Purpose

This membership level designated "Fellow of the Society" is to recognize Platinum members who have made sustained and outstanding technical contributions in areas of interest to AVS.

Eligibility

The nominee must have made sustained and outstanding scientific and technical contributions in research, engineering, technical advancement, academic education, or scientific/managerial/policy leadership for at least 10 years. Five (5) years consecutive AVS Platinum membership immediately prior to the nomination is required. The clock resets during membership lapses. This is a prestigious membership level to which Platinum members are elected; therefore the membership percentage cannot exceed 0.5% in any calendar year.

The candidate for Fellow, the nominating sponsor and the three sponsors MUST BE CURRENT AVS PLATINUM MEMBERS. A Platinum member may nominate or sponsor only one person for Fellow for each annual submission deadline. Current members of the Board of Directors and the Awards Committee are not eligible for election. Further, no member of the Awards Committee may nominate or support any nomination.  

This honor is reserved for those who have made significant scientific/technical/policy/ leadership achievements throughout their career in areas that are relevant to the Society.  Fellow criteria must be met apart from any previously granted AVS recognitions. While exceptional service to the AVS alone does not warrant nomination as a Fellow, it is expected that Fellows will be able to demonstrate active participation in the activities of the AVS, its related chapters, divisions, short courses, and other functions.