An Affinity Group cannot receive this award more than once every three years (as a general rule).

Award selection is based on:

• Quality of activities and programs sponsored/co-sponsored by the affinity group
• Quantity of activities and programs
• The number of participants at regular meetings and other activities and programs
• Demonstrations of outreach programs to young women
• The number of people served by the outreach
• Communication with its members
• Growth of affinity group membership
• Affinity group website (if available)

The above criteria take into account that IEEE WIE Affinity Groups vary in size and resources. In reviewing the number of participants in meetings, etc., the IEEE WIE Committee will take into consideration the percentage of participants from the available pool of members and individuals who could be served.

The winner will be recommended by the IEE WIE Awards Subcommittee and approved by the IEEE WIE Committee

• Certificate of Recognition
• US$500 subsidy for future activities (US$250 for honorable mention)
• Appointment of the WIE Affinity Group’s Chair to the WIE Committee from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022
• Appointment of the WIE Student Branch Affinity Group’s Chair to the WIE Committee from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023

Nominations for the award are accepted by submitting at the on-line awards portal.

Visit the nomination portal.

Please email wie-award@ieee.org if you have questions about this award or the award process.