Distinguished Educator Award
Recognizes a distinguished educator (IEEE MTT-S member) in the field of microwave engineering and science who best exemplifies the special human qualities of Fred Rosenbaum, who considered teaching a high calling and demonstrated his dedication to MTT-S through tireless service
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2024
2022
2020
2014
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1996
Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology Best Paper Award
Recognizes the most outstanding/impactful contribution in a paper published in the IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF and Microwave in Medicine and Biology Microwaves during the prior calendar year. The award is co-sponsored by the IEEE AP-Society.
Journal on Multiscale and Multiphysics Computational Techniques Best Paper Award
Recognizes the most outstanding/impactful contribution in a paper published in the IEEE Journal of Multiscale and Multiphysics Computational Techniques during the prior calendar year. The award is co-sponsored by the IEEE AP-Society and the IEEE EMC-Society.
Microwave Application Award
Recognizes an individual or a team of no more than five individuals for an outstanding application of microwave theory and technology, which has been reduced to practice nominally ten years before.
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2015
2007
2003
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1976
Microwave Magazine Best Paper Award
Recognizes the most significant contribution in a paper published in the IEEE Microwave Magazine during the prior calendar year.
2023
Microwave Prize
The Microwave Prize is the oldest award granted by the Microwave Theory and Technology Society, dating back to 1955. The Microwave Prize recognizes the author(s) of a paper published in any official IEEE publication during the calendar year (but historically selected from the IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques) that is judged the most significant in the field of interest of the MTT Society. Publications which are the basis for awards are available via Xplore.
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Outstanding Young Engineer Award
Recognizes an outstanding young MTT-S member who has distinguished him/herself through achievements within the MTT-S field of interest that may be technical, may represent exemplary service to the MTT-S, or may be a combination of both. This award will be given in the categories “Industry” and “Academia”. Nominee must not have reached his/her 39th birthday and must be an MTT member at time of nomination.
2002
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual (IEEE MTT-S member) who has given outstanding service for the benefit and advancement of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society. Past Distinguished Service Award recipients are listed in the table below. To read the citation and bigraphical information for each awardee, click on the awardee name.
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2019
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Journal of Microwaves Best Paper Award
Recognizes the most significant contribution in a paper published in the IEEE Journal of Microwaves during the prior calendar year.
Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters Tatsuo Itoh Best Paper Award
Recognizes the most significant contribution in a paper published in the IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters during the prior calendar year.
Microwave Career Award
Recognizes an individual (IEEE member) for a career of meritorious achievement and outstanding technical contribution by an individual in the field of microwave theory and technology.
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2025
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2016
2012
2011
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2002
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Microwave Pioneer Award
Recognizes an individual or a team having made outstanding pioneering technical contributions that advance microwave theory and technology. These contributions are to have been made at least 20 years prior to the year of the award. It is not a condition that nominees are the sole or original researcher or developer. Significant contribution of a specific nature is the key criterion.
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2017
2008
2001
1998
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1990
N. Walter Cox Award
The N. Walter Cox Award recognizes an individual MTT-S member who has given exemplary service to the society in a spirit of selfless dedication and cooperation.
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2023
2020
2010
2009
2007
2006
2002
1999
1998
1994
THz Science and Technology Best Paper Award
Recognizes the most significant contribution in a paper published in the IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology during the prior calendar year.