Lawrence D. Eicher Award
| Lawrence D. Eicher Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Acknowledgment of contributions and performance of an ISO technical committee or subcommittee in the development of ISO International Standards. |
| Presented by | ISO |
| First awarded | 2003 |
The Lawrence D. Eicher Award is granted to ISO technical committees (TC) and subcommittees (SC) that have demonstrated contributions to the development of international standards. The award further aims to encourage the participation of developing countries in the standardization processes.
Overview
The award is named after ISO’s former Secretary-General, Lawrence D. Eicher. Established in 2003, it commemorates Eicher's contributions during his time at ISO from 1986 to 2002. During his tenure, ISO shifted its focus from primarily technological aspects to include market-oriented considerations. Standards from this period reflect this broader perspective.[1]
Eligibility and Nomination
All ISO and joint ISO/IEC technical committees and subcommittees can be nominated for the award.
Nominations can be proposed by:
- TC/SC Chairs
- TC/SC Committee Managers
- Representatives of ISO member bodies
- ISO Technical Programme Managers
Selection
Committee
A rotating selection committee from the ISO Technical Management Board oversees the nomination review process and selects the award recipient.
Criteria
Nominees are evaluated based on:
- Leadership capabilities
- Committee coordination
- Adoption of innovative methodologies
- Project management skills
- Meeting facilitation effectiveness
- Engagement of developing countries
- Responsiveness to new challenges
Award Benefits
The award is presented at the annual ISO General Assembly. Recipients, often represented by roles like the Chair and Committee Manager, receive a certificate from the ISO President. ISO also covers the travel expenses for up to two representatives from the awarded committee. The 2021 award ceremony was conducted virtually due to specific circumstances.
Winning the award also provides:
- Enhanced visibility in the ISO community
- The opportunity to share best practices on platforms such as ISO Connect
- Promotion via ISO communication mediums
- Financial support for celebratory events organized by the awarded committee.
Recent Winner
In 2023, the award was presented to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 Artificial Intelligence (AI). This committee, consisting of members from 59 countries, works on the ethical development and use of AI technologies and engages a variety of global stakeholders.[2][3]
Winners list since 2003
| Year | Winner | Domain/Field |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
| 2022 | ISO/TC 283 | Occupational health and safety management |
| 2021 | ISO/TC 184/SC 4 | Industrial data |
| 2020 | ISO/TC 45 | Rubber and rubber products |
| 2019 | ISO/TC 84 | Devices for administration of medicinal products and catheters |
| 2018 | ISO/TC 8 | Ships and marine technology |
| 2017 | ISO/TC 228 | Tourism and related services |
| 2016 | ISO/TC 207/SC 1 | Environmental management systems |
| 2015 | ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 | IT Security Techniques |
| 2014 | ISO/TC 45/SC2 | Testing and analysis |
| 2013 | ISO/TC 68 | Financial services |
| 2012 | ISO/TC 242 | Energy management |
| 2011 | ISO/TC 34 | Food products |
| 2010 | ISO/TC 211 | Geographic information/Geomatics |
| 2009 | ISO/TC 172 | Optics and Photonics |
| 2008 | ISO/TC 127 | Earth-moving machinery |
| 2007 | ISO/TC 184/SC 4 | Industrial data |
| 2006 | ISO/TC 67 | Materials, equipment and offshore structures for petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries |
| 2005 | ISO/TC 8 | Ships and marine technology |
| 2004 | ISO/TC 176/SC 2 | Quality systems |
| 2003 | ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 | Information technology/Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information |
References
- ^ "ISO - Lawrence D. Eicher Award". ISO. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Artificial intelligence experts win prestigious ISO award". ISO. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Congratulations, AI Trailblazers! ISOIEC JTC 1SC 42 Receives Prestigious ISO Lawrence D. Eicher Award". American National Standards Institute - ANSI.