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Lifetime Contribution Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Lifetime Contribution Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the Council, in duration and magnitude of impact. Eligible candidates must have contributed to Council activities over a period of more than ten years and must have served in multiple elected leadership roles within the Council. Recipients will receive a plaque and will be designated as “IEEE Sensors Council Life AdCom Members”. Recipients of this award will be invited to attend all meetings of the IEEE Sensors Council AdCom and are also eligible to receive the following:

  • meals and lodging associated with attendance at IEEE Sensors Council AdCom meetings (this will follow standard Council guidelines for AdCom members; this covers hotel for one night and one night after meetings, plus meals are already included in meeting costs) if they choose to travel to the meeting site (airfare or other transportation costs will not be covered).
  • complimentary registration for all IEEE SENSORS conferences

The IEEE Sensors Council Lifetime Contribution Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the Council, in duration and magnitude of impact. Eligible candidates must have contributed to Council activities over a period of more than ten years and must have served in multiple elected leadership roles within the Council. Recipients will receive a plaque and will be designated as “IEEE Sensors Council Life AdCom Members”. Recipients of this award will be invited to attend all meetings of the IEEE Sensors Council AdCom and are also eligible to receive the following:

  • meals and lodging associated with attendance at IEEE Sensors Council AdCom meetings (this will follow standard Council guidelines for AdCom members; this covers hotel for one night and one night after meetings, plus meals are already included in meeting costs) if they choose to travel to the meeting site (airfare or other transportation costs will not be covered).
  • complimentary registration for all IEEE SENSORS conferences

Lifetime Contribution Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Lifetime Contribution Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the Council, in duration and magnitude of impact. Eligible candidates must have contributed to Council activities over a period of more than ten years and must have served in multiple elected leadership roles within the Council. Recipients will receive a plaque and will be designated as “IEEE Sensors Council Life AdCom Members”. Recipients of this award will be invited to attend all meetings of the IEEE Sensors Council AdCom and are also eligible to receive the following:

  • meals and lodging associated with attendance at IEEE Sensors Council AdCom meetings (this will follow standard Council guidelines for AdCom members; this covers hotel for one night and one night after meetings, plus meals are already included in meeting costs) if they choose to travel to the meeting site (airfare or other transportation costs will not be covered).
  • complimentary registration for all IEEE SENSORS conferences
The Deadline was May 15, 2026

John Vig Meritorious Service Award

The IEEE Sensors Council John Vig Meritorious Service Award honors a person with outstanding long-term service to the IEEE Sensors Council. It is based on dedication, effort, and contributions. The winner of this Award is presented with a plaque and $2,000 check.

The IEEE Sensors Council John Vig Meritorious Service Award honors a person with outstanding long-term service to the IEEE Sensors Council. It is based on dedication, effort, and contributions. The winner of this Award is presented with a plaque and $2,000 check.

John Vig Meritorious Service Award

The IEEE Sensors Council John Vig Meritorious Service Award honors a person with outstanding long-term service to the IEEE Sensors Council. It is based on dedication, effort, and contributions. The winner of this Award is presented with a plaque and $2,000 check.

Technical Achievement Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (four Awards given) honors a person with outstanding technical contributions within the scope of the IEEE Sensors Council, as documented by publications and patents. It is based on the general quality and originality of contributions. The winner of this Award is presented with a plaque and $2,000 check. Awards are available in two fields: Sensors and Sensor Systems or Networks; within each field, an Early Career and an Advanced Career award will be given. Early Career awards are for individuals within 15 years of receiving the first degree. Advanced Career awards are for individuals beyond 15 years of the first degree. The same application form should be used for both Early Career and Advanced Career awards and applications should be directed to the respective field award committee chairs:

The IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (four Awards given) honors a person with outstanding technical contributions within the scope of the IEEE Sensors Council, as documented by publications and patents. It is based on the general quality and originality of contributions. The winner of this Award is presented with a plaque and $2,000 check. Awards are available in two fields: Sensors and Sensor Systems or Networks; within each field, an Early Career and an Advanced Career award will be given. Early Career awards are for individuals within 15 years of receiving the first degree. Advanced Career awards are for individuals beyond 15 years of the first degree. The same application form should be used for both Early Career and Advanced Career awards and applications should be directed to the respective field award committee chairs:

