Award Nomination Guidelines
Step 1: Identify a Deserving Member to be awarded for their service to IEEE
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Anyone can nominate another member for an award.
Age is not a consideration in nominating for an award, what matters are
accomplishments.
No one can nominate themselves.
No one will receive an award if you don’t nominate them or write a letter of
recommendation.
Step 2: Choose the appropriate nomination.
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Use the Award Nomination Guidelines tool to select the appropriate award(s).
Do the member’s achievements fit the award?
Research which award or awards applies. Answer these questions.
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Is this an Individual Achievement?
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Is this a Technical Achievement?
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Is this a Literary Achievement?
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Is this a Section Achievement?
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Is this an Education Achievement?
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Is this a Public Relations Achievement?
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Is this an Organization Achievement?
You may also review the various region and entity-level awards:
 Region 4 Awards and Recognition
 Educational Activities Board Awards (EAB)
 IEEE-USA Awards
 MGA Individual/Team Awards
 MGA Outstanding Section Awards
 Friend of IEEE MGA Award
 Technical Activities Board (TAB) Awards (PDF)
Please note the general deadlines for IEEE Awards:
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IEEE Region 4 Awards - April 30
IEEE Educational Awards - May 15
IEEE MGA Middleton & Outstanding Large/Small Section Awards – May 15
IEEE-USA Awards - July 31
IEEE MGA Awards - October 15
Additional training on the role of Section Awards and Recognition Chair, can be found at the
Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE): Section Awards & Recognition Chair.
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Individual Achievement:
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Section Level
a. The Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award - REGION 4
To recognize members of Region 4 who through their professional and technical
abilities have made outstanding and noteworthy contributions to the Institute,
their communities, fellow professionals and fellow man. The award is not
designed to recognize a single achievement, but rather collective contributions
complemented by singular works exemplifying the objectives and attributes of
IEEE.
Past Participants
b. GOLD Award - REGION 4
To recognize those substantive projects or achievement of a relatively short nature
(one to three years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of
GOLD operations within Region 4. The award will be based on a selection that
recognizes individuals involved with GOLD activities that are recognized for
singular achievement in the development and completion of a project(s) or
activity (ies) which are directed to the fulfillment of one or more of the Region's
goals and/or objectives.
Past Participants
c. Outstanding Student Award - REGION 4
The "Region 4 Outstanding Student Award" recognizes one student who has
exhibited exceptional performance both as a student and as a young professional
through his or her contributions to the Institute, their university and membership
in Region 4. Recognition is given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional
leadership abilities, admirable ethical behavior, and strong commitment to
professionalism both inside the classroom and within their community.
Past Participants
d. Professional Achievement Award – IEEE USA
To recognize significant specific contributions, achievements and individual and
organizational efforts in the development and implementation of professional
activities in the United States. (No limit on the awards bestowed)
List of Past Recipients
Nomination Form and Description
e. GOLD Achievement Award - MGA
Modeled after the Achievement Award, this award is designed to recognize those
substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three
years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of GOLD
operations.
Description and Award Nomination Form
Past Awards - GOLD Achievement Award
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Region Level
a. Regional/Divisional Professional Leadership Award — IEEE USA
To recognize members for their outstanding leadership efforts in advancing the
professional aims of IEEE within their Regional or Divisional entities.
(Limited to 10 recipients)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Reg. Recipients / List of Past Div. Recipients
b. Achievement Award – MGA
To recognize individuals involved with MGA and/or the Regional Network who
are recognized for a singular achievement in the development and completion of a
project(s) or activity(ies) which are directed to the fulfillment of one or more of
the goals and objectives of MGA. This award is designed to recognize those
substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three
years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of Regional
Operations.
Description and Award Nomination Form
Past Awards
c. Leadership Award – MGA
To recognize those individuals who have exhibited exemplary and substantive
leadership of an extraordinary nature in implementing activities, which support
MGA goals and objectives at the local, regional, national, and/or international
level.
Description and Award Nomination Form
Past Awards
d. Innovation Award - MGA
To recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most innovative and effective
in fulfilling one or more of the goals and objectives of MGA and/or the personal
goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities.
Description and Award Nomination Form
Past Awards
e. GOLD Achievement Award - MGA
Modeled after the Achievement Award, this award is designed to recognize those
substantive projects or achievements of a relatively short nature (one to three
years) but which have left an undeniable imprint on the fabric of GOLD
operations.
Description and Award Nomination Form
Past Awards - GOLD Achievement Award
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United States
a. Robert S. Walleigh Distinguished Contributions to Engineering
Professionalism Award — IEEE USA
To honor members of the engineering profession for long-term dedicated effort
and outstanding accomplishments in advancing the aims of IEEE professional
activities in the United States.
