Description: The GRSS established the Distinguished Achievement Award to recognize an individual who has made significant technical contributions over a sustained period. The contributions shall fall within the technical scope of GRSS. The award shall be considered annually and presented if a distinguished candidate is identified.
Eligibility: The Awards Committee may give preference to an individual who:
- is an IEEE member with the Grade of Senior Member or Fellow,
- has been a member of GRSS and IEEE for at least 5 years,
- has published papers in IEEE Journals, especially TGARS within the past 10 years,
- has been engaged in technical aspects of remote sensing for at least 15 years.
Award Items: Plaque and certificate.
Frequency: The award shall be presented annually to one recipient, provided a qualified candidate is nominated.
Nominee Solicitation: A nomination package must be submitted by an IEEE GRSS member to the GRSS Major Awards Committee Chair, consisting of the following:
- a nomination letter from a GRSS member (Nomination Form)
- nominee performance portfolio
- up to 3 recommendation letters from individuals familiar with the candidate’s technical contributions and achievements
Selection/Basis for Judging: Quality, significance and impact of contributions – quantity of contributions – duration of significant activity – papers published in archival journals – papers presented at conferences and symposia – patents advancement of profession.
Individuals who have received the GRSS Outstanding Service Award are not eligible within 5 years.
Presentation: The award shall be presented at an awards ceremony during the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS, together with other IEEE GRSS awards.
Publicity: A feature publication will be published in the IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing and/or in the GRSS Newsletter.
Schedule: The following schedule shall be the guideline:
Dec. 15.: nominations are due for awards in the following year
Dec. 20.: all nominations sent out to the Major Awards Cmte
Feb. 15.: evaluations received from the GRSS Major Awards Cmte
Spring AdCom: approval of the candidate by GRSS AdCom
