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.