Technical Achievement Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award (four Awards given) honors a person with outstanding technical contributions within the scope of the IEEE Sensors Council, as documented by publications and patents. It is based on the general quality and originality of contributions. The winner of this Award is presented with a plaque and $2,000 check. Awards are available in two fields: Sensors and Sensor Systems or Networks; within each field, an Early Career and an Advanced Career award will be given. Early Career awards are for individuals within 15 years of receiving the first degree. Advanced Career awards are for individuals beyond 15 years of the first degree. The same application form should be used for both Early Career and Advanced Career awards and applications should be directed to the respective field award committee chairs:

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Sensors Journal Best Paper Award

The IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Award recognizes the best paper(s) published in the IEEE Sensors Journal during the past calendar year preceding the award. It is based on general quality, originality, impact, subject matter, and timeliness. The winners of the Award are presented with a certificate and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

The IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Award recognizes the best paper(s) published in the IEEE Sensors Journal during the past calendar year preceding the award. It is based on general quality, originality, impact, subject matter, and timeliness. The winners of the Award are presented with a certificate and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

Sensors Journal Best Paper Award

The IEEE Sensors Journal Best Paper Award recognizes the best paper(s) published in the IEEE Sensors Journal during the past calendar year preceding the award. It is based on general quality, originality, impact, subject matter, and timeliness. The winners of the Award are presented with a certificate and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Sensors Letters Best Paper Award

The IEEE Sensors Letters Best Paper Award recognizes the best paper(s) published in the IEEE Sensors Journal during the past calendar year preceding the award. It is based on general quality, originality, impact, subject matter, and timeliness. The winners of the Award are presented with a certificate and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

The IEEE Sensors Letters Best Paper Award recognizes the best paper(s) published in the IEEE Sensors Journal during the past calendar year preceding the award. It is based on general quality, originality, impact, subject matter, and timeliness. The winners of the Award are presented with a certificate and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

Sensors Letters Best Paper Award

The IEEE Sensors Letters Best Paper Award recognizes the best paper(s) published in the IEEE Sensors Journal during the past calendar year preceding the award. It is based on general quality, originality, impact, subject matter, and timeliness. The winners of the Award are presented with a certificate and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Award

The IEEE Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Award recognizes the best papers published in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. The award is based on originality, impact, and relevance to the IoT-J’s scope. Author(s) of any research paper published in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal during the three calendar years preceding the date of the award is/are eligible. The winners of the Award are presented with a plaque and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

The IEEE Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Award recognizes the best papers published in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. The award is based on originality, impact, and relevance to the IoT-J’s scope. Author(s) of any research paper published in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal during the three calendar years preceding the date of the award is/are eligible. The winners of the Award are presented with a plaque and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Award

The IEEE Internet of Things Journal Best Paper Award recognizes the best papers published in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. The award is based on originality, impact, and relevance to the IoT-J’s scope. Author(s) of any research paper published in the IEEE Internet of Things Journal during the three calendar years preceding the date of the award is/are eligible. The winners of the Award are presented with a plaque and $2,000 split equally among the authors.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Community Engagement and Impact Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Community Engagement and Impact Award recognizes an IEEE member who made outstanding contributions to broaden participation in the IEEE field of sensors – in quantity and quality of activity and impact – as evidenced for instance by leadership in events, technical projects, educational activities and mentorship programs. Cumulative achievements will be considered, but the greatest weight will be given to impact of contributions during the past five years. The winner of this award is presented with a plaque, a $1,000 check (US), and up to $1,000 (US) travel reimbursement to attend the conference to receive the award in person. Conference registration will also be waived.

The IEEE Sensors Council Community Engagement and Impact Award recognizes an IEEE member who made outstanding contributions to broaden participation in the IEEE field of sensors – in quantity and quality of activity and impact – as evidenced for instance by leadership in events, technical projects, educational activities and mentorship programs. Cumulative achievements will be considered, but the greatest weight will be given to impact of contributions during the past five years. The winner of this award is presented with a plaque, a $1,000 check (US), and up to $1,000 (US) travel reimbursement to attend the conference to receive the award in person. Conference registration will also be waived.

