The IEEE PES Outstanding Engineer Award program allows each PES Chapter the opportunity to recognize the outstanding contribution of a local engineer to the power engineering profession.

This award was established in 1994 by the PES Executive Board to recognize outstanding technical, professional and society contributions on behalf of the power engineer profession.

Each Chapter is free to establish their own priorities for the selection criteria. The following areas are suggested for comparison of award nominees:

• Outstanding technical contributions to the power engineering profession.
• Outstanding professional and leadership contributions to the power engineering profession
• Significant contributions to the local community representing the power engineering profession.
• Outstanding contributions in the area of power engineering education.
• Service to the Power Engineering Society and/or IEEE.
  
  Note: The recipient must be both an IEEE and PES member

Chapters that participate in this program should:

• Establish their own annual calendar for this award. One award may be given each calendar year.
• Publicize a request for nominations for the Outstanding Engineer Award. Each chapter member should be made aware of the award process.
• Designate a committee of at least three individuals to review the nominations for the Outstanding Engineer and to make a selection. This committee should be chaired by the Chapter chair or his or her designee.
• Design a nomination form as deemed appropriate by the local selection committee. A "free form" nomination procedure is appropriate.

This award should be given high visibility and status in the Chapter. The award presentation should be coordinated with the local media to ensure maximum exposure in the local community.

PES will provide, at no cost to the Chapter, a plaque to present to the recipient. An example of a plaque is shown here.

Previous Years' PES Chapter OEA Winners

• Chapter Outstanding Engineer Award
  
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 1
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 2
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 3
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 4
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 5
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 6
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 7
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 8
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 9
  • Outstanding Engineer Award Region 10

How to Request an OEA Award Plaque

Requests for the plaque must be made at least six (6) weeks prior to the expected award date. Chapters outside of the United States may need to allow more time for shipping.

Please use the OEA Request form below. E-mail the completed form to Ed Carlsen at: pes.chapters.awards@ieee.org

OEA Request Form

For further information and/or answers to questions about the award, please contact Edwin Carlsen, PES Chapters Awards and Resources Chair at pes.chapters.awards@ieee.org or eccarlse@southernco.com