Awards for outstanding service are presented to recognize INCOSE members who have contributed significant volunteer effort on behalf of INCOSE.

All award nomination packages should be sent electronically by their respective deadlines to [email protected]. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent within one week.  If you do not receive a confirmation, please resend.

Eligibility

Nominees for the Outstanding Service Award must have been INCOSE members for a minimum of five (5) years. Under exceptional circumstances, the Board of Directors may waive this requirement. Candidates must have volunteered significant and arduous effort on behalf of INCOSE either in one act of outstanding service or through extended contributions in one (1) or more of the following three (3) areas:
  • Service at the international, national, or local level in an elected office as a chair, or as a leader of a task force, advisory group, or working group;
  • Service at the international level as an editorial, publication, or symposium leader; or
  • Service at the international level as an advocate or liaison with other professional, scientific, public, or humanitarian organizations.

How to Nominate:

Completed Nomination Form (either MS Word or PDF) with:

  • Name of candidate:
  • Accomplishments vs. Outstanding Service Award Criteria:
  • Proposal for the citation:
  • List of individuals who will be writing a letter of support (minimum of three (3) individuals, including the nominator)

These letters are limited to two (2) typewritten pages, and should provide:

  • Name of Supporter,
  • Basis of knowledge about the candidate, which provides substantiation for the award,
  • Evaluation of the candidate against the Service Award Criteria.

Those writing letters of support should have the above candidate's information and qualifications available to them, but all letters of support should be independently written.

All award nomination packages should be sent electronically by their respective deadlines to [email protected]. An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent within one week.  If you do not receive a confirmation, please resend.

Outstanding Service Award Recipients

Year Recipient Award Citation

2024

Erik Herzog

For his endless enthusiasm and tireless work in raising Systems Engineering knowledge and its application in industry and academia, especially among younger and female systems engineers, and for doing this in a very humble way.

2024

Jean-Luc GARNIER

For his initiatives and actions to promote Systems Engineering in AFIS Chapter as Technical Director and Chapter President as well as his active chairmanship of the INCOSE Architecture WG.

2024

Omer Ertekin

For his exceptional dedication and impactful contributions to the INCOSE Türkiye Chapter and the broader systems engineering community in Türkiye. Through his leadership as Chapter President, comprehensive educational initiatives, and personal mentorship, Mr. Omer Ertekin has significantly advanced the practice and understanding of systems engineering, inspiring a new generaIon of professionals in the region.

2024

Anabel Fraga

For her contributions to the creation and execution of technical programs for the INCOSE IS and INCOSE EMEA. Also, for her contributions as a leader in her local chapter (Spain).

2024

David Schrunk

For his outreach and liaison to members of INCOSE and other organizations to present a vision of better approaches to creating laws.

2024

Artis Riepnieks

For his service at the regional level as a chair of the INCOSE Western States Regional Conference 2023.

2024

Jessica Tucker

For her outstanding contributions in establishing and growing the INCOSE NZ Chapter.

2024

Tami Katz

For her significant volunteer effort on behalf of INCOSE including outstanding leadership as Chair of the INCOSE Requirements Working Group, Chair and Assistant Director of Process Enablers for Tech Ops, outreach activities promoting INCOSE, and for providing significant contributions to the advancement of needs and requirements excellence in systems engineering.

2023

Carlo Leardi

For promoting systems engineering through the establishment of AISE and subsequently the conduction of many events and initiatives.

2023

Mark Winstead

For his contributions to the field of systems engineering and his efforts to promote the importance of security and trustworthiness.

2023

Dorothy McKinney

For developing an INCOSE-wide mentoring strategy, and successfully implementing the pilot phase of that strategy.

2023

Angelinda Rush

for outstanding support as the Colorado Front Range Technical Program Director including serving as Program Chair for the Western States Regional Conference.

2023

Valkand N. "VJ" Jhaveri

For years of exceptional sustained effort of working at local, regional, national and international events supporting INCOSE and increasing awareness to other professional societies.

2023

James M. "Jim" Adams, PhD

For sustained excellence in supporting the Colorado Front Range Chapter, Western States Regional Conference, and as a liaison with multiple AcEq Programs supporting the INCOSE Certification Program.

2022

Michael C. "Mike" Pennotti

For creating the INCOSE Institute for Technical Leadership enabling INCOSE members to improve their leadership skills in a collaborative learning environment.

2022

David A. Nichols

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Paul Kostek

For the promotion of systems engineering, knowledge, leadership and events in the Seattle Metro Chapter and exceptional leadership roles in the Western States Regional Conference (WSRC), including Sponsorships and Exhibits Chairman from 2018 through 2022.

