Dear ComSoc members in Latin America,

Annually, two awards are given to ComSoc members from the LA region to recognize their valuable work: the Latin America Region Young Professional Award and the Latin America Region Distinguished Service.

Candidates for awards must reside in the Latin America Region at the time of the publication or activity for which the awards is made and must be regular or graduate student members of the IEEE Communications Society. 

Note the deadline and requirements for the nomination below:

Deadline for nomination: November 11, 2022.

I) Latin America Region Young Professional Award

IEEE ComSoc Members evidencing an outstanding and promising professional record in the field of communications.

Eligibility: Professionals in communications and related fields in the first five years of their careers following a professional degree. Latin American background is required.

Nominations: Nominations should include a supporting statement as well as the contact information of the nominee and of the nominator. Self-nominations are accepted.

Prize: Plaque and US $ 1,000.00

II) Latin America Region Distinguished Service Award

IEEE ComSoc Members evidencing significant contribution to the development of IEEE Communications Society activities in the Latin America Region.

Eligibility: Individuals who have significantly contributed to the development of IEEE Communications Society activities in the Latin America Region.

Nominations: Nominations should include a supporting statement as well as the contact information of the nominee and of the nominator. Self-nominations are accepted.

Prize: Plaque and US 1,000.00

Nominations should be sent to Nury Ramirez Cely, nuryramirez@ieee.org

Warm Regards,

Awards Committee
ComSoc Latin American Board