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Luis-Alberto Arenas</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For his effective and innovative contribution in disseminating the IEEE spirit among members through modern electronic media.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Subrata Mukhopadhyay</td> <td>(R10)</td> <td>For sustained and dedicated technical and professional leadership to the IEEE Delhi Section and Region 10.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Margaretha Eriksson</td> <td>(R8)</td> <td>For stimulating and promoting the formation of technical chapters and promoting the value of the IEEE membership at regional conferences within IEEE Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Engy Mohamed Samir Foda</td> <td>(R8)</td> <td>For exemplary efforts in organizing successful 2002 IEEE Region 8 Student Branch and GOLD Congresses.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Jan Aminoff and John Margosian</td> <td>(R2)</td> <td>For significant long-term efforts at promoting the IEEE to participants at High Technology Job Fairs in the Washington Metropolitan D.C area. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>R. Barnet Adler</td> <td>(R2)</td> <td>For sustained and enthusiastic leadership and development of student activities within the IEEE Philadelphia Section and Region 2. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>John Dentler</td> <td>(R2)</td> <td>For outstanding achievement in the development of a financial tool for the IEEE Baltimore Section, which facilitates the completion of timely and accurate financial reports.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Harvey S. Newman and Roger Kaul</td> <td>(R2)</td> <td>For creative achievements in revitalizing and organizing activities that integrate MTT, AP, ED Technical Chapters and a WIE Affinity Group. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Adekanye Issac Adeyemi</td> <td>(R8)</td> <td>For outstanding efforts in facilitating the rejuvenation of the IEEE Nigeria Section and the promotion of IEEE Senior membership. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2002</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Ricardo A. Veiga</td> <td>(R9)</td> <td>For increasing IEEE activities and member interaction throughout the IEEE Argentina Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Theodore W. Hissey, Jr</td> <td></td> <td>For his contributions to the IEEE's global technical activities and international cooperation.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Manuel F. Rodriquez-Perazza and Juan R. Falcon</td> <td></td> <td>For establishing and promoting an electronic voting system through the web, which significantly improved the decision making in IEEE Regional Activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Shyam N. Bajpai</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary technical and professional leadership to the IEEE Washington Section which includes establishing a Sister Section relationship with the IEEE Delhi Section and inspiring enthusiasm in IEEE members and future engineers at the High School and College Levels.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Thomas A. Tullia</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary leadership, dedication, commitment and service to IEEE Region 2, Section & Chapter Activities and the rejuvenation of the IEEE Northern Virginia Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Gozde Bozdagi Akar</td> <td></td> <td>For stimulating and excellent leadership in Student Activities in the IEEE Turkey Section, IEEE Region 8 and RAB Student Activities initiatives. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Vijay Kumar Sood</td> <td></td> <td>For sustained outstanding contributions and service to Region 7 (IEEE Canada) by publishing and promoting the IEEE Canadian Review as a national journal for Region 7 members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Henrich Lantsberg</td> <td></td> <td>In recognition of dedicated and longstanding service to the work of IEEE Region 8 and the Russia Section. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Yakup Bayram and Ali Aydogan</td> <td></td> <td>For their outstanding achievement in promoting and fostering growth of IEEE membership among students in Turkey. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Duncan C. Baker </td> <td></td> <td>In recognition of outstanding effort and success in editing and producing of the Region 8 News.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Carole C. Carey</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding contributions in advancing the IEEE membership within the IEEE Baltimore Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Jaafar M. Al-Ibrahim</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding efforts in facilitating the formation of several new sections and the rejuvenation of inactive sections in Region 8.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>RAB Outstanding GOLD Program Award</td> <td>IEEE Boston Section GOLD Committee</td> <td></td> <td>For organizing successful technical and non-technical programs for young professionals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Lockwood, Kessler & Bartlett, Inc.</td> <td></td> <td>For distinguished and continual exceptional service to the IEEE and the New York Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Gilbarco Systems, Inc.</td> <td></td> <td>For distinguished and continuing service to the IEEE, IEEE Region 3, IEEE North Carolina Council, and the IEEE Central North Carolina Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Capitol College</td> <td></td> <td>For supporting the IEEE Washington Section Professional and Student Activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Historical Electronics Museum</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding support of the IEEE Baltimore Section in Region 2.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Oracle Corporation</td> <td></td> <td>For support to the IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Activities in the National Capital Area. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Cigital</td> <td></td> <td>For enduring support to the Computer Society, Reliability Society and IEEE Activities in the National Capital Area.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>BE&K Consultants Inc.</td> <td></td> <td>For support of several employees in the organization of IEEE Conferences.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2001</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Bethesda Marriott</td> <td></td> <td>Friend of IEEE for continuing hospitality for the IEEE Washington Section Executive Committee meeting for more than eight years. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Maurice Papo</td> <td></td> <td>For significant contributions in making the IEEE an effective global organization.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Dave Green, Charles Lord, and William Ratcliff</td> <td></td> <td>For developing an e-conferencing system that can be used by IEEE to improve communication.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>K. Reed Thompson</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary technical and professional leadership to the IEEE Virginia Mountain Section and Region 3.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Robert Walston</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary technical and professional leadership to the IEEE Columbus Section and Region 2.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Mohamed El-Hawary</td> <td></td> <td>For sustained and dedicated leadership contributions to the IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section and IEEE Canada.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Ronald Jensen</td> <td></td> <td>For recognition of outstanding achievement in enhancing the Professional Leadership Development training of the IEEE Region 4 members.