IEEE Power Electronics Magazine - December 2019 - 61

The IEEE Power Electronics Society Awards Committee
is seeking nominations for 2020
Do you know a
member that
should be
recognized for
outstanding
work in the
Power
Electronics
Field?
SUBMIT A
NOMINATION
TODAY!
OPENING
January 2020
DEADLINE
31 March 2020
Website

IEEE PELS R. David Middlebrook Achievement Award
For an outstanding contribution in the technical field of power electronics A bronze medal, a certificate
and an honorarium of 5000 USD. Complimentary registration for the conference to accept the award,
paid for by PELS upon request
Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award
For outstanding achievement in the field of power electronics by an engineer less than 35 years of
age 1,500USD, a Certificate, and upon request reimbursement for transportation expenses up to
500USD to attend the annual PELS Awards Ceremony
IEEE PELS Harry A. Owen, Jr. Distinguished Service Award
To honor long and distinguished service to the welfare of the Power Electronics Society at an exceptional
level. The prize consists of an engraved plaque and a cash award of 3500 USD, and upon request
reimbursement for transportation expenses up to 500USD to attend the annual PELS award banquet.
IEEE PELS Energy Storage Innovation Award
The IEEE PELS Energy Storage Innovation Award is given to an individual or a group of up to three for
innovation in energy storage technology that significantly exceeds contemporary performance
limits and has practical application in communications energy systems. The innovation may be in the
form of an adequately-described new design, practicable concept, an invention, verified manufacturing
step or product. The award consists of an award certificate honorarium of 2500 USD
Modeling and Control Technical Achievement Award
To honor innovators and researchers who have made outstanding and sustained technical contributions
to the advancement of power electronics in the area of modeling and control A honorarium of 1500 USD,
and engraved plaque.
IEEE PELS Sustainable Energy Systems Technical Achievement Award
To recognize and honor individuals who have contributed scholarly and original technical and scientific
contributions towards the advancement of power electronics in the area of sustainable energy systems.
Prize: A single annual award of 1500 USD, and engraved Plaque.
IEEE PELS Award for Achievement in Power Electronics Standards
To recognize and honor individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions or services
in IEEE standards relevant to the field of power electronics. Prize: A single annual award of 1500 USD
and engraved plaque to a single recipient.
IEEE Power Electronics Emerging Technology Award
To recognize engineers and researchers who have made outstanding technical contributions to one or
more emerging research topics in power electronics. At least three emerging research topics will be
announced each year, which are decided annually by PELS High Performance and Emerging Technologies
Technical Committee (TC6) Prize: A single annual award of 1500 USD and engraved plaque.
IEEE PELS Vehicle and Transportation Systems Achievement Award
To recognize innovators and researchers who have made outstanding technical contributions to the
advancement of power electronics in the area of vehicle and transportation systems. The Award
consists of an award plaque and a one-time honorarium of 1500 USD. In addition, a maximum and
total amount of 1500 USD will be available as reimbursement of travel and accommodation to attend
the presentation of the award.
IEEE Power Electronics Society Best Chapter & Best Student Branch Award
To recognize excellent service by a PELS Chapter to its members and to the power electronics
community. 1000-1500 USD to support activities of the chapter, a certificate that contains the names
of the Chapter, reimbursement for travel expenses up to 500 USD to attend the award ceremony.

For details, please visit:
www.ieee-pels.org/awards

IEEE Power Electronics Society Prize PhD Thesis Talk Award
200 second video summarizing your PhD research. Up to Five PELS Best PhD Thesis winners will
receive a one-time honorarium of 1000 USD + 500 USD travel support to accept the award.
IEEE PELS William McMurray Industry Achievement Award
To recognize the work of engineers working in the field of power electronics which has shown or is
likely to show a major impact on industry, and the resulting products possibly on society. The prize
consists of an engraved plaque and a cash award of 3500 USD, and upon request, reimbursement
for expenses up to 1500 USD to attend the annual PELS award banquet.

Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/MPEL.2019.2947370

http://www.ieee-pels.org/awards

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