Description

To recognize outstanding service to the IEEE Magnetics Society and magnetics community.

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Presentation
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Nomination Deadline
July 31, 2026

2026

Recipient(s)
Affiliation
University of Minnesota
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 04 (Central U.S.)
Citation

Numerous contributions to society leadership for over two decades, particularly his impact on the TMRC conference series, and including the MagSoc Presidency, the Chairing of several Committees, and the IEEE overall.

2025

Recipient(s)
Title

Hans Nembach

Affiliation
National Institute of Standards and Technology
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 05 (Southwestern U.S.)
Citation

For creating the annual Magnetics Society "Around-the-Clock Around-the-Globe" 24-hour conference organized and managed by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers worldwide.

2024

Recipient(s)
Title

Liesl Folks

Affiliation
University of Arizona
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 06 (Western U.S.)
Citation

For fostering a dynamic and diverse IEEE Magnetics Society by supporting, encouraging, and educating the human beings behind the scientists and engineers, especially students.

2023

Recipient(s)
Title

Mark Kief

Affiliation
Northrop Grumman
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 06 (Western U.S.)
Citation

For exceptional performance in budget management and development of new initiatives as Finance Chair of the IEEE Magnetics Society.

2022

Recipient(s)
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(she/her)
Affiliation
Oregon State University
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 06 (Western U.S.)
Citation

For exceptional services to the IEEE Magnetics Society as seen in her outstanding leadership during the pandemic, her dedicated efforts to modernize the Society and implement new ways of work and communication through virtual conferences as well as promotion of professional and leadership development opportunities for early career professionals and women in magnetism.

2021

Recipient(s)
Affiliation
Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid
Spain
IEEE Region
Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Citation

For tremendously strengthening IEEE Magnetics Society outreach worldwide and dedicated efforts to engage new people in service to the society.

2020

Recipient(s)
Title

Gareth Hatch

Affiliation
Strategic Materials Advisors Ltd.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
IEEE Region
Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Citation

In recognition of a decade of outstanding service as Editor of the Magnetics Society Newsletter, and in particular for transforming it into a modern and engaging communications vehicle that is available through multiple channels.

2019

Recipient(s)
Citation

For twenty years of leadership in the Magnetics Society as Editor and Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Magnetics and as an elected member of the Administrative Committee.

2018

Recipient(s)
Affiliation
University of York
IEEE Region
Region 08 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)
Citation

For advancing international participation and inclusive representation in the IEEE Magnetics Society.

2017

Recipient(s)
Affiliation
IBM Research
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 01 (Northeastern U.S.)
Citation

For establishing the structure and enhancing the international impact of major technical conferences sponsored by the IEEE Magnetics Society.

2016

Recipient(s)
Title

Ron Goldfarb

Affiliation
National Institute of Standards & Technology
United States of America
IEEE Region
Region 05 (Southwestern U.S.)
Citation

For two decades of leadership in advancing the quality and operational excellence of the Magnetics Society and IEEE publications.