2022

Paul D. Nielsen

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Patrick Godfrey

For creating the INCOSE Institute for Technical Leadership enabling INCOSE members to improve their leadership skills in a collaborative learning environment.

2022

Heather Feli

For unrelenting dedication and transformative leadership in supporting and empowering women leaders to author and publish their important works in a compilation of chapters addressing emerging trends in systems engineering leadership.

2022

David H. "Dave" Olwell, Ph.D.

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Emma S. Sparks

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Heinz Stoewer

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

John MacCarthy

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Dennis M. Buede, Ph.D.

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Donald S. "Don" Gelosh

For creating the INCOSE Institute for Technical Leadership enabling INCOSE members to improve their leadership skills in a collaborative learning environment.

2022

Marcel "M.T.F.M." van de Ven

For outreach to the non-systems engineering community; maintaining leadership roles in several working groups; and leading his company in the growth of systems engineering practices that allow the firm to reduce risks in complex and complicated projects in the Netherlands.

2022

Phillip J. Brown

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

John V. Farr, PhD, PE, PMP

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Paul Schreinemakers

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Clifford A. "Cliff" Whitcomb

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Sky Matthews

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Wolter J. "Wolt" Fabrycky

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Ariela Sofer

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Arthur B. "Art" Pyster

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Stephen J. "Steve" Sutton, PE-Retired; ESEP

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Garry J. Roedler

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Sanford A. "Sandy" Friedenthal

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Robert S. "Bob" Swarz

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Vincent V. CHAPURLAT, PhD, HdR

For successful management of the AFIS Academic-Industry Forum and the RobAFIS competition in 2020 and 2021 in a full virtual mode as well as the AFIS Engineering School in March 2022.

2022

Richard "Dick" Fairley

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Young B. Moon, Ph.D, P.E.

For years of long sustained effort resulting in the successful development, recognition and implementation of ABET program criteria for systems engineering.

2022

Christopher Davey

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2022

Christopher J. "Chris" Oster

For directing, managing, developing and publishing the SE Vision 2035, which broadens, aligns, and promotes Systems Engineering as envisaged in the future.

2021

Rick Hefner

For his outstanding service to the Los Angeles Chapter of INCOSE and his promotion of systems engineering through leadership activities in conferences and INCOSE initiatives.

2021

Cheryl A. Kinchen, CSEP

For significant contributions as President of the Southern Maryland Chapter, including expanding the Chapter’s membership and ensuring that the chapter stayed in touch virtually, implementing monthly virtual speaker meetings.

2021

Serge Landry

For his excellent energy, enthusiasm, and leadership locally, regionally, and globally resulting in significant contributions to programs and events. His evangelistic efforts to promote systems engineering values has extended INCOSE's outreach throughout the Asia-Oceania Sector.

2021

William A. "Bill" Parkins

For his dedication and sustained efforts to promote synergies between chapters across the Asia Oceania Sector.

2021

Steve Mckeown

For personal contributions of talents, time, and commitment as an elected Director for the Southern Maryland Chapter of INCOSE.

2021

Ray Willaford

For outstanding service and promotion of systems engineering, leadership in the Seattle Metro Chapter, and leadership roles in the Western States Regional Conference, including Chairing the 2020 Conference.

2021

Ian G. Presland

In recognition for outstanding service to the INCOSE Competency Working group, and his sustained dedication to the development of the INCOSE SE Competency Assessment Guide as Editor-in-chief.

2020

James N. Martin

For over a decade of exemplary service and leadership of the Systems Science Working group and impactful contributions to International Standards on Architecture .

2020

Phyllis R. Marbach

For outstanding service and promotion of Systems Engineering, leadership activities in the Los Angeles Chapter of INCOSE, and the organization of Systems Engineering conferences along with consistent support of key INCOSE initiatives.

2020

Sven-Olaf "SOS" Schulze

For service since 2005 on the Board of the German Chapter and as Chapter President from 2008 to 2019, during which time the German Chapter membership and number of corporate members increased significantly.

2020

Kirsty Akroyd-Wallis

As President of the UK Chapter, for achieving unprecedented levels of financial control and visibility, stabilising chapter membership, launching a series of new technical publications, and most significantly, achieving licensed status as a Professional Engineering Institute in the UK.

2020

Robert P. "Bob" Scheurer

For tireless service of 22 years as a Chapter leader within the Midwest Gateway Chapter, a mentor and instructor to numerous Systems Engineers across many disciplines, and a significant supporter of INCOSE throughout a distinguished 37 year engineering career.

