The IEEE Founders Medal is an award presented for outstanding contributions in the leadership, planning, and administration of affairs of great value to the electrical and electronics engineering profession.
This medal was established by the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE) in 1952.
The medal continued to be awarded after the merge of the IRE with the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE) in 1963 to form the IEEE.
The basis for Judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: outstanding leadership, planning or administration of affairs related to the profession, major industry administrator and manager of a complex scientific mission.
Nomination deadline: 1 July Notification: Recipients are typically approved during the November IEEE Board of Directors meeting.