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Description

Region 6 IEEE member who contributes to improve the quality of life of the underserved and/or social reform Projects or Activities with technology/engineering, it includes but not limited to the following fields

  • Affordable & Clean Energy
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Clean Water, Sanitation & hygiene
  • Community engagement, Capacity-building, and Behavior Change
  • Connectivity & Communication
  • Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery
  • Humanitarian Challenges & Opportunities
  • Technology Enhanced Quality Education Delivery
  • Technology Enhanced Healthcare
  • Technology and Applications for Poverty Alleviation
  • Other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Technology Showcase (exhibit display)

Eligibility

IEEE Membership: Nominees must be active IEEE Members in good standing residing within IEEE Region 6.

Focus & Scope of Impact: The nominee must demonstrate significant technical or operational leadership in projects or activities that apply technology and engineering to improve the quality of life for underserved populations, support social reform, or address critical global humanitarian challenges (e.g., SIGHT/IEEE Humanitarian Technologies, disaster relief, sustainable community development, clean energy access, or water/sanitation).

Judging

Submissions are typically evaluated on the tangible impact and technical leadership of the nominee’s humanitarian efforts:

  • Humanitarian & Social Impact: Extent to which the nominee’s engineering/technology contributions measurably improved living conditions, health, education, or economic resilience for underserved communities.
  • Technical Leadership & Innovation: Quality, sustainability, and creative application of engineering solutions deployed in humanitarian projects.
  • IEEE Humanitarian Engagement: Involvement with IEEE Special Interest Groups on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT), IEEE Foundation initiatives, or relevant local/regional humanitarian committees.
  • Volunteer Commitment & Endorsements: Depth of personal volunteer commitment over time and strength of the supporting letters of recommendation.

Deadline

Nov 20, 2026 (or as otherwise announced) by 11:59 pm Pacific time, including endorsements.

Nominations