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Call for nominations - IEEE Canada Medals

Nominations of deserving individuals are available for the following IEEE Canada awards. Nominations are to be submitted by November 30, 2023.

Gold Medal:

A.G.L. McNaughton Award, for exemplary contributions to the engineering profession.

Silver Medals:

R.A. Fessenden Award, for important contributions to the field of telecommunications engineering.
P.D. Ziogas Award, for important contributions to the field of electric power engineering.
C.C. Gotlieb Award, for important contributions to the field of computer engineering and science.
Outstanding Engineer Award, for important contributions to Electrical and Electronics Engineering - normally not available to candidates in telecommunications engineering, power engineering, or computer engineering or science.
J.H. Ham Outstanding Engineering Educator Award, for sharing (…) technical and professional abilities through teaching (in industry, government or an institution of higher learning) and in doing so having made an outstanding contribution to engineering education.
R.H. Tanner Industry Leadership Award, for important leadership contributions in Canadian industry where there is significant activity in areas of interest to IEEE.

IEEE Canada Major Volunteer Awards:

W.S. Read Award (gold medal), for Outstanding and sustained service to IEEE Canada and the Institute.
J.J. Archambault Award (silver medal), for Meritorious service in Eastern Canada at the local IEEE Section and Area level.
M.B. Broughton Award (silver medal), for Meritorious service in Central Canada at the local IEEE Section and Area level.
E.F. (Ted) Glass Award (silver medal), for Meritorious service in Western Canada at the local IEEE Section and Area level.

Please note the following:

Nominations of individuals from Industry are most welcome. Nominees do not need to have had a long career in academic research and a high number of publications. The award’s definition will be the main criteria for its evaluation.
Those awards recognize Impact on the field, the profession, society and the Institute in Canada. Having had a long and active career is not sufficient in itself for selection.
Nominees must be IEEE Canada members in good standing (and alive at time of nomination), of any member grade, except for the R.H. Tanner Industry Leadership Award where the requirement to be an IEEE member is waived.
Any individual may nominate. Each nomination must be accompanied by two endorsement from IEEE members of member grade or above, from any IEEE Region.
The following may not be nominated, nominate or endorse: Members of the IEEE Canada Awards & Recognition Committee; members of the IEEE Canada Steering Committee, Executive Committee or Board of Directors.
Normally, an individual shall receive only one honor in recognition of a given achievement, unless the significance of the achievement is such as to merit subsequently a higher award. A higher award may be given in the following year or thereafter.
- For example, if an individual received the C.C. Gotlieb Award for their work on computer simulation of electrical networks, he/she cannot receive the R.A. Fessenden Award for the same body of work. He/she, however, may be nominated for the A.G.L. McNaughton Award, which is a higher award (Gold), taking into consideration their entire body of work including simulation of electrical networks (and all other contributions to the engineering profession, which is the focus of the McNaughton Award).
Winners should ensure their availability for the following year’s IEEE Canada Awards Gala, usually presented at CCECE. Travel support is provided.

More information is available:

The Awards Definitions: https://www.ieee.ca/en/awards/member-awards/#r-h-tanner-industry-leadership-award
Instructions: https://www.ieee.ca/en/awards/member-awards/nomination/
Open Water system for Nomination: https://www.ieee.ca/en/award-nominations
Questions can be sent to: mailto:awards@ieee.ca.

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Scholarships, Awards, and Prizes

All application and nomination forms are on the OpenWater platform, consolidated here: https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/applications.php.

Nominations open until November 15:

Findlay Scholarship https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/findlay_scholarship.php
Alden Scholarship https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/alden_scholarship.php
IEEE Canada Women in Engineering Prize https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/clift_prize.php

Grant applications open until November 15:

IEEE McNaughton Learning Resource Centre Grants (new, upgrade or rejuvenation) https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/cen_grnt.php
IEEE Canadian Foundation Special Grants https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/sp_grnts.php

New Special Grant Announcements

Memorial University: Formula 1 SAE Electric
This project is the design, fabrication, and testing of a half-scale electric Formula 1 car. The team will be responsible for the drawings, CAD work, some fabrication, testing, and finally competing in the competition. Apart from the car itself, the project will allow students to participate in fundraising, sponsorship, and grant donations. As well the team hopes to form professional relationships to help in areas where the team may not be experienced. As well as coordinating events on behalf of the team, these events aim to bring students together while promoting the design teams of the university.
University of Toronto: NewHacks 24 Hr Event
NewHacks is a distinctive hackathon tailored for newcomers in the hacking community. Over 24 hours, participants will work on projects, with evaluations based on set criteria by industry professionals. The event not only promotes technical skills but also provides networking opportunities with industry experts and potential employers.

