AFCEA International Awards Program
Winners of the
Young AFCEAN and Women's Appreciation Awards
presented at WEST 2021
Winners of the
AFCEA International Awards and AFCEA 40 Under 40 Awards
to be presented at TechNet Cyber 2021
Through its annual awards program, AFCEA International recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the communications, electronics, intelligence and information technology disciplines. In addition, AFCEA’s chapters are recognized for outstanding support to the association.
To learn more about a specific award, including eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and past winners, click on the award name. AFCEA International staff members are not eligible to nominate a candidate or be nominated for any of these awards.
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AFCEA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
David Sarnoff Award
AFCEA’s highest honor, this award recognizes individuals who have made lasting and significant contributions to global peace
Chair's Superior Performance
Recognizes superior service to AFCEA over a sustained period of time
EMERGING LEADER AWARDS—INDIVIDUAL
The Young AFCEANs have rebranded as Emerging Leaders! As of end-June, 2021, future awards for our young professionals aged 40 and under will be referred to as Emerging Leader awards.
Distinguished Young Professional
Recognizes and rewards demonstrating exceptional performance in leadership and guidance; exhibiting superior technical achievement; going above and beyond in the local AFCEA chapter or region level; and mentoring other Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leadership
Given for exceptional service to AFCEA at the local and/or international level
AFCEA 40 Under 40
Given to 40 individuals aged 40 or under to recognize their significant professional accomplishments and achievements.
EMERGING LEADER AWARDS—CHAPTERS
Emerging Leader Chapter of the Year Award
Given to the top chapter in each size category that have most significantly contributed to the professional development of Emerging Leaders.
Model Emerging Leader Program Recognition
Recognizes the programs of activities for Emerging Leaders at chapters and encourages chapters to create Emerging Leader programs.
WOMEN'S APPRECIATION AWARD
Women's Appreciation Award
Recognizes and honors AFCEA members (female and male) who have gone above and beyond to further the careers of women
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Admiral Jon L. Boyes Medal for Distinguished Service to AFCEA
The Admiral Jon L. Boyes Medal for Distinguished Service is AFCEA's premier award given for exceptional career service to AFCEA
General James M. Rockwell AFCEAN of the Year
The General James M. Rockwell AFCEAN of the Year is AFCEA's premier award for exemplary service to AFCEA during the past year
Leadership
Awarded to a long-standing member of AFCEA with a record of sustained contributions to the association and exceptional leadership skills at a senior level
Medal of Merit
Acknowledges a sustained level of dedicated service to AFCEA, combined with professional excellence at a mid to senior level in the fields of communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems
Meritorious Service Award
Recognizes early- to mid-career professionals for meritorious contributions to AFCEA and the community as well as professional accomplishments
SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
Small Business of the Year
Awards one company for excellence in client service, training and innovation, community and professional outreach, leadership and commitment and diversity.
Small Business Person of the Year – Industry
Recognizes an individual working in industry who has demonstrated excellence in client service, ethics, community and professional outreach, innovation and leadership.
Small Business Person of the Year – Government
Acknowledges an individual who works for the government who has demonstrated excellence in small business advocacy, leadership, community and professional outreach, innovation and ethics.
Small Business Advocate
Awarded to the company that has demonstrated excellence in its mentor-protégé program; contract/sub-contract relationships; small business events and advocacy, ethics and diversity.
Sample winning small business nominations for reference
ENGINEERING AWARDS
Distinguished Award For Excellence in Engineering
(formerly the Benjamin H. Oliver Gold Medal for Engineering)
Highest award for sustained career excellence in engineering.
Meritorious Rising Star Award for Achievement in Engineering
Recognizes rising stars in the engineering field.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Distinguished Award for Excellence in Information Technology
Highest award for sustained career excellence in information technology.
Meritorious Rising Star Award for Achievement in Information Technology
Recognizes rising stars in the information technology field.
Exceptional Contribution to STEM Education Award
Recognizes those who have made significant contributions to furthering science, technology, engineering math education in grades K-12 or colleges and universities
Technology Innovation Award
Recognizes an individual, team, company or organization that has created an innovative and proven new technology product, service, process or solution
INTELLIGENCE AWARDS
Charlie Allen Award for Distinguished Intelligence Service
Recognizes senior-level intelligence professionals who are making significant contributions
Award for Meritorious Service to the Intelligence Community
Honors intelligence professionals who are making significant contributions at the tactical, intermediate or national levels.
CHAPTER AWARDS
Harry C. Ingles Award
This award is presented to chapters that have most significantly contributed to the goals of AFCEA. Chapters compete with other chapters of the same size, and the AFCEA International Awards Committee selects the winning chapters
Model Chapter
Aims at strengthening the overall chapter structure and program of activities by recognizing chapters that meet a rigorous set of standards
Albert J. Myer Awards
Recognizes chapters that excel in membership recruiting and retention
AFCEA Diversity Program Award (past award)
Awarded to the chapter that has most significantly contributed to the inclusion, contribution, leadership and professional development of under-represented AFCEANs, such as women, enlisted personnel, young people and other minorities, by providing a forum of programs and initiatives geared to their unique needs. This award was discontinued in 2021 and its elements incorporated throughout AFCEA's existing awards and recognitions programs as part of our emphasis on diversity.
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARDS
Distinguished Educational Foundation Support
Recognizes the chapter that has provided significant support to the AFCEA Educational Foundation
Distinguished Achievement to the Education Community
Recognizes an AFCEA chapter supporting its local community with scholarships and K-12 STEM programs
ROTC HONOR CERTIFICATE FOUNDATION AWARD PROGRAM
ROTC Honor Award
Recognizes ROTC cadet and midshipman achievement in leadership and academics. AFCEA Awards for Military Institutions: Acknowledges 150 awards for academic excellence in more than 30 educational institutions and training commands of the uniformed services each year
THE CYBER EDGE/SIGNAL MEDIA WRITING AWARD
The Cyber Edge Writing Contest
This writing competition focuses on the Digital Frontier. Writers can explore ongoing or potential cyber hazards and threats as well as possible solutions to address the challenges. Judges choose three winners for monetary prizes. Writers must have submitted their articles between October 1, 2019 and February 3, 2020.
CYBER AWARD
The AFCEA Saint Isidore Award/Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional initiative, leadership, insight, and cyber excellence within their area of expertise. The award consists of three levels: gold, silver and bronze.
AFCEA AND U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE AWARDS
Copernicus
AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute recognizes individuals each year who are selected based on their sustained superior performance in a C4I/IT-related job
Enlisted Superior Performer
AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute announces the recognition of those individuals designated by their commands as Enlisted Superior Performers (ESPs)
Contact us for more information about the AFCEA International awards program.