2020

Muhammad F. Islam

For leadership and enduring major contributions to INCOSE as an advocate of Systems Engineering best practices, mentor, educator and representative to ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.

2020

Ricardo Valerdi

For years of outstanding leadership in INCOSE and as co-chair of the Systems Engineering and Architecture NETwork (SEANET) in 2005, to establish INCOSE support for doctoral and post-doctoral research and encourage national and international networks to this effect.

2020

Alain DAURON

For initiatives to promote Systems Engineering for the Automotive domain in the AFIS Chapter as well as at the INCOSE level, his key role in the creation of the INCOSE Automotive Working Group and his contributions to the Automotive Systems Engineering Vision 2025.

2020

YoungWon Park

For contributions made to the development and implementation of Systems Engineering technology of the Korea Chapter through close cooperation between INCOSE and the Korea System Engineering Association.

2020

Donna H. Rhodes

For years of outstanding leadership in INCOSE and as creator of the Systems Engineering and Architecture NETwork (SEANET) in 2005 to establish INCOSE support for doctoral and post-doctoral research and encourage national and international networks to this effect.

2020

David C. "Dave" Alldredge

For dedicated and extended service in INCOSE Certification, Systems Engineering education, STEM and Chapter Leadership as a Board Member and as an Ambassador.

2019

Paul White

For his leadership role in reinvigorating the Wasatch Chapter and leading the delivery of conferences in the Western States region.

2018

Anthony P. "Tony" Gigioli

For his leadership of the Chapter Awards Committee, INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter, and service in support of INCOSE initiatives. His efforts have strengthened a process that guides chapters in their quest to best serve their members and promote INCOSE and the profession of Systems Engineering.

2018

Mark W. Halverson

For his tireless work to elevate the value of Systems Engineering and the performance of the San Diego Chapter. During his term as President, the Chapter earned the INCOSE Chapter Gold Award for the first time in its history.

2018

Meaghan M. ONeil

Chapter Governance and Finance Model Team In recognition of dedicated service as a member of the Chapter Governance and Finance Model (CGFM) Task Team chartered by the INCOSE Board of Directors 2016-2017 The resulting achievements of this team will have significant impact on the future of the INCOSE organization

2018

Kerry J. Lunney

Chapter Governance and Finance Model Team In recognition of dedicated service as a member of the Chapter Governance and Finance Model (CGFM) Task Team chartered by the INCOSE Board of Directors 2016-2017 The resulting achievements of this team will have significant impact on the future of the INCOSE organization

2018

René Oosthuizen

Chapter Governance and Finance Model Team In recognition of dedicated service as a member of the Chapter Governance and Finance Model (CGFM) Task Team chartered by the INCOSE Board of Directors 2016-2017 The resulting achievements of this team will have significant impact on the future of the INCOSE organization

2018

Richard D. "Rick" Adcock

In recognition of dedicated service as Editor-in-Chief, SEBoK 2015-2018

2018

Rick Dove

For his exceptional, extended and high- impact contributions to the INCOSE community, and for his leadership and the tireless advancements of systems concepts.

2018

Robert J. "Bob" Skalamera

For his leadership of the Certification Advisory Group to advance and improve the program, as wells look for way to improve and increase the beneficial impact and support of several growth initiatives while not compromising the professional value to the Certified Systems Engineers.

2018

Marilee J. Wheaton

For her service and promotion of Systems Engineering and technical education through leadership of Systems Engineering conference activities and academic endeavours, and her support of INCOSE initiatives and chapter activities through service in the Corporate Advisory Board.

2018

Jean-Claude ROUSSEL

In recognition of dedicated service as Director, EMEA Sector 2014-2018

2018

Azad M. Madni

For his tireless work developing and supporting next generation leaders of INCOSE and our profession, advancing our position and reputation in academia and research, and serving as an ambassador and connector to key individuals and organizations.

