Chapter Awards
2023
IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – Continued Outstanding Performance for Joint IAS Chapter in recognition of the Chapter Activity in 2023
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – IEEE PES Frank Lambert Outstanding Chapter Awards (large) in recognition of the Chapter Activity in 2023
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – High Performing Chapter Award in recognition of the Chapter Activity in 2023
2022
IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – Outstanding Joint IAS Chapter Award in recognition of the Chapter Activity in 2022
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – High Performing Chapter Award in recognition of the Chapter Activity in 2022
2020
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – High Performing Chapter Award in recognition of the Chapter Activity in 2020
2018
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – International award for Large Chapters (>100 high-grade members at start of program year)
PES stated that the OCA submittals were extremely well done and showed the many great things that these chapters are doing throughout the world for IEEE PES and the chapter membership. Overall details are available on the PES Chapter web site at https://www.ieee-pes.org/pes-communities/awards/chapter-awards
IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES)
IEEE (PI)2 Austin – International Award for Best Chapter for “outstanding performance in organized technical activities relevant to IES fields of interest, and contributions to IES member development in the 2018 calendar year.” Thanks to our Volunteers, Members and Attendees.
Individual Awards
2023
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
Ruth Sulzer – Outstanding Chapter Volunteer
The real backbone of (PI)2, Ruth Sulzer has always functioned in a role to support (PI)2 without any ambition of recognition or fame for herself, only the good of IEEE and (PI)2.
David Hetherington – Outstanding Engineer
For your years of dedicated service to the PI2 Chapter as Webmaster and a valuable member of the chapter committee.
Haley Hirschfield – Outstanding Engineer
For your dedicated service to the PI2 chapter as secretary and for helping rebuild the young professional’s participation in the chapter.
IEEE (PI)2 Austin
Julia Hariharan – PI2 Outstanding Engineer Award
For sharing your valuable experience with the chapter and your contributions to inverter-based resource reliability in the ERCOT region.
Nick Choi – PI2 Outstanding Engineer Award
For sharing your valuable experience with the chapter and for your contributions on power systems reliability engineering.
2022
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
Eric Meier, PE – Outstanding Chapter Volunteer
For outstanding years of volunteer service as Secretary for the PES Austin Chapter and your valuable contributions to the administration of technical meetings and workshops.
Kris Dehnel – Outstanding Engineer
For your dedicated volunteer service as the technical and video manager at all chapter tech meetings and your valuable contributions to the Chapter leadership team.
Sapan Vyas – Outstanding Engineer
For years of dedicated volunteer service as the Chapter program chair and for your valuable contributions in the power and renewables industry.
IEEE (PI)2 Austin
Eric Meier, PE – Outstanding Engineer
Kris Dehnel – Outstanding Engineer
Sapan Vyas – Outstanding Engineer
2021
IEEE Region 5
Martha Dodge – Jim Leonard Individual Member Achievement Award
IEEE (PI)2 Austin
Martha Dodge – Outstanding Engineer
2019
James Mercier, PE, a founder of the IEEE (PI)2 Austin Joint Chapter and the Chapter Treasurer, has been awarded the IEEE-USA George F. McClure Citation of Honor “For dedication leadership promoting vibrant professional activities facilitating cross-organizational relationships within IEEE and with industry partners.”
Read about it here!
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
Bracy Nesbit – Outstanding Engineer
Dr. Zhu Hao – Outstanding Engineer
IEEE (PI)2 Austin
James Mercer, PE – Outstanding Engineer
Bracey Nesbit, PE – Outstanding Engineer
For years of dedication to the engineering profession and for your valuable contributions to the electric power industry.
Dr. Hau Zhu – Outstanding Engineer
For years of dedication to engineering academia and for your contributions to the chapter committee.
2018
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
Marcie Gard, PE- Outstanding Engineer
A dedicated Officer of PES Austin Chapter who has shown dedication in her role on the executive chapter team and has been a contributor in the Engineering community.
Ruth Sulzer, PE – Outstanding Engineer
A dedicated officer who has shown activity and dedication with the local chapter and has contributed with the success of this Chapter and Community of Engineers.
IEEE (PI)2 Austin
Marcie Gard, PE- Outstanding Engineer
Ruth Sulzer, PE – Outstanding Engineer
2017
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
Steve Pearson – Outstanding Engineer
IEEE (PI)2 Austin
Steve Pearson – Outstanding Engineer
A dedicated Past-Chair of (PI)² who’s continued activity and dedication in various Chapter offices and activities have helped this Chapter maintain its viability and vitality.
2015
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
Ross Baldick, PhD, PE – Outstanding Engineer
A dedicated member of (PI)² who continues to redefine electrical power research, and who supports member development by freely sharing his knowledge in Chapter presentations.
Scott Hinson – Outstanding Engineer
Scott is transforming the world’s understanding of consumer and community electricity usage with his research. Additionally, he is an active member and contributor of (PI)².
Andrew Bluiett, PE – Outstanding Engineer
A dedicated Past-Chair of (PI)2 who continues to contribute and serve on the Chapter Committee, the annual workshop committee, and special events such as the Student Workshop.