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!