AWARD AND NOMINATION DESCRIPTION
Description
Recognizes a career of meritorious achievement and outstanding technical contribution by an individual in the field of microwave theory and techniques
Prize
US$5,000 and Plaque.
Eligibility
Must be a member of IEEE at the time of nomination. IEEE Policy 4.4 applies (see below).
Basis for Judging
Publication in technical journals, presentation of lectures, contributions to the advancement of microwave technology, and other technical contributions considered in conjunction with any or all of these areas of contribution.
Presentation
Presented at the annual IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Awards Banquet.
NOMINATION FORMS
Complete directions for nominations and endorsements are on the nomination form.
Deadline for all materials is July 31. Questions, please, to mttawardschair@ieee.org.
PREVIOUS MICROWAVE CAREER AWARD RECIPIENTS
All previous Microwave Career Award recipients are listed on the Past Awardees page under Microwave Career Award.
IEEE/MTT-S AWARDS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NOMINATORS AND ENDORSERS
IEEE Policy 4.4 (Limitations of Awards) states the following:
“No person shall receive an award, or be the nominator or reference for a nomination for a candidate for an award, who, at any stage of the recipient-selection process for that award, is eligible to vote on who shall receive that award. This conflict of interest limitation shall apply to all awards given by the IEEE or any of its organizational units.”
With reference to the MTT-Society, this Policy affects Members of the MTT-S Awards Committee*, and voting members of the MTT Administrative Committee**.
* The Awards Committee prepares a slate of candidates for the Career, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Educator, Pioneer, Application, Outstanding Young Engineer, and N.W. Cox Awards of the MTT-Society
** The Adminstrative Committee approves the award slate proposed by the Awards Committee