IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal

The IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal was established in 1976 by the IEEE Board of Directors in commemoration of the centennial of the telephone's invention and to provide recognition for outstanding contributions to telecommunications.

The invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876 was a major event in electrotechnology. It was instrumental in stimulating the broad telecommunications industry that has dramatically improved life throughout the world. As an individual, Bell himself exemplified the contributions that scientists and engineers have made to the betterment of mankind.

Sponsor: Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs

Presented to: An individual or team up to three in number.

Scope: For exceptional contributions to the advancement of communications sciences and engineering.

Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, a bronze replica, a certificate and honorarium.

Basis for Judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: value of contribution to communication among people; value of contribution to communication sciences and engineering; evaluation of contributor; evaluation of nominator and references; timeliness of recognition.

Nomination deadline: 1 July

Presentation:  At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony

IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal Nomination form (DOC, 34 KB) 

IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal Nomination form (PDF, 22 KB) 

Guidelines for preparing an IEEE Nomination Form

IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal Recipient List (PDF, 12 KB) 

Bios for recent award recipients - 2002 to present

Jim K. Omura, Chair
Daniel Costello
Michelle Effros
Johannes Huber
Vincent Poor
Scott Shenker
Desmond Taylor
Sergio Verdu