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| IEEE Eric E. Sumner award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding contributions to communications technology |
| Presented by | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| First awarded | 1995 |
| Website | IEEE Eric E. Sumner award |
The IEEE Eric E. Sumner Award is a Technical Field Award of the IEEE. It was established by the IEEE board of directors in 1995. It may be presented annually, to an individual or a team of not more than three people, for outstanding contributions to communications technology. It is named in honor of Eric E. Sumner, 1991 IEEE President.[1]
Recipients of this award receive a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.