Description
To recognize the SMC Student Branch Chapter that has consistently shown outstanding leadership and service to its members.
Prize
$500 to be used for Student Branch Chapter activities and a plaque for display by the chapter.
Funding
Funded by the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society. Multiple recipients, if selected, will share the award.
Eligibility
Open to all SMC Student Branch Chapters that have not received an award within the past three years.
Basis for Judging
Services to the chapter’s student members, membership development, and quality and quantity of activities.
Presentation
At the IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics and in the name of the SMC Society.
Past Awardees
2024
- Muzammil Ahmed, Advisor Muffakhamjah College of Engineering & Tech Student Branch Chapter
For high number of outstanding technical activities
2023
- M. Nithya, Advisor Student Branch Chapter at Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
For outstanding leadership, service to members, and organization of technical activities
2020
- Guandong University of Technology Student Brunch Chapter, Chaired by Yingshan Tao, Advised by Dr. Xiaomei Wu
For outstanding leadership for student engagement
2019
- Windsor Section Chapter, Chaired by Roozbeh Razavi-Far
For providing innovative technical programs and fostering a successful joint chapter - Croatia Section Chapter, Chaired by Goran Martinovic
For outstanding engagement activities for professionals and students - Hiroshima Section Chapter, Chaired by Tomohiro Hayashida
For providing outstanding programs and educational events
2018
- Veracruz University – Universidad Veracruzana (Mexico) Student Branch Chapter
For outstanding efforts and initiative in promoting student activities
2015
- Sfax Student Branch Chapter, Chaired by Wael Ouarda
For outstanding leadership and service to its members
2013
- Hebei University Student Branch Chapter
For outstanding contribution made for membership growth and organization of technical activities
