Each year, the IEEE Portugal Section celebrates the outstanding achievements and remarkable dedication of its members through the prestigious IEEE Portugal Section Awards. These accolades stand as a testament to the impactful contributions made by individuals and units within the IEEE community.

Nominations were open for a range of prestigious awards that highlighted the remarkable contributions of IEEE members in Portugal. These awards aimed to acknowledge and celebrate the passion and hard work of individuals and units that have made a substantial difference in electrical and electronics engineering in 2022.

Here were the categories for which nominations were accepted:

• Outstanding Volunteer Award: Recognizing individuals who went above and beyond in their service to the IEEE Portugal Section.
• Outstanding Chapter/Group Award: Celebrating exceptional IEEE chapters or groups for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
• Outstanding Student Branch Award: Acknowledging student branches demonstrating excellence in leadership and activities.
• Outstanding Student Member Award: Honoring outstanding student members for significant contributions to the IEEE community.
• Outstanding WiE (Women in Engineering) Member Award: Recognizing outstanding Women in Engineering (WiE) members for their contributions and commitment.
• Outstanding Young Professionals Member Award: Celebrating young professionals for remarkable contributions to IEEE.
• Outstanding Activity Award: Highlighting exceptional IEEE activities or events that made a positive impact.
• Rising Star Organizational Unit: Recognizing up-and-coming organizational units for their potential and early accomplishments.
• Special Recognition Award: A special acknowledgment for those whose contributions deserved unique recognition.

This year’s awardees have exemplified excellence in their respective domains, showcasing innovation, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Join us in acknowledging and celebrating the remarkable individuals and units recognized for their exceptional contributions:

• Outstanding Volunteer Award – João Pedro Oliveira
• Outstanding Student Member Awards – Daniela Ferreira, Matilde Rocha, and Pedro Daniel Mendes
• Outstanding WiE Member Award – Eliana Neuza Silva
• Outstanding Young Professional Member Award – Samuel Carvalho
• Special Recognition Award – Telmo Fernandes
• Outstanding Chapter Award – IEEE Portugal Vehicular Technology Chapter
• Outstanding Student Branch Award – IEEE Universidade do Minho Student Branch
• Outstanding Activity Award – Communications Team (Cátia Carneiro, Diogo Pereira, Eliana Neuza Silva, and Jorge Pinto)
• Rising Star Organizational Unit – IEEE Portugal Communications Chapter

Congratulations to all awardees for their outstanding accomplishments and unwavering dedication. Your contributions significantly elevated the IEEE Portugal Section, shaping a future fueled by innovation and collaboration. To explore previous winners and their remarkable achievements, visit this link for more information.