The award is meant to recognize active and inspiring Young Professional Affinity Groups and Society Groups worldwide, based on their activities. Up to two Affinity Groups and two Society Groups receive the award every year. The winner will receive a plaque providing the citation for the award granted by the IEEE Young Professionals and $500 USD cash prize designated for the winning Young Professionals for future activities. Please note that groups that have won the IEEE Young Professionals Hall of Fame Award in the past 3 years are not eligible to win this year. Main factors taken into account during evaluation of submitted nominations include:
- Vitality of the group measured in the amount and quality of organized activities. These activities shall have an important impact on the Young Professional community
- Collaboration with other IEEE units in order to facilitate engagement of members of all grades
- Collaboration with industry and academia
- New inspiring ideas that help grow the local Young Professionals community
- Click here for full award selection criteria details
- Use your IEEE Member account credentials to access the nomination form
2023 Winners:
- IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society
- IEEE Computer Society
- North Saskatchewan YP Affinity Group (Region 7)
- Uttar Pradesh YP Affinity Group (Region 10)
2022 Winners:
- Tunisia Section YP Affinity Group (Region 8)
- IEEE Nanotechnology Council
