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| IEEE David Sarnoff Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Exceptional contributions to electronics |
| Presented by | IEEE |
| First awarded | 1959 |
| Last awarded | 2016 |
| Website | IEEE David Sarnoff Award |
The IEEE David Sarnoff Award was a Technical Field Award presented in 1959–2016 by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It was awarded annually for exceptional contributions to electronics.[1]
The award was established in 1959 by the RCA Corporation; in 1989 the Sarnoff Corporation became its sponsor. It consisted of a bronze medal, certificate and honorarium, and was presented each year to an individual or small team (up to three people).
The award was discontinued in 2016.[1]
- ^ a b "Discontinued IEEE-Level Awards". IEEE. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2017.