Leadership Awards

IFEES recognizes the contributions of individuals who, over the years, have contributed to the mission and vision of the organization. In addition to the competitive awards for which we solicit full nominations every year, we wish to acknowledge the efforts of engineering education leaders who have advanced the cause of our organization in different categories.

2025 Announcement

Tagwa Musa

IFEES Regional Leadership Presented

In recognition of impactful contributions that have addressed the needs of local and regional members while fostering connections with the global community

Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof

IFEES Global Initiative Presented

In recognition for your dedication, and leadership in developing, guiding, and promoting initiatives that have led to its successful implementation into IFEES activities

Dora Smith

IFEES Corporate Leadership Award Presented

In recognition of exceptional ongoing global support and impactful contributions to advancing engineering education, professional development, industry-academia initiatives, and graduate employability

María Laura Polo González

IFEES Student Engagement Award Presented

In appreciation of your ongoing support for student inclusion and engagement in organizational conferences and events through mentorship, advocacy, and the development of student programs

2024 Announcement

Gudrun Kammasch (Post Hum)

Regional Leadership Award

In recognition of impactful contributions that have addressed the needs of local and regional members while fostering connections with the global community.In recognition of impactful contributions that have addressed the needs of local and regional members while fostering connections with the global community

Jamie Gurganus

Student Engagement Award

In recognition of impactful contributions that have addressed the needs of local and regional members while fostering connections with the global community.In recognition of impactful contributions that have addressed the needs of local and regional members while fostering connections with the global community

Paul Gilbert

Corporate Leadership Award

2023 Announcement

IFEES Global Initiative Award Presented

Krishna Vedula

For exceptional leadership, valuable contributions, and collaborative efforts in strengthening the IFEES global community

IFEES Organization Leadership Award Presented

Michael Auer

For contributing to broadening the participation base of engineering professionals in IFEES activities.

IFEES Academic Leadership Award Presented

Ariela Sofer

For exceptional leadership, valuable contributions, and collaborative efforts in strengthening the IFEES global community

2022 Announcement

IFEES Organizational Leadership Award

Frank Huband

For his key role in hosting IFEES at ASEE headquarters during its early years of formation, providing the necessary administrative and office support needed for the organization to grow, and helping incorporate IFEES as a not-for-profit organization in the US.

IFEES Corporate Leadership Award

Xavier Fouger

For his leadership and support to IFEES since its inception, his service as one of the first vice presidents, and his steadfast efforts in support of employability of graduates and academia-industry relations.

IFEES Student Engagement Award

Rachel Schroeder

For her role in providing training opportunities to students globally, in sponsoring student attendance and engagement in WEEF, and in supporting diversity and inclusion in the engineering workplace.