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The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) awards program recognizes WIE members and WIE Affinity Groups who have made outstanding contributions to IEEE WIE, their community, and the engineering profession, through their dedication and involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling the IEEE WIE goals and objectives. Women engineers are among some of the most distinguished contributors to the engineering profession.

Women in Technology & Leadership Award

The IEEE Women in Technology and Leadership Award Fund is established to recognize women technologists for their outstanding contributions to engineering and technology and empowerment of diverse populations.

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Inspiring Member of the Year Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize a professional member of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) who has made an outstanding contribution to IEEE WIE, their community, and the engineering community, through their dedication and involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling one or more of the IEEE WIE goals and objectives.

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Inspiring Student Member of the Year Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize an undergraduate/graduate student member of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) who has overcome barriers to pursue engineering and/or who has made a personal impact in their community through their dedication and involvement in projects or activities directed toward fulfilling one or more of the IEEE WIE goals and objectives.

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IEEE WIE Committee Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award

This award recognizes an individual member of the full IEEE WIE Committee who has exhibited volunteering of an extraordinary nature in implementing activities/projects that support the goals of WIE at the local, regional, national and/or international level.

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Affinity Group of the Year Award

The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of the Year Award is given annually to one IEEE WIE Affinity Group that has shown outstanding leadership and initiative in organizing activities.  The award is based on programs that took place during the period of 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year.

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Student Branch Affinity Group of the Year Award

The IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Student Branch Affinity Group of the Year Award is given annually to one IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity Group that has shown outstanding leadership and initiative in organizing activities.  The award is based on programs that took place during the period of 1 January to 31 December of the preceding year.

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Past Awards

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Other IEEE Awards

The IEEE Awards Program honors achievements in education, industry, research, and service. Each award has a unique mission and criteria, and offers the opportunity to honor distinguished colleagues, inspiring teachers, and corporate leaders.

Learn more about IEEE Medals, Technical Field Awards, and Recognitions