About the Award
The IEEE Award for Achievement in Power Electronics Standards recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions or services in IEEE standards relevant to the field of power electronics.
Prize:
- Honorarium (USD 1,500)
- Plaque
- Reimbursement towards the recipient’s necessary conference registration, travel, and accommodation costs incurred to attend the award ceremony (up to USD 1,000)
How to Submit a Nominee
To submit a nominee, you will need to log into your existing IEEE account (or register for a new one) to identify as a nominator. Select the “IEEE Award for Achievement in Power Electronics Standards” and enter the required data and documents.
The portal to submit an application is now closed.
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Details About the
Award

2025:
To be announced
Any active IEEE member is eligible. There is no restriction on affiliation, age, IEEE member grade, or nationality.
Criteria: Judging is based on the nominator’s recommendation, endorsement letters, and the evaluation of the selection committee members. The criteria include:
- Candidate’s stature around IEEE standards in the field of power electronics
- Dissemination of knowledge by the candidate of the IEEE standards in the field of power electronics
- Sustained contribution of the candidate to the advancement of IEEE standards in the field of power electronics
- Sustained services of the candidate to the IEEE standards in the field of power electronics
- The quality of the nomination
2024
Mark Swihart
2023
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2022
Matt Wilkowski
2021
Bruce Thackwray
2020
John DeCramer
2019
Brad Lehman