IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Technical Awards
The IEEE VGTC VR Technical Awards program recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community through their research.
Anyone may nominate individuals by emailing the Chair (Henry Fuchs) at vgtc-vr-awards@vgtc.org with a brief rationale by October 31, 2020. Please highlight contributions based on the criteria below. The Technical Awards Committee compiles a list of nominated individuals and examines each carefully, along with others the committee feels are worthy of consideration.
Nominations should include:
- Name, address, phone number, and email address of the nominator
- Name and email address of the candidate
- Suggested citation (maximum of 25 words)
- Nomination statement (maximum of 500 words in length) addressing why the candidate should receive this award
IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Technical Achievement Award
The Virtual Reality Technical Achievement Award is given each year to recognize an individual for a seminal technical achievement in virtual and augmented reality.
Criteria:
- Technical depth.
- Significance of the research contribution.
- Development of new research directions.
- Reasonably active participant in the IEEE VR community, although people outside of this community with outstanding and relevant achievements are considered in exceptional circumstances
IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Career Award
The Virtual Reality Career Award is given to an individual to honor that person's lifetime contribution to virtual and augmented reality.
Criteria:
- Cumulative contributions to the field.
- Influence on the work of others.
- Development of new research directions.
- Reasonably active participant in the IEEE VR community, although people outside of this community with outstanding and relevant achievements are considered in exceptional circumstances