Standards Board Distinguished Service Award
The Standards Board Distinguished Service Award is made annually to current member(s) or past member(s) of the IEEE SA Standards Board to recognize distinguished service to the IEEE SA based on major contributions to the standards development process. Major contributions include but are not limited to the following examples:
- Enhancing the process through continued service on its major action committees.
- Leadership in developing new aspects of what the IEEE SA can do to improve its procedural process.
- Interaction on behalf of the IEEE SA to promote national and international growth of standards as a product of IEEE.
- Representing the IEEE SA at various levels within IEEE Societies/Committees and other standards-developing organizations (ASME, IEC, etc.), which encourages the implementation of the IEEE Standards Association mission and its goals.
Award
This recognition consists of an engraved wooden plaque. There is no honorarium attached to this award.
Honorees
The award is presented by the IEEE SA President at the SA Awards Ceremony
- Recipient honored at the IEEE SA Awards Ceremony (see previous ceremony)
- Honoree highlight via press release
- Recognition on IEEE SA website and social media post
Eligibility
Member(s) of the IEEE SA Standards Board, or to past member(s) going back as far as five years from the current date. There are no restrictions or preferences as to the nationality, race, sex, creed or age.
Nomination
Annual Deadline 31 July
Sponsorship
This award is sponsored by the IEEE Standards Association, administered by the IEEE SA Awards and Recognition Committee.
Standards Board Distinguished Service Award
2023
Daleep Mohla
For outstanding leadership on the IEEE SA Standards Board and its committees
2021
Ted A. Burse
In recognition of his many contributions in leading governance activities of the IEEE SA Standards Board
2019
John Kulick
For exceptional leadership on the IEEE SA Standards Board and oversight committees
2018
Michael Janezic
For exceptional contributions and improvements to the IEEE SA Audit Committee (AudCom) processes including updates of the AudCom Conventions and Guidelines and the AudCom Baselines
2016
Richard H. Hulett
For meritorious service to the IEEE SA Standards Board and its committees
2015
Peter Balma
For his service, leadership, and commitment to the standards development process
2013
Robert M. Grow
For his service, contributions, and leadership on the IEEE SA Standards Board
Ted Olsen
For his service, leadership, and commitment to the standards development process
2012
Samuel Sciacca
For his contributions to the standardization and global impact of smart grid standards development in the power and energy sector and for his dedicated service to the smart grid standards leadership, education, and outreach efforts of the Standards Association