2018

Olivier L. "Oli" de Weck

In recognition of dedicated service as Editor-in-Chief, Systems Engineering 2013-2018

2018

Andrew C. "Andy" Pickard

Chapter Governance and Finance Model Team In recognition of dedicated service as a member of the Chapter Governance and Finance Model (CGFM) Task Team chartered by the INCOSE Board of Directors 2016-2017 The resulting achievements of this team will have significant impact on the future of the INCOSE organization

2018

Ivan M. Mactaggart, BSc MSc DipSysPrac CEng FIET FCMI MINCOSE

Chapter Governance and Finance Model Team In recognition of dedicated service as a member of the Chapter Governance and Finance Model (CGFM) Task Team chartered by the INCOSE Board of Directors 2016-2017 The resulting achievements of this team will have significant impact on the future of the INCOSE organization

2018

Eric C. Belle, MBA

For his service to the Los Angeles Chapter and the Americas Sector in promoting INCOSE chapter best practices, and promotion of Systems Engineering through his support of the Conference of Systems Engineering Research (2016) and the INCOSE Regional Mini-Conference (2015).

2018

Ian N. Gibson

Chapter Governance and Finance Model Team In recognition of dedicated service as a member of the Chapter Governance and Finance Model (CGFM) Task Team chartered by the INCOSE Board of Directors 2016-2017 The resulting achievements of this team will have significant impact on the future of the INCOSE organization

2017

Stephen C. Cook

For influential and visionary leadership over the past two decades, including roles as SESA Past President and Technical Director, being instrumental in the evolution of the INCOSE Australian Chapter, being a driving force in both local and international INCOSE events, and aiding in technical advancement of System of Systems Engineering.

2017

David R. McCowan

For serving INCOSE/SESA for over twenty years in multiple roles that were critical to INCOSE/SESA's growth. His contributions have significantly advanced INCOSE's professional status in Australia, serving as an exemplar for future generation systems engineers to follow.

2017

John V. Farr, PhD, PE, PMP

For extraordinary efforts as the first INCOSE representative on the ABET engineering accreditation commission, as a contributor to the SE Body of Knowledge, and for his tireless promotion of systems engineering.

2017

Ian G. Presland

For consistently providing superior services to INCOSE, as a member of the Competency working group, as a member of the Certification Advisory Group (CAG), and by providing ongoing positive impact to the UK chapter, bridging all three activities for the benefit of INCOSE.

2017

Kenneth V. "Ken" Crowder

For outstanding leadership of INCOSE's ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC7 Liaison Team that has been very influential in setting the direction and development of key SE related standards. He has successfully established diverse alliances that have enabled INCOSE to have consistent influence and impact.

2016

William E. "Bill" Klinger

For outstanding leadership and service at both the local chapter level and nationally to promote Systems Engineering, including chapter president, support to the Great Lakes Regional Conference, and work with national entities, such as the Library of Congress.

2016

Ramakrishnan "Ramki" Raman

For sustained outstanding and significant contributions towards the growth of systems engineering awareness, adoption, and practice in INCOSE and India.

2016

Jorg R. Largent

For outstanding service and promotion of systems engineering and technical education through his support of the Los Angeles Chapter of INCOSE and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) efforts in Southern California.

2016

George W. Anderson

For his significant, individual and long-term major contributions to INCOSE, including chapter contributions and leadership as the chapter president that has contributed to the advancement of INCOSE, SE best practices, and certification.

2016

Alwyn G. Smit

For personal commitment to the INCOSE South Africa Chapter and significant, continuing contributions toward youth outreach in South Africa and the systems engineering community at large.

2016

Erik R. Devito

For his highly visible, profound and lasting impact on the successful operations of the Chesapeake Chapter of INCOSE, including his progressive assumption of significant and arduous duties over time.

2016

Louis S. "Lou" Wheatcraft

For sustained and outstanding leadership in the INCOSE Requirements Working Group to advance requirements excellence in systems engineering.

2016

Michael Wilkinson

For sustained contribution to the UK Chapter, taking up several leadership positions (at short notice) and for strong technical contribution to INCOSE work, particularly in the field of Systems Architecture.

2016

Robert J. "Bob" Turk

For sustained leadership, commitment, and excellent performance in the Certification Advisory Group, which has been a contributing factor in the success of the SE Certification program.

2016

Bruce R. Shelton, ESEP, MSSM

For sustained leadership, commitment, and excellent performance in the Certification Advisory Group, which has been a contributing factor in the success of the SE Certification program.

2016

Richard D. "Rick" Adcock

For strong leadership contribution to the Academic activities of INCOSE, contribution and now editor‐in-chief of BKCASE, and long term contribution to the UK Chapter of INCOSE.

2016

Terry Rector

For outstanding service to the Los Angeles Chapter of INCOSE and promotion of systems engineering and technical education through leadership of the Conference of Systems Engineering Research (2011 and 2014) and the Regional Mini-Conference (2016).

2015

Ronald S. "Ron" Carson

For unique contributions to Systems Engineering Measurement and the INCOSE SE Measurement Primer to treat measurement in the context of closed-loop feedback control.

