2019
Javier Gozálvez Sempere
for sustained and exceptional contributions to the Society in the areas of administration, conferences, and publications as well as the tireless creation of new initiatives that benefit members and VTS
2018
Yuguang (Michael) Fang
For outstanding service as Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (2013-2017)
2017
Alain Bouscayrol
For contributions to the development of vehicle power and propulsion activities within the Society
2017
Paul White
For the founding and long term leadership of IEEE rail traction power standards development.
2016
Fabrice Labeau
For outstanding numerous services contributions to the VTS Society, in particular, in promoting VTS membership and Chapters activities development worldwide.
2015
Harvey Glickenstein
For outstanding contributions in standards development of Rail Engineering and as VP Land Transportation in the VTS Board of Governors.
2013
James H. Dietz
For Service and Leadership in developing IEEE standards which became major guidelines in the design and operation of the transit industry.
2013
Weihua Zhuang
Editor-in-Chief 2007 - 2012, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology. For exemplary service to the IEEE VTS Board of Governors.
2009
Mark Ehsani
In recognition of founding and providing outstanding leadership for the IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC),co-sponsored by the IEEE VTS.
2008
Josée Dagenais
In recognition of outstanding service to the VTS Board of Governors.
2008
David Everitt
In recognition of outstanding service to the VTS Board of Governors.
2008
Fabrice Labeau
In recognition of outstanding service to the VTS Board of Governors.
2008
Alex Stéphenne
In recognition of outstanding service to the VTS Board of Governors.