Each year, the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups who advance global innovation through standards development. These honorees represent the dedication, leadership, and technical excellence that make standards a cornerstone of technological progress.
IEEE Standards continue to drive innovation, expand global markets, support interoperability, and safeguard health, safety, and sustainability. IEEE SA provides an open, consensus-driven platform that empowers innovators worldwide to collaborate and shape the future of technology.
It is our great privilege to announce the 2025 recipients:
IEEE SA Corporate Award
- Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
For pioneering contributions in advancing IEEE standards in wireless broadband, rural 5G, and telecom education, and for building globally recognized frameworks for standards-based innovation from India through leadership and advocacy
IEEE SA Emerging Technology Award
- Yu Su
For pioneering contributions to 5G cellular-connected unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies and international standards for UAV communication systems - Gisele Waters
For contributions to the field of artificial intelligence as the Chair of IEEE 3119-2025, IEEE Standard for the Procurement of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision Systems - Lei Yan
For leadership in establishing international standards for low-altitude sensing and hydrogen-powered UAV systems, significantly advancing the field of remote sensing and unmanned aerial applications - IEEE Data Trading System Working Group
For the development of IEEE 3800-2024, IEEE Standard for a Data-Trading System: Overview, Terminology, and Reference Model - IEEE 1857.11 Sub-Working Group
For the development of IEEE 1857.11-2024, IEEE Standard for Neural Network-Based Image Coding - IEEE N42.59 Working Group
For the development of the first imaging performance standard for millimeter-wave systems for security screening of humans - IEEE P2851 Working Group
For contributions to functional safety applied in a multi-domain context and for improving interoperability between the different elements of the dependability lifecycle - IEEE P3271.01 Working Group
For developing IEEE P3271.01, Draft Standard for Recurring Transactions Using Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) - IEEE P3351 Working Group
For development of IEEE 3351-2025, IEEE Standard for Levitation System of Electromagnetic Suspension-type Maglev Vehicles
IEEE SA International Award
- Ludwig Winkel
For outstanding contributions to the fields of industrial automation and international standardization over an extraordinary career spanning nearly five decades
IEEE SA Lifetime Achievement Award
- Adam Cron
For continuous and outstanding service to the standards development community in the field of electronic testing and design-for-test solutions - Leslie T. Falkingham
For more than 25 years of leadership and significant contributions to the creation and development of national and international standards from IEEE, IEC, and BSI in the field of electrical switchgear - Lauri J. Hiivala
For more than 45 years of meritorious service to the IEEE Insulated Conductors Committee, outstanding contributions to the science and technology of underground cables, and to the development of associated international standards - Richard H. Hulett
For 45 years of leadership and contributions to global trace heating standards - Richard Kennedy
For significant contributions to radio regulations in support of the IEEE 802 family of wireless standards - Jim McDowall
For leadership in the development of IEEE battery standards and testing protocols - Daleep Mohla
For contributions to IEEE SA and for leadership of arc-flash standards development - Hans-Wolfgang Oertel
For outstanding contributions and commitment to the IEEE Power and Energy Society Surge Protective Devices Committee (SPDC), which ensured surge suppression components were integral to industry standards - Nicholas Paulter
For leadership in the production of standards for the Waveform Generation, Measurement, and Analysis Committee of the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society - Steven G. Whisenant
For nearly five decades of dedicated service to the electric power industry, IEEE, the Surge Protective Device Committee, and EPRI in the development of surge protection and neutral grounding standards
IEEE SA Standards Board Distinguished Service Award
- Jon Walter Rosdahl
For 20 years of sustained and outstanding contributions to IEEE SA governance activities, and for exemplary, knowledgeable, and generous service, mentorship, and leadership in IEEE standards development
IEEE SA Standards Medallion
- Sandeep Kumar Agrawal
For exceptional leadership and contributions to the development of rural broadband standards and solutions - Piers Dawe
For contributions across multiple generations of high-speed interfaces defined in IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards - Tony Xiao Han
For contributions to WLAN sensing standardization and technological innovation - Shan Liu
For exceptional leadership and contributions to the standardization of visual data compression technologies - Sal Martino
For exceptional leadership and contributions to the development of IEEE Std 1782-2022, IEEE Guide for Collecting, Categorizing, and Utilizing Information Related to Electric Power Distribution Interruption Events - Michael J. Meisinger, Sr.
For significant contributions to standards development for power system protection and control - Kevin L. Peterson
For contributions to the creation and international adoption of shore to ship standards - Jeff Ravencraft
For establishing a standard European mobile device charger interface, thereby minimizing one component of electronic waste and unbundling sales of devices and chargers - Vince Rodriguez
For contributions to the revision of several standards related to antennas and propagation - Carl Schuetz
For outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of IEEE switchgear standards - Leonard Tsai
For exemplary leadership and continuing dedication in guiding and supporting standards that advance floating-point arithmetic and machine learning - Menzo Wentink
For exceptional, sustained contributions to the development of IEEE Std 802.11 and license-exempt wireless radio regulatory requirements - Bo Xu
For exceptional leadership and contributions to the development of IEEE standards in power system intelligent inspection, including IEEE Std 3326-2025, IEEE Std 3327-2025, and IEEE Std 3328-2025 - Lihai Zhang
For leadership and contributions to the development of a modular framework standard for a robotically-assisted surgical system
Ron Waxman Design Automation Standards Committee (DASC) Meritorious Service Award
- Justin Refice is the recipient of the 2025 Ron Waxman Design Automation Standards Committee Meritorious Service Award in recognition of outstanding service exemplifying the spirit of The DASC
Awards Ceremony Details
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees for their remarkable achievements in advancing technology and global standards!
To learn more about the IEEE SA Awards and how (and when) you can nominate your worthy colleagues for future awards, please visit the IEEE SA Awards webpage.