2015

Steven H. "Steve" Dam

For his focus on both technical excellence and social interaction that have grown and developed the Washington Metro Area Chapter of INCOSE and its events.

2015

Stephen J. "Steve" Sutton, PE-Retired; ESEP

IT Project Team for their efforts to deploy the new IT Infrastructure capabilities for member administration, collaboration, and public website.

2015

Martin Geisreiter

For his sustained contributions to GfSE, the INCOSE German Chapter, including his support to certification and Systems Engineering standards.

2015

Max Zollinger

For significant and continuous contribution in establishing systems engineering as a discipline in Switzerland, and building the Swiss Chapter of INCOSE.

2015

Shirley Tseng

For her sustained and outstanding service in support of the INCOSE Los Angeles Chapter and its members, through service in elected and appointed roles, and in particular her promotion of systems engineering and technical education in the Western region of the USA.

2015

Rüdiger Kaffenberger

For his exemplary service in founding GfSE, the German INCOSE Chapter, his service as Treasurer since its foundation, and his contributions to the German SE Certification program.

2015

Michel Galinier

For contribution in creating and leading AFIS, the French INCOSE Chapter, based on his strong belief in Systems Engineering as a vital discipline.

2015

Virginia A. "Ginny" Lentz

IT Project Team for their efforts to deploy the new IT Infrastructure capabilities for member administration, collaboration, and public website.

2015

R. D. Hamelin

SE Handbook Authors for helping create the SE Handbook 4th Edition, an outstanding INCOSE product that will continue to foster world-wide advancement of the discipline of Systems Engineering.

2015

David Mason

For his outstanding service in establishing the concept of INCOSE Student Divisions, and his years of dedicated service to the Member Board, the Americas Sector and the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of INCOSE.

2015

Garry J. Roedler

SE Handbook Authors for helping create the SE Handbook 4th Edition, an outstanding INCOSE product that will continue to foster world-wide advancement of the discipline of Systems Engineering.

2015

David D. "Dave" Walden

SE Handbook Authors for helping create the SE Handbook 4th Edition, an outstanding INCOSE product that will continue to foster world-wide advancement of the discipline of Systems Engineering.

2015

David C. Hall

For leadership and contributions in the evolution of INCOSE's Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) program, establishment of ESEP credential and for her service as Chair of the Certification Advisory Group (CAG).

2015

Andrew C. "Andy" Pickard

IT Project Team for their efforts to deploy the new IT Infrastructure capabilities for member administration, collaboration, and public website.

2015

Robert Parro

IT Project Team for their efforts to deploy the new IT Infrastructure capabilities for member administration, collaboration, and public website.

2015

Thomas M. Shortell

SE Handbook Authors for helping create the SE Handbook 4th Edition, an outstanding INCOSE product that will continue to foster world-wide advancement of the discipline of Systems Engineering.

2015

Raymond W. "Ray" Jorgensen

IT Project Team for their efforts to deploy the new IT Infrastructure capabilities for member administration, collaboration, and public website.

2015

Terje Fossnes

For his dedicated service as Assistant Director for Technical Events 2008-2014.

2015

FREDERIQUE MAYER

AFIS Research Team for his significant and sustained contribution to the identification, recognition and promotion of System Engineering Research activities, and for networking between Academic and Industrial communities in order to make to make Systems Engineering Research fully applicable to Industry.

2015

Eric BONJOUR

AFIS Research Team for his significant and sustained contribution to the identification, recognition and promotion of System Engineering Research activities, and for networking between Academic and Industrial communities in order to make to make Systems Engineering Research fully applicable to Industry.

2015

Gerard H. "Jerry" Fisher

For leadership and contributions in the evolution of INCOSE’s Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) program, establishment of ESEP credential and for her service as Chair of the Certification Advisory Group (CAG).

2015

HERVE PANETTO

AFIS Research Team for his significant and sustained contribution to the identification, recognition and promotion of System Engineering Research activities, and for networking between Academic and Industrial communities in order to make to make Systems Engineering Research fully applicable to Industry.

2015

Jack A. Stein

IT Project Team for their efforts to deploy the new IT Infrastructure capabilities for member administration, collaboration, and public website.

2015

John D. Quigley

For dedicated and long term excellent service in support of the San Diego Chapter of INCOSE and of the International INCOSE organization.

2015

Elizabeth L. "Beth" O'Donnell

For her sustained and outstanding support of the INCOSE Los Angeles Chapter and its members, through service in elected and appointed roles, and her dedication and commitment to the field of systems engineering both within INCOSE and other technical societies.

