IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award

Sponsored by: Sony Corporation

Nomination Form  |  Recipients | Committee Roster

Nomination Deadline - 31 January

The IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award was established by the IEEE Board of Directors in 1987 to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of consumer electronics technology. It may be presented annually to an individual or team of up to three.

Recipient selection is administered through the Technical Field Awards Council of the Awards Board.

The Award is named in honor of Dr. Masaru Ibuka, Honorary Chairman and Co-Founder of Sony Corporation, whose innovative achievements and leadership in state of the art and have been an inspiration to several generations of electrical, electronics, and computer engineers.

In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: technical innovation, creativity, quality, timeliness, societal benefit, technology enhancement associated with achievement(s), leadership and professional contributions of the individual(s) identifiable with the achievements, and the quality of the nomination.

The award consists of a bronze medal, certificate, and honorarium.