Through its awards program, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers recognizes contributions that advance the fields of interest to the IEEE.
For nearly a century, the IEEE Awards Program has paid tribute to technical professionals whose exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions have made a lasting impact on technology, society and the engineering profession.
An IEEE Honors Ceremony[2] is organized and held in New York each year to present the medals and awards to the recipients.
These include recognizing volunteers at the society technical committee levels and conference levels, for service and for technical work.
However, IEEE institution level awards are above IEEE societies and technical council level awards, with higher standards, recognition, and prestige.