2015

John F. Nallon

For his dedicated service as Assistant Director for Technology 2011-2014.

2015

Kevin Forsberg

SE Handbook Authors for helping create the SE Handbook 4th Edition, an outstanding INCOSE product that will continue to foster world-wide advancement of the discipline of Systems Engineering.

2014

René Oosthuizen

For his leadership and outstanding commitment to the INCOSE South Africa Chapter including bringing EMEASEC to South Africa in 2014, and his contributions to INCOSE at the International level.

2014

Terje Fossnes

For being a leader and key contributor in the evolution of INCOSE’s Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) program in Europe and in the US;
for Project Leadership coordinating activities of the International workshop; and, for contributions to the updating, refinement and publication of the core CSEP examination and certification-related material.

2014

Christopher Unger

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

Jon P. Wade

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

Mark A. Wilson

For his sustained and dedicated service as part of the Certification Advisory Group, including service as Chair and Co-Chair; as a key contributor in the evolution of INCOSE’s Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) program and for his contribution to establishing the ESEP credential.

2014

Chris Paredis

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

David A. Nichols

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

Avigdor Zonnenshain

For significant effort to promote INCOSE and SE at the international, EMEA Sector and national levels as former president of the Israeli chapter, leader of several task forces and Working Groups, and Ambassador of the Israeli chapter to both INCOSE and the EMEA sector.

2014

John A. Palmer

In recognition of dedicated service as part of the North Star Chapter of INCOSE.

2014

Sanford A. "Sandy" Friedenthal

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

Bruce C. Beihoff, MSc

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

Duncan H. Kemp

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2014

Bohdan W. "Bo" Oppenheim, PhD

For significant and continuous contributions to the creation, evolution, and dissemination of Lean Enablers for Systems Engineering; and, for his personal commitment to the INCOSE Polish chapter.

2014

Andrew C. "Andy" Pickard

For longstanding and continuous contributions to the INCOSE Corporate Advisory Board through the creation and maintenance of the CAB Knowledge center and the INCOSE webinar series; and, for the creation of a permanent, high quality photographic archive of INCOSE events.

2014

Gauthier FANMUY

For his significant contribution as a WG leader for the Requirements Engineering WG for both AFIS and INCOSE; for consistent activity in the Systems Engineering for Very Small and Micro Enterprises WG; and for his important contributions in the development of the ISO standard on this subject.

2014

Timothy L. "Tim" Ferris, PhD

For longstanding and continuous contributions to the educational and research activities within INCOSE; and, for the creation of a permanent, high quality photographic archive of INCOSE events.

2014

Heinz Stoewer

For excellent service in the creation of an INCOSE SE Vision 2025 that will inform the global development of Systems Engineering as a discipline and INCOSE as a broker of knowledge and a world authority on Systems Engineering.

2013

Peter M. "Pete" Lister

For sustained and dedicated service to systems engineering in UK leadership roles, including: President-Elect and President of the UK Chapter; Finance Director for a period of over eleven years; and Legal Director of INCOSE UK since 1998.

2013

Dan C. "Doc" Surber

For sustained and dedicated service to INCOSE, the Crossroads Chapter and industry as Chapter President, Region IV Member Board Representative, and Chair of the INCOSE Certification Advisory Group (CAG), including establishment of the ESEP program and development of the CAB Strategic Plan and Operations Plan.

2013

Mike Celentano

For sustained excellence, dedication, perseverance, and patience as the Technical Program Chair of the Events Committee, establishing a framework and tradition which will guide future symposia for years to come.

2013

Andrew D. Farncombe

For sustained leadership in the UK Chapter as Technical Director beginning in 2005. In this role Andrew has provided outstanding leadership, driving the high standards of UK technical events and working groups, and providing technically knowledgeable leadership and wisdom to the UK Council.

2012

Bruce J. Elliott

For outstanding service in furthering the cause of systems engineering in Transportation - notably rail - through his contribution to the Yellow Book, his pioneering research, his enthusiastic and purposeful INCOSE leadership of the UK Rail Interest Group and In-Service Systems Working Group, and his dedicated contributions to the Transportation Working Group.

2012

Don S. Boyer

For outstanding leadership of the Chapter Awards Committee and the “Keys to Effective Chapters” process. His efforts have resulted in a process that guides chapters in their quest to best serve their members and helps to train new generations of chapter leaders.

