For fostering successful partnerships between ComSoc and its Sister Societies and for encouraging a spirit of mutual support and respect in the international communications community
Prize
Plaque, certificate, and honorarium of $2,000 and up to $1,500 for travel to receive award.
Description and Eligibility
Recipient must be a member of ComSoc or KICS at the time of nomination and have demonstrated exemplary and distinguished service in globalization.
Basis for Judging
Outstanding and long-term service fostering and advancing globalization within the communications arena.
Presentation
Annually (presented by both presidents during Awards Luncheon at GLOBECOM). Award will not be presented if suitable candidate is not available.
Nomination/Selection Process
ComSoc Awards Committee will handle the evaluation and selection process. Nominations will be solicited each year, up to the nominations deadline decided by the Awards Committee.
Presentation
The award will be presented annually by presidents of both societies during IEEE GLOBECOM. Annually (as appropriate); award will not be conferred in any given year if a suitable candidate is not identified.
Administration and Funding
KICS will provide the honorarium and partial travel support; ComSoc will provide the plaque and certificate.
2012- No Award
2011- J. Roberto Boisson de Marca
2010- Roberto Saracco
2009- Tomonori Aoyama
2008- Maurizio Decina
2007- Stephen B. Weinstein