IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award

Sponsored by: Herman, Edna, Robert and Ruth Halperin and IEEE Power and Energy Society

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Nomination Deadline - January 31st

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.

It may be awarded annually to an individual or team up to three in number for outstanding contributions to electric transmission and distribution.

It is awarded by the IEEE Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Technical Field Awards Council of the IEEE Awards Board.

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.

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

The award consists of a certificate and honorarium.