Call for nominations — 2018 AESS pioneer award: Nomination deadline has been extended to 1 December 2018

The Pioneer Award is given annually to an individual or team for “contributions significant to bringing into being systems that are still in existence after 20 years.” These systems should fall within the specific areas of interest of the society; that is, electronic and aerospace systems. The contribution(s) for which the award is bestowed are to have been made at least twenty (20) years prior to the year of the award, to ensure proper historical perspective. It is not a condition that any awardee should have been sole or original inventor or developer; “significant contribution” of a specific nature is the key criterion. Nationality, residence, membership in AESS, IEEE or any other organization are not factors. The Pioneer Award has been presented yearly since 1949. A list of winners and the award nomination form can be found on the AESS website: http://www.ieee-aess.org then select the Awards tab. Feel free to contact me at the email or phone number below. Submittals can be made via email or mailed to the address below.