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Jack G. Pfrimmer and J. Carroll Hastings</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary service to the IEEE Alabama Section in rewriting the Section Guide and Bylaws.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>William B. Harrison</td> <td></td> <td>For initiation and implementation of the Region 3 Corporate Relations Project which significantly benefits IEEE Regions and Sections.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Satish Aggarwal</td> <td></td> <td>For distinguished service to the IEEE Washington Section and the National Capital Area Council (NCAC).</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>RAB Outstanding GOLD Program Award</td> <td>IEEE Nigeria Section GOLD Committee</td> <td></td> <td>For revitalizing the IEEE Nigeria Section through exceptional GOLD Activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Eastern Mediterranean University</td> <td></td> <td>For active support towards the advancement of IEEE and engineering professions.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2000</td> <td>Supporting Friend of IEEE Regional Activities</td> <td>Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL)</td> <td></td> <td>For active support of the IEEE Lehigh Valley Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Joel B. Snyder</td> <td></td> <td>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.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>John R. Reinert</td> <td></td> <td>For dedicated leadership in identifying and developing local leadership and management processes for IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Horst W. Gerlach</td> <td></td> <td>For a lifetime of distinguished service to his profession, Susquehanna Section and Region 2.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Basil W. Osborne</td> <td></td> <td>For contributions to the successful and smooth functioning of the Region 8 Committee in the period 1985-1999.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Sandra Olivia Hildago Perez and Santiago D. Diaz</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding contributions towards membership recruitment and retention through the creation of the Region 9 GOLD video.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Carlos E. Nafarrate and Raul Sabio</td> <td></td> <td>For their excellent and notable works in translating and editing the IEEE Entrepreneurial Skills Seminar booklet into the Spanish language.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Francisco Martinez</td> <td></td> <td>In recognition of outstanding effort and success in editing and producing the Regional newsletter "NoticIEEEro" during 1998 and 1999.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>S. Parthasarathy</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding achievement by providing excellent websites for the IEEE India Council and other Indian Sections, for sharing views on technical, educational and professional areas of interest to IEEE, thereby promoting IEEE Membership.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Ferial El-Hawary</td> <td></td> <td>For sustained achievement in promoting IEEE interest in the oceanic engineering community in Atlantic Canada.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Kip Haggerty</td> <td></td> <td>For leadership in re-establishing the IEEE Los Angeles Council in 1998.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Robert W. Creighton</td> <td></td> <td>For sustained leadership in promoting membership awareness and communications within the IEEE Canadian Atlantic Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1999</td> <td>RAB Outstanding GOLD Program Award</td> <td>Region 9 GOLD Committee</td> <td></td> <td>For the original concept and outstanding realization of the Region 9 GOLD video program.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Erling Hesla and Kao Chen</td> <td></td> <td>For creating and implementing an innovative technical and administrative partnership program to promote IEEE globalization.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>Gerald M. Karam</td> <td></td> <td>For aggressively developing and pursuing innovative solutions to the issue of student retention.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>James H. Beall</td> <td></td> <td>For the improvement of communications between the IEEE Florida West Coast Section and the Institute, and for outstanding leadership in the solicitation of, preparation for, and management of technical conferences in the Tampa Bay area.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Gerald W. Gordon</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary leadership and synergy in many diverse areas over many years supporting specific membership, organizational, technical, educational and professional activities at the Chapter, Section, Region and Institute levels of IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Merrill D. Wittman</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding contributions to the IEEE Vancouver Section in a sustained and effective leadership role to build and maintain the members' interest and enthusiasm in pursuing the goals of the IEEE Regional Activities Board.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Zbigniew Ciok</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding service as Chairman which accelerated the development of the IEEE in Poland and Eastern Europe.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Zbigniew H. Czyz</td> <td></td> <td>For exemplary service to the IEEE Poland Section.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1998</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>K. Wendy Tang</td> <td></td> <td>For her strong leadership role in, and her outstanding service and support for, engineering student activities and projects that assist women pursuing careers in engineering and science.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award</td> <td>Michel Lecours</td> <td></td> <td>For distinguished contributions to IEEE Canada and the worldwide Engineering Community as Editor of the Canadian Electrical and Computers Engineering Journal.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>John E. Martin</td> <td></td> <td>Presented in recognition of outstanding leadership as Chair of the Sections Congress 96 Organizing Committee.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>David J. Kemp</td> <td></td> <td>In recognition of outstanding leadership, contribution, and achievement in establishing the GOLD program in IEEE.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Leadership Award</td> <td>Sandra Hidalgo</td> <td></td> <td>For her significant contributions to the development of IEEE Bolivia and outstanding leadership in international activities in Region 9.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Innovation Award</td> <td>No Award Presented</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Paul Freedman</td> <td></td> <td>For contributions in the promotion of Canadian Products and Enterprises in the quarterly journal IEEE Canadian Review.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Michael N. Van Chau</td> <td></td> <td>For outstanding contribution towards membership retention through the development of the GOLD program concept.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Abdul Aziz</td> <td></td> <td>For his dedicated and whole-hearted contribution to the profession of Electrical Engineering.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Maurice Huneault</td> <td></td> <td>For contributions in the promotion of educational and professional activities.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1997</td> <td>RAB Achievement Award</td> <td>Juan F. 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