IEEE - Honorary Member

Organization: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The grade of Honorary Member is a significant honor bestowed by IEEE and is awarded for life to an individual. It was established through the Bylaws of the IEEE. Honorary Members are elected by the Board of Directors from among those who have rendered meritorious service to humanity in the IEEE's designated fields of interest and who are not members of the IEEE.Recipient selection is administered by the IEEE Honorary Membership Committee through the IEEE Awards Board.Sponsor: IEEEPresented to: An individualNOTE: In a given year, if the IEEE Medal of Honor recipient is not an IEEE member, he/she will be automatically recommended to the IEEE Board of Directors for IEEE Honorary Membership.Scope: To individuals not members of the IEEE, who have rendered meritorious service to humanity in IEEE's designated fields of interest