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This document discusses the accomplishments, challenges, and future plans of the Region 4 Awards & Recognition program, including the development of new awards, nominations, maintaining a database, and seeking feedback from sections. It also highlights the need for active member participation in the nomination process and addresses the competitive landscape with other regions.
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Awards & RecognitionRobert D Adams Region 4 Meeting January 27-28, 2007 Marriott Hotel, Chicago
Responsibilities • Process Region 4 Awards • Stimulate, Coordinate & Assist in Administering the R4 Awards Program • Pursue Development of New Awards • Development of Nominations for Institute • Develop & Maintain Database of Awards • Region 4 Corresponding Member of the RAB Awards & Recognition Committee
2006 Accomplishments • Exemplary Section Award - 1 • Outstanding Engineer Award - 2 • Outstanding Member Award - 3 • RAB Achievement Award - 1
2006 Challenges • What didn’t work and why? • 1. Getting Nominations • 2. No Feedback from Sections • 3. 2 Members Submitted Nominations • 4. Is a Workshop Needed? • 5. SUGGESTIONS?
Plan for 2007 • Opportunities: • 1. Exemplary Section Award • 2. Outstanding Engineer Award • 3. Outstanding Member Award • 4. ADD a Region 4 GOLD Award • 5. Friend of IEEE Region 4 Award
Plans for 2007 Cont. • Problems When: • 1. YOU do not nominate • 2. We have section members not being recognized for awards. • 3. Everyone in this room should be able to nominate ONE person. • 4. Other Regions are beating us every year.