New Vehicular Technology Travel Grant Announcements

Chandan Chetri, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, “Critical Understanding of Temperature Gradient During Fast Charging of Lithium-ion Batteries at Low Temperatures”, IECON 2023
Akash Samanta, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, “Rapid PCB Development using CO2 Laser and Galvo Scanner for Modular Battery Management Systems”, IECON 2023

IEEE Canadian Foundation

Streamlined Donation via IEEE Dues Renewal Shopping Cart

Your gift supports Scholarships, McNaughton Learning Resource Centres and Grants to new and innovative projects in Canada. It is easy to donate to the IEEE Canadian Foundation at Dues Renewal (including Life Member confirmation). At the Payment page, look for "Donate to IEEE", then click "View Donation Options", look down the list for IEEE Canadian Foundation. Receipts for Canadian tax purposes are produced by the IEEE Canadian Foundation early in the new year.

GivingTuesday - the world's largest generosity movement

GivingTuesday is a day when charities, businesses, and individuals come together to celebrate giving. After the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday the following Tuesday (November 28th this year) is highlighted to encourage people to give back to their communities Receipts for Canadian tax purposes are produced immediately. Thank you for your participation at https://givingtuesday.ca/partners/ieee-canadian-foundation

Giving through IEEE Dues Renewal

Each year at dues renewal, IEEE Canada members have an opportunity to transform lives by donating to support the IEEE Canadian Foundation scholarships, grants and awards to IEEE student members, IEEE student branches, and others in Canada. On the web or print renewal, look for "Donate Now", expand the list, and choose IEEE Canadian Foundation. Your gifts made this way are provided a Canadian charitable donation tax receipt from the IEEE Canadian Foundation, after information is conveyed to the Foundation from IEEE, expect early in the new year.

Canadian Life Members when affirming their continuing membership also have this option.

Every gift has impact and positive benefit to the IEEE Canada community.

Your Donor Advised Fund Can Support the IEEE Canadian Foundation

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a Canada Revenue Agency-approved granting structure that has become one of the most efficient ways for individuals, families, and corporations to manage their philanthropy. You may have or be considering a DAF to achieve long-term philanthropic and legacy goals. As a registered Canadian charity, the IEEE Canadian Foundation can receive directed gifts from your DAF. Please check with your DAF advisor or contact info.ieeecanadianfoundation@ieee.ca.

IEEE Canadian Foundation Welcomes Donations of Cryptocurrency

Some 8% of Canadians hold cryptocurrency [Ontario Securities Commission, September 2022]. Crypto philanthropy is an emerging way for crypto users to make philanthropic donations.

Cryptocurrency giving seems like a natural fit for our members who are innovators in areas such as blockchain, fintech and digital assets. We are partnered with Canada Helps to quickly, reliably and safely process donations of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

To donate cryptocurrency to the IEEE Canadian Foundation and find out more about this giving method: https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/don_crypto.php

Workplace Giving Supports the IEEE Canadian Foundation

Your employer may facilitate workplace giving to socially beneficial causes including the IEEE Canadian Foundation. Matching of your gift may also be offered year round in support of corporate social responsibility or sometimes seasonally as a year end gesture of goodwill. Gifts may be processed though HR services such as Benevity or CAF America (yes, it also covers Canada). Details will be different at each employer so ask around – your gift to the IEEE Canadian Foundation may be magnified with your employer’s support.

Streamlined Donation via IEEE Dues Renewal Shopping Cart

Dave Kemp Memorial Fund

The Dave Kemp Memorial Fund has been established in memory of Dave Kemp, serving Director of the IEEE Canadian Foundation, past IEEE Canada President/Region 7 Director and life-long volunteer and supporter of IEEE in Canada and internationally. This fund will support IEEE programs that match Dave's passions and interests, including Young Professional activities, volunteerism, engagement and student growth across Canada. Donations in honour of Dave may be made at https://www.ieeecanadianfoundation.org/EN/davekempmemorial

Gift of Securities to the IEEE Canadian Foundation – Invest in Scholarships and Grants to Canadians

A gift of securities is a very cost-effective way of supporting the IEEE Canadian Foundation, immediately or though a gift bequest in your will.

With a donation of publicly traded securities you will receive a charitable gift tax receipt for the full market value of your gift. This avoids you incurring Canadian capital gains tax since the securities are transferred intact to the Foundation.

Gifts of securities must be arranged by electronic transfer between your investment broker and the Foundation broker.

As you consider a gift of securities, we can work with you and your advisors to receive your gift. Please request our GIFT of Publicly Traded Securities form, available upon request from the Treasurer (l.matteau@ieee.org).