Presented to:
An individual.
NOTE: 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
Prize:
Honorary Members shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of the IEEE, except the right to hold office therein. Recipients shall receive a certificate, Honorary Member pin, and a crystal sculpture.
Basis for Judging:
In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: significance of achievement; originality; impact on society; impact on the profession, publications, and patents relating to the achievement; and quality of nomination.