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N. Walter Cox Award

Award and Nomination Description

Description

To recognize an individual who has given exemplary service to the Society in a spirit of selfless dedication and cooperation. The award is given in memory of N. Walter Cox, longstanding MTT-S volunteer.

Prize

Plaque.  

Eligibility

Must be a member of IEEE and of MTT-S. Preference may be given to mid-career candidates.

Basis for Judging

Eligibility requirements are service in one or more of the following areas: the Administrative Committee, Society publications, meetings and symposia, Chapter activities, committee lectures, or other distinguished service. Factors which will be considered in evaluating an individual for the award shall include: maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude, demonstrating courage, exhibiting a diversity of interests and capabilities, serving as a role model, and motivating and inspiring others.

Presentation

Presented at the annual IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Awards Banquet.

 

Nomination Forms

Please use the latest online nomination form, or you may request a This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please send the completed Nomination Form, including all endorsements, BY JULY 1 to:

Prof. Robert J. Trew MTT-S Awards Committee

Chair ECE Department, Box 7911 Raleigh, NC 27695

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Previous N. Walter Cox Award Recipients

All previous N. Walter Cox Award recipients are listed at the Past Awardees: N. Walter Cox Award link.

 

IEEE/MTT-S Awards: Important Information for nominators

IEEE Policy 4.4 (Limitations of Awards) states the following:

"No person shall receive an award, or be the nominator or reference for a nomination for a candidate for an award, who, at any stage of the recipient-selection process for that award, is eligible to vote on who shall receive that award.  This conflict of interest limitation shall apply to all awards given by the IEEE or any of its organizational units."

With reference to the MTT-Society, this Policy affects Members of the MTT-S Awards Committee*, and voting members of the MTT Administrative Committee**.

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* The Awards Committee prepares a slate of candidates for  the Career, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Educator, Pioneer, Application, Outstanding Young Engineer, and N.W. Cox Awards of the MTT-Society
** The Adminstrative Committee approves the award slate proposed by the Awards Committee
Last Updated on 17 March 2011