IEEE Region 3 Awards Information

The Awards and Recognition Committee (ARC) shall assist the Region in formally recognizing, rewarding, and promoting excellence in all facets of the professional lives of its members. The term of service for the chair and other members of the awards committee shall be one or two years and start one week after SoutheastCon and end one week after the corresponding future SoutheastCon. This term implies that Area Chairs appointed to the committee may have completed their service as Area Chair but will still be members of the Awards Committee until after the next SoutheastCon.

IEEE awards serve several purposes: The awards are 1) an expression of recognition for outstanding contributions to the art and science of electro-technology, 2) an incentive to youth to emulate excellence, 3) a personalized presentation to the public of the achievements of the profession and its members, and 4) the identification of IEEE with these achievements.

• Guidelines for Nominating Candidates
• IEEE Region 3 Awards and Recognition Committee Program Manual
• IEEE Region 3 Awards and Recognition online submission portal
• IEEE Medals, Recognitions, and Technical Field Awards

1. The Awards and Recognition Committee Chair shall be a member and represent Region 3 on the IEEE-USA Awards and Recognition Committee. The ARC Chair shall be an interface with the Awards and Recognition Committees of MGA and IEEE. The ARC Chair shall also assist the Region 3 leadership in developing a culture of recognition and acknowledgment.
2. With potential succession planning in mind, the Region 3 Delegate/Director shall appoint a Vice Chair of the committee.
3. The Region 3 Professional Activities Committee Chair shall appoint, with the concurrence of the Region 3 Delegate/Director, one member of the ARC. This member should be familiar with the IEEE-USA and Region 3 Professional Activities vision and recent activities.
4. Each Area Chair or their Delegate/Director-approved designee shall be a member.
5. Region Coordinator of Industry Engagement
6. One past Region 3 Delegate/Director shall be a Mentor.

1. Develop and administer the professional award and recognition programs for sponsorship specifically by the Region. Presently available awards are
   1. Outstanding Engineer Award
   2. Outstanding Service Award
   3. Joseph M. Biedenbach Outstanding Engineering Educator Award
   4. Professional Leadership Award
   5. Employer Professional Development Award
   6. Outstanding Young Professional Award
   7. Educational Activities Chair Award
   8. James H. Graham Cybersecurity Scholarship Award
   9. Exemplary Section Award
   10. Exemplary Student Branch Award
   11. Student Professional Activities Service Award
   12. Daniel W. Jackson Award for exemplary service as a Past Region 3 Director
2. Publicize to the Region 3 Committee, the awards available through the Region and the other IEEE entities. Encourage and, to the extent possible, support the recognition of Region 3 members for non-Region 3 IEEE awards.
3. Actively encourage the Sections to nominate members for all appropriate awards and provide such aid as may be necessary for accurate, timely, and professional nominations.
4. Present to the Executive Committee for approval the proposed awards recipients at the Executive\ Committee at least 45 days before the Awards Ceremony.
5. Provide pertinent and timely information to the Region 3 Delegate/Director so the recipients can be notified promptly.
6. Support the Region 3 Member Communications Committee in maximizing media exposure for award recipients, including the Region 3 Newsletter. Write an article announcing the winners if needed.
7. Provide pertinent information on awards to the SoutheastCon General Chair so the awards program can be printed. In addition, recipient photos, citations, and short bio may be displayed during the Awards Ceremony.
8. Ensure that the Awards Ceremony runs smoothly.
9. Keep current documentation on Region awards and the overall management of the awards program in the Region. Update and maintain the Region 3 Awards and Recognition Program Manual.
10. Manage the budget of the Awards and Recognition Program. Submit a preliminary committee budget to the Region 3 Treasurer prior to the fall Region 3 Executive Committee meeting. Assist the Region 3 Finance Committee in the preparation of the detailed annual budget of the ARC within the bounds of the funds of the Region as well as other funds that may be available.
    11. Actively encourage Sections and Chapters to recognize the accomplishments of their members.

For recipients of Region 3 awards, the honoree’s travel to and from the Region Awards Banquet and 1 night’s lodging is covered by Region 3 in accordance with the Region’s travel policy. Region 3 will also cover the honorees’ meals while traveling to, from, and during the 1 night’s stay for the recipient. Region 3 will also cover awards banquet expenses for 1 guest of the honoree.

The calendar for the high-level activities of the Awards Committee is online (even year) and (odd year). The committee will generally create a more detailed calendar for internal use.