Special Awards

Are granted by the Board of Trustees as it deems appropriate. For example, the board might wish to honor and recognize a significant contribution that heightens public awareness and improves public understanding of the worth of industrial engineering to contemporary society.

Eligibility:

IIE members, non-members, and organizations. Members of the IIE Board of Trustees and Honors Steering Committee are ineligible.

Criteria:

The number of awards is determined by the Board of Trustees, with no established frequency. The criteria are unspecified and at the discretion of the board.

Nomination preparation:

• Complete and return the nomination form.
• There is a 10-page limit to each nomination, not including references.

Judging:

The presidents are responsible for the judging process.