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(Limit 1 recipient)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
b. Citation of Honor — IEEE USA
To honor members who have made exemplary contributions toward achieving the
aims of professional activities in the United States.
(Limit 4 recipients)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
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Transnational Achievement:
a. Larry K. Wilson Transnational Award - MGA
To recognize the accomplishment judged to be the most significant and effective
in fulfilling one or more of the Transnational goals and objectives of MGA
and/or personal goals of the Vice President of Member and Geographic Activities
as related to Transnational activities. This award is made in memory of Dr. Larry
K. Wilson.
Description and Award Nomination Form
List of Past Recipients
Technical Achievement:
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Outstanding Professional Award - Region 4
To recognize members of Region 4 who through their technical abilities have made
outstanding contributions to their profession. It recognizes the development of new
technical concepts, significant patents, development of new devices, development of
applications, new designs, significant cost reductions using known techniques, etc.
Past Participants
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Harry Diamond Memorial Award – IEEE USA
To honor individuals for distinguished technical contributions in the field of
electrotechnology while in U.S. Government Service.
(Limit of 1 recipient)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
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Electrotechnology Transfer Award – IEEE USA
To honor individuals whose contributions in key government or civilian roles led
efforts to effectively transfer/apply federal or state sponsored developments in
advanced electrical, electronic and computer technologies to successful commercial
sector opportunities.
(Limit of 2 recipients)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
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Awards in each of the Technical Areas in TAB
http://www.ieee.org/web/volunteers/tab/tab_501.html - TAB
Literary Achievement:
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Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public
Understanding of the Profession – IEEE USA
To recognize outstanding journalistic or other efforts that contribute to the
enhancement and expansion of the public understanding of the engineering profession
in the United States.
(No limit on recipients)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
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Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Engineering
Professionalism – IEEE USA
To recognize those individuals who have made outstanding contributions through
their literary efforts to the advancement of the U.S. professional objectives of IEEE.
(Limit of 2 recipients)
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
Section Achievement:
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Is this a Large Section (>500 members)?
a. Outstanding Large Section Award – Region 4
The Region 4 Outstanding Large Section Award will be awarded to one Section
to recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total
membership of a Large Section (including Students) shall be 501 or greater as of
31 December of the prior year.
Past Participants Large Section
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
b. Outstanding Large Section Award – MGA
The MGA Outstanding Large Section Award will be awarded to one Section to
recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total
membership of a Large Section (including Students) shall be 501 or greater as of
31 December of the prior year.
Past Recipients
Nomination Form
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Is this a Small Section (<=500 members)?
c. Outstanding Small Section Award – Region 4
The Region 4 Outstanding Small Section Award will be awarded to one Section to
recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total membership of a
Small Section (including Students) shall be 500 or less as of 31 December of the prior
year.
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Past Participants Small Section
Past Participants Exemplary Section
d. Outstanding Small Section Award - MGA
The MGA Outstanding Small Section Award will be awarded to one Section to
recognize the excellent work of the Section in the past year. The total
membership of a Small Section (including Students) shall be 500 or less as of 31
December of the prior year.
Past Recipients
Nomination Form
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Section Membership Growth Award – MGA
To recognize the Section in each Region having achieved the highest rate of growth.
One per Region.
No Nomination Required - The Member and Geographic Activities Department will
automatically generate statistics for submission to MGA ARC.
Past Recipients
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Section Professional Development Award - EAB
Recognizes an IEEE Section for major contributions to the professional development
of its members through the provision of outstanding products, services and support in
the areas of life-long learning, continuing education and professional development.
The award consists of a brass and walnut plaque.
Description and Past Recipients
Download Nomination Form
Education Achievement:
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Awards, Competitions and Scholarships – MGA
IEEE offers a variety of awards, competitions, contests, scholarships and
fellowships. Many are offered to IEEE student members, such as the Regional
Student Paper Contests and the Student Enterprise Award. You will find contact
information for each award listed when you click on the link. Two Student Branch
awards to get you more involved include the IEEE Student Enterprise Award and the
IEEEXtreme 24 hour Programming Challenge. Visit often as updates will be provided
here.
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Precollege/Pre-University
a. Precollege Education Committee Teacher-Engineer Partnership Award —
IEEE USA
To recognize collaborative activities between K-12 teachers and technical
professionals who are IEEE members.
Nomination Form and Description
List of Past Recipients
Pre-University Educator Award – EAB
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Recognizes current pre-university classroom teachers who have inspired an
appreciation and understanding of mathematics, science and technology and the
engineering process in students and have encouraged students to pursue technical
careers.
The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
3. Meritorious Achievement Award in Accreditation Activities - EAB
Recognizes IEEE members for efforts to foster the maintenance and improvement of
education through the process of accreditation engineering, engineering technology,
computer science programs, and applied science programs.
