IEEE SCV Awards 2024
Santa Clara Valley Section
The Santa Clara Valley (SCV) Section promotes the aims and objectives of the IEEE as stated in the IEEE Constitution and Bylaws. The Section covers geographically all the peninsula cities south of Highway 92, plus the counties of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz. IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section inspires Silicon Valley professionals and students to stay connected and to collaborate by creating and providing leadership programs to educate and to stimulate technological innovation, and engineering excellence.
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2025 SCV Section Awards Winners
- Outstanding Chapter of the Year: Joint IEEE Santa Clara /San Francisco Microwave Theory & Techniques Chapter
For outstanding performance as IEEE SCV Section Best Chapter, advancing microwave and RF engineering through strong IEEE engagement and community impact. - Outstanding IEEE member who promoted women in engineering: Sneja Mitinbhai Shah
For exemplary service and leadership in empowering women in technology, mentoring emerging professionals, and advancing applied AI research that bridges academia and industry within the IEEE community. - Outstanding Service Leadership: Kim Parnell
For Outstanding Service and Leadership in the IEEE and more than two decades of tireless volunteer work and contributions in support of numerous IEEE organizations throughout the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section. - Outstanding Young Professional: Ayush Raj Jha
For innovation and leadership in applying artificial intelligence and computer science to real-world challenges, demonstrating the spirit of an IEEE Young Professional. - Outstanding Engineer: Kishan Joshi
In recognition of his pioneering contributions to integrated power management circuits, exemplary IEEE leadership, and commitment to advancing the engineering community in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Congratulations to all 2025 winners!
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