2012

Eileen P. Arnold, INCOSE Fellow, ESEP

For leadership and contributions in the evolution of INCOSE’s Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) program, establishment of ESEP credential and for her service as Chair of the Certification Advisory Group (CAG). She has been a leader in INCOSE activities at the local chapter, corporate, and international levels.

2012

Robert A. "Bob" Levin

For outstanding leadership of the Chapter Awards Committee, promoting recognition of chapters that demonstrate the values of INCOSE. His efforts have resulted in a process that continues to guide chapters in their quest to best serve their members.

2011

Paul F. Cudney

For outstanding service in support of the membership of INCOSE-LA and the international community of INCOSE at large. The efforts of Paul Cudney have resulted in a valuable service in the growth and advancement of INCOSE and the LA Chapter.

2011

Susan C. Ruth

For outstanding and continuous support for all activities and programs that the INCOSE-LA Chapter has provided to its membership since the chapter was formed in 1995. Susan Ruth's mentoring and guidance have played a large role in the success of the LA Chapter by ensuring a long history of valuable activities and strong leadership councils.

2010

Jerry Huller

For dedicated and caring service to INCOSE and the Colorado Front Range Chapter, 1997 – 2010.

2010

Michael E. "Mike" Krueger

For his significant technical and editorial skills which he brought to bear in the development of the Systems Engineering Handbook, version 3.2. His on-time delivery under difficult circumstances is a tribute to his dedication to “Make a promise – keep a promise.”

2010

James B. "Jim" Chism

For outstanding continuous support to the membership for INCOSE Connect - Teaching, prepared training materials and availability for personal consultations.

2010

John C. Muehlbauer

For promoting the INCOSE Certification program through leadership in the development, adaptation, and maintenance of Certification Advisory Group Annual Operating Plan and the Certification forms for ASEP, CSEP, and ESEP.

2010

Kevin Forsberg

For promoting the INCOSE Certification program through leadership in the development, updates, and promotion of the SE Handbook, Certification Examination Questions development and quality assurance of the testing program.

2010

R. D. Hamelin

For his significant technical and editorial skills which he brought to bear in the development of the Systems Engineering Handbook, version 3.2. His on-time delivery under difficult circumstances are a tribute to his dedication to “Make a promise – keep a promise.”

2010

David D. "Dave" Walden

For his significant technical and editorial skills which he brought to bear in the development of the Systems Engineering Handbook, version 3.2. His on-time delivery under difficult circumstances is a tribute to his dedication to “Make a promise – keep a promise.”

2010

Karl C. Geist

For promoting the INCOSE Certification program through leadership in the development, updating, and delivery of training for new Certification Application Reviewers, and for renewal training delivered to current CARs for both CSEP and ESEP.

2010

Anne O'Neil

For her persistence in extending the growth of INCOSE in the nontraditional domains. She has made the Transit Working Group into an international community that is new working model for INCOSE.

2009

John O. Clark

For promoting the INCOSE Certification program through leadership in the development and ongoing delivery of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook Tutorial

2009

Michael Mueller

For establishing Human Systems Integration as a core discipline in INCOSE and building the role and reputation of INCOSE in the wider Human Systems Integration community.

2009

Eddie B. "Ed" Smith

For extended and committed service to the establishment and growth of INCOSE in Orlando and Central Florida.

2009

ALAIN FAISANDIER

For bringing the discipline of systems engineering to the execution of the INCOSE International Symposium.

2008

William F. "Bill" Mackey

In recognition of dedicated service on the Certification Advisory Group.

2008

Karl C. Geist

In recognition of dedicated service as the leader of the Certification Advisory Group’s beta test efforts.

2008

Robert J. "Bob" Turk

In recognition of dedicated service on the Certification Advisory Group.

2008

Michael E. "Mike" Krueger

In recognition of dedicated service as Chair of the Certification Advisory Group.

2007

John C. Muehlbauer

For outstanding service to INCOSE as chair of the Certification Advisory Group, 2004–2006.

2007

Rebecca L. "Becky" Reed

For outstanding service to INCOSE as president of both the Huntsville (2001–2003) and Hampton Roads Area (2006) chapters of INCOSE and [for] sustained community involvement to advance systems engineering as a profession.

2007

Kenneth J. "Ken" Kepchar

For outstanding service to INCOSE as the founding chairperson of the Certification Advisory Group and the first CSEP Program Manager.

2006

James B. "Jim" Chism

For significant contributions to the Systems Engineering Handbook version 3.

2006

Terje Fossnes

For significant contributions to the Systems Engineering Handbook version 3.

2006

Cecilia Haskins

For significant contributions to the Systems Engineering Handbook version 3.

