*** The 2021 Region 4 Awards nomination window opens June 1 and closes on November 7. ***


The IEEE Region 4 Awards and Recognition program is designed to promote, recognize, and reward excellence in furthering the objectives of IEEE as reflected in the operations of Region 4 and Region 4 Operating Unit activities (Sections, Chapters, Affinity Groups, Student Branches, and Student Branch Chapters).  The awards are administered by Region 4's Awards and Recognition Committee.


The Regional Awards & Recognition Committee carries out those activities associated with the process of Region 4 Awards. The Committee pursues the development of new awards recognizing activities of outstanding worth and merit with Region 4. It assists the Regional Director in coordinating any awards activities within Region 4 as appropriate. The Committee supports the IEEE Awards and Recognition Committees in developing awards and developing Region 4 nominations for IEEE Awards.

 

Download the Region 4 Awards and Recognition Guidelines.  This guide provides step by step instructions to assist members with the nomination process.  The guide includes award descriptions, instructions on how to use the Awards portal, a sample nomination and a sample letter of recommendation. Members may direct further questions to the Awards Chair and Support Chair contacts at the top of the page.

 

Submit award nominations via the - Region 4 Awards and Recognition Portal

 

Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award

To recognize members of Region 4 who, through their professional and technical abilities, have made outstanding and noteworthy contributions to the Institute, their communities, fellow professionals, and fellow man. The award does not recognize a single achievement, but rather collective contributions complemented by singular works exemplifying IEEE's objectives and attributes.

 

Outstanding Professional Award

To recognize members of Region 4 who, through their technical abilities, have made outstanding contributions to their profession. It acknowledges the development of new technical concepts, significant patents, development of new devices, development of applications, new designs, considerable cost reductions using known techniques, etc.

 

Outstanding Student Award

To recognize a student who has exhibited exceptional performance as a student through their contributions to the Institute, their university, and membership in Region 4. Students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities, admirable ethical behavior, and a strong commitment to professionalism both inside the classroom and within their community are recognized.

 

Young Professional Achievement Award

To recognize those substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of YP operations within Region 4. The award will be based on a selection that recognizes individuals involved with YP activities, which are recognized for singular achievement in the development and completion of a project(s) or activity (ies) which are directed to the fulfillment of one or more of the Region's goals and objectives.

 

Outstanding Large Section Award

The Region 4 Outstanding Large Section Award will be awarded to one Large Section to recognize the Section's overall excellent work in the past year. A large section has 1,501 or more members (including Students) as of 31 December of the past year. 

 

Outstanding Medium Section Award

The Region 4 Medium Section Award will be awarded to one Medium Section to recognize its overall excellent work in the past year. A medium section has 501 to 1,500 members (including Students) as of 31 December of the past year. 

 

Outstanding Small Section Award

The Region 4 Outstanding Small Section Award will be awarded to one Small Section to recognize its overall excellent work in the past year. A small section has 500 or fewer members (including Students) as of 31 December of the past year.