William R. Cherry Award

 

 

Cherry Photo

 

The IEEE EDS William R. Cherry Award is named in honor of William R. Cherry, a founder of the photovoltaic community. In the 1950's, he was instrumental in establishing solar cells as the ideal power source for space satellites and for recognizing, advocating, and nurturing the use of photovoltaic systems for terrestrial applications. The William R. Cherry award was instituted in l980, shortly after his death. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual engineer or scientist who devoted a part of their professional life to the advancement of the science and technology of photovoltaic energy conversion. The nominee must have made significant contributions to the science and/or technology of PV energy conversion, with dissemination by substantial publications and presentations. Professional society activities, promotional and/or organizational efforts and achievements are not considerations in the election for the award. Award Package The award consists of a plaque, monetary award, recognition at the PVSC Opening Ceremony and a dedicated Cherry Award Talk during the Opening Ceremony. In addition, a reception is held in honor of the Cherry Award winner during the PVSC.

 

Please note:  The EDS William R. Cherry Award cannot be given to a candidate for the same work for which an IEEE Technical Field Award, IEEE Medal, or other society-level award was previously received.

 

 

Sponsor:  IEEE Electron Devices Society & the IEEE EDS Photovoltaic Specialists Conference

Scope:  This award is named in honor of William R. Cherry, a founder of the photovoltaic community. In the 1950's, he was instrumental in establishing solar cells as the ideal power source for space satellites and for recognizing, advocating, and nurturing the use of  photovoltaic systems for terrestrial applications. The William R. Cherry award was instituted in l980, shortly after his death. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual engineer or scientist who devoted a part of their professional life to the advancement of the science and technology of photovoltaic energy conversion.

Eligibility:  Previous recipients of this award are ineligible. Self-nominations are not accepted or considered. Members of the Awards Committee and voting members of the Cherry Award Committee are not permitted to submit or endorse nominations.

Prize: The award consists of a plaque, $5,000.00, recognition at the IEEE PVSC Opening Ceremony and a dedicated Cherry Award Talk during the Opening Ceremony.

Basis for judging:  Nominee must be a scientist or engineer who has made significant contributions to the science and/or technology of PV energy conversion, with dissemination by substantial publications and presentations.  Nominee must have had an extended period of activity in PV, contributions to the PVSC, and the expectation of continued activity.  Single outstanding contributions are not sufficient.  Professional and/or organizational efforts and achievements are not considerations for this award.

Nomination deadline: January 12, 2025    

Nomination form:  https://ieeeforms.wufoo.com/forms/znkfw5f0oj4om7/

Carry-Over Nominations:   Unsuccessful nominations in any year will automatically carry over once into the following year

Presentation: Presented at the IEEE EDS Photovoltaics Specialists Conference

Past Award Winners:  Winners

More Information:  Visit the IEEE EDS PVSC Website