2006

Kenneth J. "Ken" Kepchar

For significant contributions to the Systems Engineering Handbook version 3.

2006

Kevin Forsberg

For significant contributions to the Systems Engineering Handbook version 3.

2005

Karl C. Geist

For his leadership role in INCOSE as Southern Maryland Chapter President, dedication to the SE Certification program, contributions to INCOSE products, and advocacy of systems engineering in his community.

2005

Gundars Osvalds

For his contributions to the INCOSE Products CD, a major advance in making INCOSE products available to all INCOSE members.

2005

Stephen J. "Steve" Sutton, PE-Retired; ESEP

For his leadership in the creation of the INCOSE Products CD, a major advance in making INCOSE products available to all INCOSE members

2005

Richard M. "Rich" Harwell

For innovations in the Technical Board infrastructure and processes as Co-Chair and Chair

2005

Eric C. Honour

For his leadership as Director of SECOE.

2005

Richard B. "Dick" Wray

For his contributions to the INCOSE Products CD, a major advance in making INCOSE products available to all INCOSE members

2005

Lawrence J. "Larry" Brezinski

For his dedicated service and leadership of the Symposium Committee.

2004

Virginia A. "Ginny" Lentz

For her leadership as the founding Chair of the Symposium Committee, and for her dedication to the success of INCOSE’s International Symposia.

2004

Terry A. Bahill, PhD

For his leadership as the founding Chair of Fellows Committee and for his dedication to defining the role of the Fellows in INCOSE.

2004

Michel Galinier

For major contributions and exceptional dedication to AFIS, Region III, and INCOSE

2004

William F. "Bill" Mackey

For his leadership as Chair of the Technical Board and for his dedication to improving the scope and quality of INCOSE products

2003

David A. Long

For his leadership role in INCOSE as Washington Metro Chapter President, Member Board Chair, leadership role on the IS 2003 Organizing Committee, and very significant contributions to the Chapters Committee.

2003

Cecilia Haskins

For her pioneering work in developing and leading the Chapters Committee and for being a major force in the creation and sustaining of INCOSE chapters.

2003

Ashok Jain

For his outstanding work in leading the communications activities of the INCOSE Technical Board, including establishing the Information Command Center at IW 2003.

2003

Kenneth V. "Ken" Crowder

For his leadership role in facilitating the creation and implementation of the INCOSE Membership Board.

2003

Dennis M. Buede, Ph.D.

For his outstanding work in leading the Guide to the SE Body of Knowledge to implementation and release.

2003

Kenneth J. "Ken" Kepchar

in recognition for his service as Region V Director

2002

Llewellyn A. "Lew" Lee

For generously providing his technical expertise to effect the efficient and economical transition of the Symposium Paper Database, ensuring that it remains a useful tool for future Symposium Committees.
For his outstanding work on the Systems Engineering Handbook Team, with Richard Wray and Dorothy McKinney, which created the Systems Engineering Handbook Version 2.0.

2002

James T. "Jim" Whalen

For his outstanding work on the Systems Engineering Handbook Team, with Richard Wray and Dorothy McKinney, which created the Systems Engineering Handbook Version 2.0.

2002

Eileen P. Arnold, INCOSE Fellow, ESEP

Symposium Paper database

2002

Ralph S. "Chip" Hill III

For his leadership role in INCOSE as Silver State Chapter President, Chair of the Environmental Systems Working Group, liaison with the Chapters Committee for National Engineers Week, and additional service to the organization.

2002

Dorothy McKinney

For her outstanding work on the Systems Engineering Handbook Team, with Richard Wray and James Whalen, which created the Systems Engineering Handbook Version 2.0.

2002

Richard B. "Dick" Wray

For his leadership role on the Systems Engineering Handbook Team, with Dorothy McKinney and James Whalen, which created the Systems Engineering Handbook Version 2.0.

2002

Mark E. Sampson

For his creation of the Symposium Paper Database and his support of the database through the server transition to ensure that it remains a useful tool for future Symposium Committees.

2001

Valerie M. Gundrum

For her leadership role in INCOSE as Managing Editor of INSIGHT and as Chair of the Communications Committee.

2001

Terry A. Bahill, PhD

Fellows Select Committee Chair

2001

Llewellyn A. "Lew" Lee

For his leadership role in INCOSE at the Chapter level, as INCOSE’s webmaster, and as Chair of the Membership Committee.

1998

Kenneth J. "Ken" Kepchar

In recognition for his service as Chapters Committee Co-Chair

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