Community Engagement and Impact Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Community Engagement and Impact Award recognizes an IEEE member who made outstanding contributions to broaden participation in the IEEE field of sensors – in quantity and quality of activity and impact – as evidenced for instance by leadership in events, technical projects, educational activities and mentorship programs. Cumulative achievements will be considered, but the greatest weight will be given to impact of contributions during the past five years. The winner of this award is presented with a plaque, a $1,000 check (US), and up to $1,000 (US) travel reimbursement to attend the conference to receive the award in person. Conference registration will also be waived.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Young Professional Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Young Professional Award is a service award, given annually to recognize the young professionals contributions to the growth of IEEE Sensors Council. The young professional contributions should within the fields of interest of the IEEE Sensors Council and its wide ranging activities. This award also recognizes young professionals' service to the council in furthering the goals of the IEEE Young Professionals program in the fields of interest of the Council. Eligible candidates must be an IEEE Young Professional at the time of the nomination deadline. The winner of this Sensors Council Award is presented with a plaque and a $2,000 check.

The IEEE Sensors Council Young Professional Award is a service award, given annually to recognize the young professionals contributions to the growth of IEEE Sensors Council. The young professional contributions should within the fields of interest of the IEEE Sensors Council and its wide ranging activities. This award also recognizes young professionals' service to the council in furthering the goals of the IEEE Young Professionals program in the fields of interest of the Council. Eligible candidates must be an IEEE Young Professional at the time of the nomination deadline. The winner of this Sensors Council Award is presented with a plaque and a $2,000 check.

Young Professional Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Young Professional Award is a service award, given annually to recognize the young professionals contributions to the growth of IEEE Sensors Council. The young professional contributions should within the fields of interest of the IEEE Sensors Council and its wide ranging activities. This award also recognizes young professionals' service to the council in furthering the goals of the IEEE Young Professionals program in the fields of interest of the Council. Eligible candidates must be an IEEE Young Professional at the time of the nomination deadline. The winner of this Sensors Council Award is presented with a plaque and a $2,000 check.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Outstanding Chapter Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Outstanding Chapter Award is given to the best chapter in a given calendar year based on activities performed in the field of interest of IEEE Sensors Council. The prize is $1,000 USD and a certificate. Any chapter of the IEEE Sensors Council that has been established for two years from the date of its formation till the closing date of application or longer is eligible for this award.

The IEEE Sensors Council Outstanding Chapter Award is given to the best chapter in a given calendar year based on activities performed in the field of interest of IEEE Sensors Council. The prize is $1,000 USD and a certificate. Any chapter of the IEEE Sensors Council that has been established for two years from the date of its formation till the closing date of application or longer is eligible for this award.

Outstanding Chapter Award

The IEEE Sensors Council Outstanding Chapter Award is given to the best chapter in a given calendar year based on activities performed in the field of interest of IEEE Sensors Council. The prize is $1,000 USD and a certificate. Any chapter of the IEEE Sensors Council that has been established for two years from the date of its formation till the closing date of application or longer is eligible for this award.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026

Internet of Things Journal Outstanding Service Award

The Internet of Things Journal Outstanding Service Award honors long and distinguished service to the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. The award is open to all who have contributed to the IEEE IoT-J. The winner of this award is presented with a plaque and a $2,000 check.

The Internet of Things Journal Outstanding Service Award honors long and distinguished service to the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. The award is open to all who have contributed to the IEEE IoT-J. The winner of this award is presented with a plaque and a $2,000 check.

Internet of Things Journal Outstanding Service Award

The Internet of Things Journal Outstanding Service Award honors long and distinguished service to the IEEE Internet of Things Journal. The award is open to all who have contributed to the IEEE IoT-J. The winner of this award is presented with a plaque and a $2,000 check.

The Deadline was May 15, 2026
In addition to above awards, council offers Sensors Journal Editorial Board Awards, and best poster and best student paper awards through its conferences. Visit the websites of various journals and conferences for more details.

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