IEEE RAS George Saridis Leadership Award in Robotics and Automation

About the award
Description: This award will recognize outstanding contributions of an individual for his/her exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication that benefit the Robotics and Automation community. The award is named in honor of Professor George Saridis, the Founding President of the Robotics and Automation Council, which later became the Robotics and Automation Society, who exemplified the characteristics sought in nominees for this award. Up to two awards will be given each year. Administration: The award will be administered by the Awards Committee of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. Awards Committee: The Awards Committee of the Robotics and Automation Society is established according to the RAS Bylaws, and is chaired or co-chaired by the Senior Past President. The seeking of nominations and selection of winners will be conducted in accordance with the Society Bylaws and Standing Rules.
Established: 2008
Prize: $1,000 and a plaque.
Funding: Sponsored by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society.
Eligibility: Only IEEE Robotics and Automation Society members are eligible.
Basis for judging: Exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication that result in the professional growth of the Robotics and Automation Society. Quality and significance of leadership that benefits the Robotics and Automation community.
Presentation: At the next IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation of the Robotics and Automation Society after a recipient has been selected.
Nomination form: Click to download the form

Winners of this award

Year Winner and reason
2011 Richard Volz »
For exceptional leadership in RAS governance, publications and society procedures.
2010 C.S. George Lee »
For leadership and contributions in RAS technical activities and conferences
2009 Tzyh-Jong Tarn »
For leadership in initiation of the Robotics and Automation Society, establishment of original awards, and promotion of world-wide conference activities.
2009 Toshio Fukuda »
For leadership in expanding RAS technical activities to Japan and his contributions to RAS technical activities
2008 Georges Giralt »