IEEE to Reward Sections for High Voter Turnout in Annual Election

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Published: 2026-09-11T18:01:31.801Z • Permanent link

IEEE to Reward Sections for High Voter Turnout in Annual Election

IEEE Sections with the highest voter turnout will receive an incentive reward after the election.

The IEEE Tellers Committee will recognize the Sections with the highest voter turnout (based on total eligible voters) in each Region with an incentive reward after the election. This year's IEEE annual election has been underway since March, and members of the IEEE Tellers Committee have been busy tabulating the results. The committee, led by Chairwoman Pamela S. Garcia, has been tracking voter turnout across all 38 IEEE Regions, and the results are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. According to sources within the committee, the Sections with the highest voter turnout will be rewarded with a special prize, which will be presented at the IEEE's annual General Meeting in May.

Dr. Manfred A. W. Schmidt, Chair of the IEEE Tellers Committee, noted that "the election process is an essential part of IEEE's democratic structure, and we want to encourage all members to participate. By recognizing the Sections with the highest voter turnout, we are incentivizing our members to engage with the IEEE and to exercise their right to vote." The IEEE Tellers Committee has been working closely with IEEE Regions and Sections to promote voter turnout, and their efforts have paid off, with voter turnout rates exceeding expectations in many Regions. The committee's efforts have also been supported by IEEE's global leadership, who have emphasized the importance of member engagement and participation.

Dr. Schmidt also emphasized that the incentive reward will not only encourage voter turnout but also foster a sense of community and collaboration among IEEE members. "By recognizing the Sections with the highest voter turnout, we are promoting a culture of engagement and participation among our members. This will not only strengthen the IEEE but also create a more inclusive and diverse community of engineers and technologists from around the world." The IEEE Tellers Committee has also announced that the incentive reward will be presented in the form of a special prize, which will be awarded to the Sections with the highest voter turnout in each Region.

The high voter turnout in the IEEE annual election has significant implications for the Global Infrastructure domain. Companies such as Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks, which are major players in the IEEE's Technical Committee on Communications and Networks, are expected to benefit from the increased engagement among their members. Research communities and universities that are involved in IEEE's technical activities will also see an increase in participation and collaboration, which can lead to new research opportunities and innovative solutions. The IEEE's Global Infrastructure domain is also closely tied to policy environments, and the increased engagement among members can help shape the future of global infrastructure development.