IEEE - IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award

Award information

The IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award was established by the IEEE Board of Directors in 1987.

The IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award was established in 1986 through agreement between Herman Halperin and the Board of Directors of the IEEE. The funds were contributed by Herman and Edna Halperin and are administered by the IEEE Foundation, Inc.

From 1959 through 1986, the award for outstanding contributions to the field of electric transmission and distribution was named the William M. Habirshaw Award. Herman Halperin was a recipient of the Habirshaw Award in 1962. Mr. Halperin had a distinguished career with the Commonwealth Edison Company over a period of 40 years. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as a consulting engineer. He was particularly noted for his pioneering contributions to the design and operation of electric plant facilities and power cable systems.

Recipient selection is administered through the Technical Field Awards Council of the IEEE Awards Board.

Sponsor: Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation, in memory of the late Herman & Edna Halperin, and IEEE Power & Energy Society

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

Scope: For outstanding contributions to electric transmission and distribution.

Prize: The award consists of a certificate and honorarium.

Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: technological importance, successful application, originality, leadership, publications, and the quality of the nomination.

Nomination deadline: 31 January

Presentation: IEEE policy requires that its awards be presented at major IEEE events that are in keeping with the nature of the award and the cited achievement. Identify one IEEE sponsored or co-sponsored conference, society meeting, symposium, etc. within the field of interest of the award.

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