The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
4. Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education – EAB
Recognizes IEEE members for the dedicated contribution to the design, delivery, and
support of continuing education courses and programs in the fields of interest to IEEE
members.
The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
5. Meritorious Achievement Award in Informal Education – EAB
Recognizes IEEE members who volunteer in informal education settings for the
benefit of teachers, students, parents of students, and the public. These volunteers will
have served in advisory, educational or fiduciary positions and used their professional
background to enhance understanding and involvement in IEEE's fields of interest by
users of the informal education system.
The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
6. Major Educational Innovation Award – EAB
Recognizes IEEE members who have distinguished themselves for outstanding
educational innovation in a field of interest of the IEEE.
The award consists of US$1000 and a brass and walnut plaque.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
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7. Meritorious Service Citation Award – EAB
Recognizes IEEE members who are past members of the EAB or current or past
members of EAB Committees (other than currently serving on Awards and
Recognition Committee) for outstanding and sustained service to the aims and
objectives of the IEEE Educational Activities Board.
The award consists of a brass and walnut plaque.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
Public Relations Achievement:
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Award for Distinguished Public Service — IEEE USA
To honor individuals not currently in the practice of engineering for contributions to
furthering the professional goals of IEEE in the United States. (These goals may by
furthered by such means as promulgating laws or regulations benefiting the
profession; influencing industrial environments to foster professionalism; creating
curricula or publications designed to enhance professionalism; and other similar
activities.)
Nomination Form and Description
Past Recipients
Organization Achievement:
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Professional Achievement Award: - IEEE USA
To recognize significant specific contributions, achievements and individual and
organizational efforts in the development and implementation of professional
activities in the United States.
Nomination Form and Description
Past Recipients
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Employer Professional Development Award - EAB
Recognizes organizations employing IEEE members for contributions to employee
continuing education and professional development.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
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Society/Council Professional Development Award - EAB
Recognizes IEEE Society and Councils for major contributions to the professional
development of its members through outstanding products, services and support in the
areas of life-long learning, continuing education and professional development.
The award consists of a brass and walnut plaque.
Nomination Form and Instructions
Reference Form and Instructions
Past Recipients
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Step 3
Completing the Nomination Form
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The form must be accurately completed to be considered.
No substitutes to the form will be considered for any of the awards.
Follow the instructions carefully.
Selection committees will not research unsupported claims.
Selection committees will not enhance the nominations.
Step 4
Obtaining Letters or Recommendation
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Ask two or more members to write a one page one to 1 ½ page letters of
recommendation to the nomination.
Either collect the letters of recommendations to attach to the nomination or ask to be
copied on the letters to be submitted directly. In most cases all nominations and
letters of recommendation will be submitted electronically, using the Review Room
portal.
Examples follow:
Example 1IEEE USA Awards and Recognition Committee
I wish to recommend John Doe for the IEEE-USA Regional Professional Leadership Award
for his professional activities in serving Our Section, the RAB and Region 4 of the IEEE
USA. I have known John Doe for about 28 years. During this time I have served with John
in Our Section Leadership and on Our Section’s committees. I have found him to be an
outstanding leader and effective committee member in Section. John has inspired me by his
dedication to leadership positions in the Section.
It is always a pleasure to work with John. He adds background and history resource to
volunteers facing potetial problems. He provides the needed knowledge to enable other
people in Our Section, the RAB and Region 4 of the IEEE USA “to think out side of the
box”.
I feel that Our Section is fortunate to have the benefit of John’s leadership in varying section
positions. John has served Our Section’s Vice Chairman and Chairman. John is a tireless
leader. His enthusiasm inspires the people he works with. It is a pleasure to work with John
because of his williness to pitch in where help is needed.
Please strongly consider John Doe for a Regional Professional Leadership Award.
Sincerely,
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Fred Volunteer
Member and Position
Example 2Re:
Citation of Honor award nomination for John Doe
Dear Awards Committee:
I have worked with John Doe for over 15 years on professional licensing committees and
IEEE committees. He is currently serving as chair of the IEEE USA Licensing and
Registration Committees and I serve as a member of that committee. He and I also co-chair
the NCCES Exam Composition Committee for the Electrical and Economics Exam module
of the Professional Engineering Exam.
John is providing exemplary service as Chair of the Licensing and Registration committee.
A number of significant initiatives have come up under his leadership. In every case, he
either initiated the subject or provided the initiatve to make the contacts and get the
appropriate people involved in the disussions. During the last year, he has led the IEEE USA
L & R committee efforts to reach appropriate positions on the proposal to implement
software engineering licensing module, to add a 30 hour requirement beyond the bachelor’s
degree for licensing, and to respod to the new structure of the Electrical and Computer
Enbineering licensing exam.
Over the last 25 to 20 years, he has provided leadership at NCEES by serving on the EE
exam writing committee, of chairing that committee and several subcommittees, and by
participating in two cycles of redefinition of the exam structure and two cycles of redefinition
of exam content.
