IEEE EdSoc Kerala Section Awards

Nomination Deadline: 26 December 2023 11:59 pm IST

Outstanding Student Branch Chapter Award

This award intends to recognize an IEEE Education Society SBC under the IEEE Kerala Section that has made remarkable contributions to the student fraternity and to society.

Eligibility Criteria

The SBC must have an active status for a minimum of 3 months prior to the application deadline.
The SBC must have conducted a minimum of 3 events in the year 2023.
The SBC must be located in the geographic region of the IEEE Kerala Section.

Nomination Process:

Nomination is to be done either by the Chair, Vice Chair, or Secretary of the IEEE Education Society SBC.

Outstanding Educational Activity Award

This award recognizes an educational activity that has significantly improved the knowledge of participants, thereby contributing to the advancement of technology for the benefit of humanity.

Eligibility Criteria

The activity must be conducted by an IEEE Education Society SBC located in the geographical region of the IEEE Kerala Section.
The activity must have a clear educational value.
The activity must have been conducted on or after 01 January 2023.

Nomination process:

Nomination is to be done either by the Chair, Vice Chair, or Secretary of the IEEE Education Society SBC. An SBC can submit up to 2 nominations; multiple nominations for the same activity shall result in immediate disqualification of the SBC. The SBC cannot submit any section or society chapter event that was hosted at their college.

Outstanding Professional Volunteer Award

This award recognizes an IEEE Professional Member who had enthusiastically contributed to the IEEE Education Society Kerala Chapter activities and its initiatives while demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities and administrative abilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Must have an active IEEE Education Society membership for a minimum of two years prior to the application deadline.
The IEEE Membership Grade must be superior to the ‘Young Professional’ grade.

Outstanding Young Professional Award

This award recognizes professionals at the early stage of their careers who have made significant contributions either to academia or the industry.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be YPs, i.e., the applicant must have received their first post-secondary degree (e.g. Bachelor’s level or an associate degree) within the past 15 years, relative to the nomination deadline. If this criterion is not met, the nominee must have “opted-in” to the IEEE Young Professional membership.
The applicant must have an active IEEE Education Society membership for a minimum of 6 months prior to the application deadline.
The applicant must be affiliated with an institution under the geographic region of the IEEE Kerala Section.
Academia: The applicant must be a young scientist or engineer who is currently working for academia at any level (Ph.D. student, PostDoc fellow, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor) and who has made outstanding accomplishments in the educational field. Priority will be given to nominees that prove outstanding contributions within the IEEE EdSoc’s field of interest.
Industry: The applicant must be a YP who is currently working for a company and who has demonstrated significant contributions to the industry in terms of innovative research and/or development of concepts, frameworks, products, services, and standards in the educational field. Priority will be given to nominees that prove outstanding contributions within the IEEE EdSoc’s field of interest.

Outstanding Student Volunteer Award

This award recognizes students who have made exemplary contributions to the growth of the glory of the IEEE Education Society Kerala Chapter.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at the time of application.
Must have an active IEEE Education Society membership for at least three months prior to the application deadline.
Must be responsible for a worthy contribution which had led to the significant growth of the IEEE Education Society Kerala Chapter. The contribution can be but is not limited to: organizing an event, disseminating the ideals of the society thereby strengthening the membership count, etc.
The applicant must be enrolled in an institution under the geographic region of the IEEE Kerala Section.