Members of the CIGRE U.S. National Committee regularly receive prestigious national and international recognition. Explore their awards and recipients below.
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CIGRE U.S. National Committee
Attwood Associate Award
The Attwood Associate Award is given to an individual who has made notable contributions to CIGRE over an extended period of time.
“To honor the contributions and memory of Frederic Attwood of the U.S.A., who, with J. Tribot Laspiere of France, foresaw the need for an international organization in the field of high-voltage power engineering and who became the first chairman of the U.S. National Committee upon the founding of CIGRE in the year 1921.”
CIGRE U.S. National Committee
Philip Sporn Award
The Philip Sporn Award is given from time to time to a person who has had some affiliation with CIGRE and who is currently active.
“For cumulative career contributions to the advancement of the concept of system integration in the theory, design and/or operation of large, high voltage electric systems in the United States.”
CIGRE U.S. National Committee
Dale Douglass Award for Technical Advancement
For leadership and participation in CIGRE technical activities internationally at the Study Committee or Working Group levels aspiring to the level of dedication exhibited by Dale Douglass.
CIGRE
CIGRE Medal
In 2016, this award was introduced in CIGRE. The CIGRE Medal is awarded for proven outstanding technical or engineering contribution to CIGRE and the engineering field, and proven leadership for the benefit of the organization. 2016 is the first time a member of the USNC will receive this award.
CIGRE
Distinguished Member Award
In 1996, a “Distinguished Member” status was introduced in CIGRE. This award is a tribute to seniority (over 10 years of membership) and to active participation in the work and development of the Association — within Study Committees and/or National Committees.
CIGRE U.S. National Committee
Outstanding Collective Members
“For outstanding leadership and continuing managerial, technical, and financial support of the activities of the U.S. National Committee and CIGRE over an extended period of time.”
CIGRE U.S. National Committee
USNC Recognition Award
“A token of gratitude and in recognition of the work accomplished for the Association.”
CIGRE
CIGRE Fellow Award
The “CIGRE Fellow” award is attributed for active participation in the activities of the technical work of the study committees and for providing a lead technical role in the study committees (maximum five awards every two years).
CIGRE
Honorary Member Award
The title “Honorary Member” was initiated in 1992 and is the most prestigious designation to be given by CIGRE. It is awarded to members who have made significant contributions through their service on International Committees (CIGRE Steering Committee (formerly Executive Committee), Administrative Council, and/or Study Committees).
CIGRE
Women in Energy Award
This award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions of WiE members to CIGRE activities.
CIGRE
NGN Significant Contribution Award
This award is intended to recognize outstanding contributions of Next Generation Network members to CIGRE activities.
CIGRE U.S. NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Virginia Sulzberger Service Award
For notable volunteer contributions to CIGRE USNC. This
award is named in honor of the contributions of Virginia
Sulzberger who actively served as USNC Secretary-Treasurer
from 2000 to 2008, and was recognized with the
CIGRE Distinguished Member Award in 2006.