The level of vision and leadership which John is providing as Chair of the L & R committee
and as an exam module chair on the NCEES exam writing committee could not easily be
matched. I am regularly impressed with his vision and initiative as L & R chair. This is
exemplary srvice to IEEE members. I strongly endorse his nomination for the Citation of
Honor award.
Fred Volunteer
Member and Position
Example 3Dear Awards Commitee;
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I am writing to commend John Doe to you as an outstanding member and volunteer.
I have known John for several years professionally. He has been an outstanding volunteer
for the Our Section of the IEEE and he has been active in nearly every major activity we
have undertaken. From coordinating the IEEE judging for the 2006 International Science
and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Indianapolis to his work on our IEEE TISP program to
his service in support of our National Engineer’s Week Children’s Day at the Children’s
Museum. He has also been an officer of the CIS IEEE Executive Committee helping to
coordinate and maintain relations with our Student Chapters at Purdue, IUPUI, RoseHulman, and ITT Tech.
Beyond his support of IEEE sponsored activities, he is a talentend Engineer and Senior
Member of the IEEE. John volunteers his time in the community for many valuable pursuits
– including working as a FIRST Volunteer for the Warren Central Team and as a trainer of
Service Dogs by training puppies for the program.
Though, I am sure that all these activities have been listed in the nomination. I fully expect
John to continue his service and so those generous gifts of his time and talent will continue
to be an inspiration to other IEEE volunteers.
So, in summary, John has been a thoughful and hard working volunteer. He has inspired
others to volunteer their time and has brought a sense of optimism and vision which
siginifcantly enhances the CIS IEEE’s mission. I highly recommend John Doe for
Outstanding Member for Region 4.
Sincerely,
Fred Volunteer
Position
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Past Participants Jack Sherman Outstanding Member Award
Year
Outstanding Member
Section
2012
2012
2011
2011
2010
2010
2009
2009
2008
2007
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2003
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1991
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1989
Dave Hoff
Dr. Tarek Lahdhiri
Myron F. Wilson
Kristi J. Brooks
Bill Gorder
John Johnson
Gary Bishop
William Serre
Jack Rector
Twin Cities
Southeastern Michigan
Lexington
Red River Valley
Southern Minnesota
Iowa-Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Iowa-Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Robert J Evanich
Central Indiana
Alan H Stillerman
Sohrab Asgarpoor
Central Indiana
Nebraska
Hal Dendurant
Satyendra N. Basu
Ellis Nolley
David McKendry
Irwin C Smiley
Cedar Rapids
SE Michigan
Twin Cities
SE Michigan
Chicago
Past Participants Outstanding Professional Award
Year
2012
2011
2011
2010
Outstanding
Professional/Engineer
James P. Muccioli
Poul Andersen
Manas K. Roy
Don Ewing
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Section
Southeastern Michigan
Southeastern Michigan
Cedar Rapids
Toledo
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1994
1993
1992
1992
1992
1991
1991
1990
1989
Kaizhong Gao
James Powers
Not Awarded
Damon Holladay
Dr. Chunting Mi
Twin Cities
Iowa-Illinois
Central Indiana
SE Michigan
Dr. Ali Asraf Chowdhury
Iowa-Illinois
Fred Bauer
Eric Aupperie
David Horvath
Mohammed S Alam
John Oldenkamp
SE Michigan
SE Michigan
SE Michigan
Ft Wayne
Ft Wayne
Aly A Mahoud
Ronald A Nordin
Ft Wayne
Chicago
Ronald O Gunderson
Dennis L Polla
Donald L Bramlett
Richard Dyott
Muhammad Rashid
Nebraska
Twin Cities
SE Michigan
Chicago
Ft Wayne
Past Participants Large Section
Year
Outstanding Large Section
2012
2011
2010
2009
Not Awarded
Chicago
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Past Participants Small Section
Year
Outstanding Small Section
2013
2012
Southern Minnesota Section
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2011
2010
2009
2009
Cedar Rapids Section
Toledo Section
Arrowhead
Iowa-Illinois Section
Past Outstanding GOLD Member
Year
Region 4 GOLD Award
2013
2012
2011
2010
Not Awarded
William O. Serre
Sara Venhuisen
Section
Iowa Illinois
Past Outstanding Student (new 2013)
Year
2013
Outstanding Student Member
Student Branch or Section
Past Participants Exemplary Section (no longer awarded)
Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1999
1998
1998
Exemplary Section (No longer
awarded)
Not Awarded
Chicago
Central Indiana
Central Indiana
Iowa-Illinois
Southeastern Michigan
Twin Cities
SE Michigan – High Profeciency
Section
Nebraska
Rock River Valley
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1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
SE Michigan
Calumet
SE Michigan
Ft Wayne
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