IET Faraday Medal

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IET Faraday Medal
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Awarded forAwarded either for notable scientific or industrial achievement in engineering or for conspicuous service rendered to the advancement of science, engineering and technology or for lifetime achievement in science, engineering or technology.
Sponsored by Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Institution of Electrical Engineers
DateSince 1922
Country Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom
Website conferences.theiet.org/achievement/awards/medals/faraday.cfm

The Faraday Medal is a top international medal awarded by the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) (previously called the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE)). [1] [2] [3] It is part of the IET Achievement Medals collection of awards. [4] The medal is named after the British physicist Michael Faraday, the father of electromagnetism.

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Background

The Faraday Medal is the IET's highest honour and one of the world's most prestigious awards for engineers and scientists. Winners include ground-breaking pioneers and inventors. First awarded in 1922, it is one of the oldest medals still being awarded today. The top medal is awarded annually to distinguished individuals who either for notable scientific or industrial achievement in engineering or for conspicuous service rendered to the advancement of science, engineering and technology, without restriction as regards to nationality, country of residence or membership of the Institution. The award was established in 1922 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first Ordinary Meeting of the Society of Telegraph Engineers and is named after Michael Faraday. Each year, the recipient received his/her award at a ceremony held in London that is hosted by the IET. [5]

Winners

IET Faraday Medal
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IET Faraday Medal
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First 50 Years (1922–1972)

Next 50 Years (1973–2023)

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