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Overview

IEEE Nanotechnology Council honors excellence and leadership through its diverse awards program, recognizing outstanding achievements across the nanotechnology community. Awards include Chapter of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Early Career Award, and Pioneer Award, celebrating contributions that advance research, innovation, professional service, and global engagement in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Chapter of the Year Award

The IEEE Nanotechnology Council (NTC) Chapter of the Year Award is intended to encourage a successful and effective overall performance of the Chapter in terms of its activities. Exemplary Chapters must have a high number of activities and creativity.  The Chapter must consistently be active in organizing activities throughout the year. Nominations may be made by any full IEEE member, or by a representative of the nominee chapter. The NTC Awards Committee will review the proposed candidates for selection of the awardee.

Distinguished Service Award

The Nanotechnology Council established the Distinguished Service Award to recognize an individual who has performed outstanding service for the benefit and advancement of Nanotechnology Council.

Early Career Award

The Nanotechnology Council has established an Early Career Award to recognize individuals who have made contributions with major impact on the field of nanotechnology. Up to two awards may be given per year. There may be one award for academics (persons employed by colleges or universities) and one for persons employed by industry or government organizations. The NTC Awards Committee will review the proposed candidates for selection of the awardee(s).

Pioneer Award

The Nanotechnology Council Pioneer Award in nanotechnology is to recognize individuals who by virtue of initiating new areas of research, development or engineering have had a significant impact on the field of nanotechnology. The award is intended for people who are in the mid or late portions of their careers, i.e., at least 10 years beyond his or her highest earned academic degree on the nomination deadline date.