Honors and Awards Committee
Honors and Awards Committee
Overview
The Honors and Awards Committee shall recommend to the Board candidates for all established honors and awards of the Society and for election to Honorary Membership.
Objectives
The committee will review annually suggestions for awards to be presented at the next SEG Annual Meeting.
The committee will recommend to the Board candidates for all established SEG awards and for election to Honorary Membership and Life Membership. Recommendations should be submitted to the President by 1 April. The timing of this deadline may be adjusted depending on Board meeting dates and publication timelines for publishing the awards prior to the Annual Meeting.
A unanimous vote by the Honors and Awards Committee and the Board shall be required for Honorary Membership and for the Maurice Ewing Award, meaning that each of the two committees must approve with a unanimous vote of those members voting (see Bylaws). Other awards must receive approval by a unanimous vote of the committee and a 2/3 majority vote of the Board except for Life Membership, which may be conferred by a unanimous vote of the Board as stated in Article III, Section 1.c. of the SEG Bylaws.
Every award is not required to be given out each year. If a worthy recipient is not evident, the award may be delayed a year. Nominations for individuals currently serving on the Honors and Awards Committee or the SEG Board of Directors should be placed on hold until the individual has completed their service on the Committee or Board.
Composition and Membership
The Honors and Awards Committee shall consist of five Active Members, none of whom shall have been Members of the Society less than five years. Each incoming President shall appoint one Member from among the prior Past-Presidents of the Society, if available, to serve five years. The senior members of the committee shall retire after the Annual Meeting. In the event a committee member cannot serve for any reason, the President shall appoint a successor from available Past-Presidents for all or part of the remaining term.
The Honors and Awards Committee is usually comprised of five Past-Presidents with the senior member of the committee serving as Chair.
Current Leadership (2026–2027):
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Chair | Maurice Nessim |
| Board Liaison | John Eastwood |
| Staff Liaison | Mandi Duckworth |
Policy and Procedures
The official SEG Policy and Procedures Manual section for this committee can be accessed here: → SEG Policy and Procedures Manual
Annual Reports
Below are recent annual reports submitted to the SEG Board:
- {2024 Report}
- 2025 Report
Meetings
The committee will meet shortly after the nominations deadline to begin discussing nominees for Honors and Awards and will meet as often as necessary to review suggestions for awards and make award recommendations in accordance with the required deadlines.
Resources and Links
Contact
For questions or to express interest in volunteering for this committee, please contact: [email protected]