About the Award
This award recognizes an individual for dedication and service to the IEEE Industry Applications Society.
Basis for Judging:
Exceptional administrative, managerial and leadership achievement; proposal and/or implementation of innovative new Society programs; dedication to the growth and advancement of the Society and/or its geographic and technical entities. Self nomination is not permitted for this award.
Nomination Deadline:
Nominations are accepted until April 15, 2025.
Online Submission Form:
Submit a nomination through our online submission form. Only online submissions will be accepted for award nominations.
Prize:
$5,000 and Plaque
Funded by:
Funded by the IEEE Industry Applications Society
Presentation:
At IAS Annual Meeting
Society-Level Awards
Award Honorees

Latest Award Winner
The 2025 IAS Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr. Peter Wung for leadership in IEEE Industry Applications Society Conferences and publications.
Past Recipients Include:
Year | Award Recipient |
2024 | Thomas A. Nonhahl |
2023 | Daleep Mohla |
2021 | Adam Skorek |
2020 | Bruno Lequesne |
2019 | R.Mark Nelms |
2018 | John P. Nelson |
2017 | Jerry Hudgins |
2016 | Barry Brusso |
2015 | Carlton Speck |
2014 | Louie J. Powell |
2013 | H. Landis (Lanny) Floyd |
2012 | William D. Greason |
2011 | Robert Lorenz |
2010 | Mark Harris |
2009 | no recipient |
2008 | Clayton H. Reid |
2007 | No recipient |
2006 | Peter Magyar |
2005 | Satish Chaparala |
2004 | Dayne Aldridge |
2003 | Andrew W. Smith |
2002 | Frederick C. Trutt |
2001 | Michael J. Foley |
2000 | Donald S. Brereton |
1999 | Baldwin Bridger, Jr. |
1998 | F.A. Furfari |
1997 | Edward A. E. Rich |
1996 | John H. Kassebaum |
1995 | Lloyd A. (Pete) Morley |
1994 | Eugene J. Fagen |
1993 | Daniel L. Goldberg |
1992 | James W. Patterson |
1991 | E. G. (Al) Kiener |
1990 | James H. Beall |
1989 | Richard S. Nichols |
1988 | George W. Younkin |