IEEE Power Electronics Society Awards
Call for Nominations
Deadline Saturday, March 31st 
The IEEE Power Electronics Society (IEEE PELS) Awards Committee is seeking nominations for 2018 Awards and other recognitions – Do you know a member that should be recognized for outstanding work in the Power Electronics Field? The requirements for submission are easy to follow. Award recipients will be highly recognized for their contributions!  
Don’t delay! Submit your nominations as soon as possible. 

Here are the awards for which we are seeking nominations:

For an outstanding contribution in the technical field of power electronics A bronze medal, a certificate and an honorarium of $5,000. Complimentary registration for the conference to accept the award, paid for by PELS upon request

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 Banquet 

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 3,500USD, and upon request reimbursement for transportation expenses up to 500USD to attend the annual PELS award banquet.

For an electrical engineering graduate student studying in an area of power electronics that powers information and communication technology systems. Prize includes a fellowship award certificate and a one-time honorarium of 15,000USD. 

The IEEE PELS Energy Storage Innovation Award is given to an individual or a group of upto three for innovation in energy storage technology that significantly exceeds contemporary performance limits and has practical application in communications energy systems.
Nominees for the award should have a record of activity in the research or product development of energy storage for communications energy systems. Prize includes: an award certificate and a one-time honorarium of in total 2,500 USD; limited grant of travel expenses for the awardee(s) attending award ceremony.

Description: 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 $1,500 and engraved suitable plaque to a single recipient.

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 $1,500, an engraved Plaque, and Certificate.

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 500USD, an engraved plaque and an award certificate.

To recognize excellent service by a PELS Chapter to its members and to the power electronics community 1,500USD to support activities of the Chapter, which may include expenses for a representative to attend the Awards Ceremony; certificate that contains the names of the Chapter Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. 

For More Information:  http://www.ieee-pels.org/awards or contact  pels-staff@ieee.org