Region 6 Director’s Individual Awards
Catherine Blackadar Nelson
For outstanding service to the members of Region 6 through tireless work and leadership of the continued growth of the Global Humanitarian Technology Conference.
Russell Kinner
For outstanding performance to the members of Region 6 serving as a key resource to many Sections in the Region, providing financial and NetSuite guidance to emerging leaders and supporting the development of Region 6 strategies.
Edward Perkins
For outstanding performance for the members of Region 6 through your leadership and organizational skills in the planning and execution of numerous Region 6 events including the Global Humanitarian Technology Conference and SusTech.
Region 6 Director’s Corporate Awards
Large Company of the Year
Innovative Contributions to Advancing Technology
The company has redefined innovation through designing and building some of the world’s most advanced memory and semiconductor technologies.
Micron Technology is being recognized for product innovations that impact the value and performance of products in which they are used.
Small Company of the Year
Innovative Contributions to Advancing Technology
The company creates smart, thoughtfully designed products that connect people to the vast world of entertainment.
VIZIO is being recognized for the design and development of high quality, consumer friendly entertainment systems including intuitive Smart TV products.
Large Company of the Year
Innovative Contributions to Humanitarian Technology
The company researches and develops new technologies by partnering and creating a collaborative environment between industry and academia.
Samsung is being recognized for the support of community events, creating an environment of service and the development of applicable medical technology that improves the lives of people around the world.
Small Company of the Year
Innovative Contributions to Humanitarian Technology
The company develops and uses technology to create positive social change.
Benetech is being recognized for the continued commitment to community improvement through literacy, environmental and human rights initiatives.
Outstanding Large Company of the Year
Contributions to Engineering and Engineering Professionalism
The company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems; as well as a broad range of mission support services.
Raytheon and Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems is being recognized for supporting the engineering profession by actively promoting employee involvement in engineering societies and STEM outreach initiatives.
Outstanding Small Company of the Year
Contributions to Engineering and Engineering Professionalism
The company is a financial services, merchant services aggregator and mobile payments company.
It markets several software and hardware products and services.
Square, Inc. is being recognized for actively engaging technical staff, providing needed resources and serving as an excellent example of corporate social responsibility in the support of essential STEM initiatives.
Education and Public Outreach Organization
Contributions to Engineering Education and Engineering Professionalism
The company continues to play a pivotal role in delivering and managing an investment strategy in purpose-driven innovation, research and education to spur greater businesses opportunities, further investments and new technology sector growth.
Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) is being recognized for continued efforts and leadership in STEM education initiatives and building a strong collaborative network of community and technical organizations to improve public understanding of the importance of engineering education.
Outstanding Engineering Organization
The Instrumentation, Control and Intelligent Systems (ICIS) Team at the Idaho National Laboratory.
“For Leadership in the Development and Advancement of Research in the New Field of Resilient, Cyber-Physical Systems.”
The ICIS team has exemplified itself as a model organization for addressing national needs in the area of electrical and electronics engineering, building community involvement, developing new generations of students, and building collaborative events in associated with IEEE. While the impact of the ICIS leadership has included many community involvement activities, such as the “Brew with the Crew” monthly topical series that has been ongoing for 5 years, the primary impact has been through the diverse activities developed in the new resilient control area. The International Symposium on Resilient Control Systems maintained a subdued INL presence in favor of broader participation. Over the last four years, the symposium is now moving to different locations in the United States to continue the development of the community. Through its broad efforts, which include educating the next generations of researchers, ICIS has taken a comprehensive approach to guiding this new research area forward.
