This award was established in 1956 by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and continued by the Board of Directors of IEEE. It is through this medal that IEEE recognizes the importance of the educator's contributions to the vitality, imagination, and leadership of the members of the engineering profession. Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, a bronze replica, a certificate, and honorarium. Funding: MathWorks; Pearson Education, Inc.; and the IEEE Life Members Fund Presentation: At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony Basis for Judging: Excellence in teaching and ability to inspire students; leadership in electrical engineering education through publication of course materials and writings on engineering education; leadership in the development of programs in curricula or teaching methodology; contributions to the engineering profession through research, engineering achievements, and technical papers; participating in the education activities of professional societies. Nomination Details: The nomination deadline is 1 July. Nomination Form Recipients 2020 Photo: Leah H. Jamieson Acceptance Speech Acceptance Speech × 2019 Photo: John G. Webster Acceptance Speech × 2018 Photo: Delores M. Etter Acceptance Speech × 2017 Photo: Stephen P. Boyd Acceptance Speech × 2016 Photo: Simon S. Haykin Acceptance Speech × 2015 Photo: Richard Gordon Baraniuk Acceptance Speech ×