The nominee must have made significant contributions to the science and/or technology of PV energy conversion, with dissemination by substantial publications and presentations. Professional society activities, promotional and/or organizational efforts and achievements are not considerations in the election for the award. 

This award is presented at each IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. The recipient is selected by the William R Cherry Committee composed of past PVSC conference chairpersons and past recipients of the award.  Those nominated for the award do not participate in the process. 

To be eligible for the award, the nominee must currently be active in the science and technology of PV conversion.  He/she must have been active in the field for an extended period, with expectation of continued activity.  Short term activities in the field, and/or single outstanding contributions are not adequate to make a person eligible for the award.

To make a nomination, please submit:

1.     The name of your nominee, and his/her current affiliation.
2.     A summary (less than 100 words) of the nominee's contributions to the advancement of the PV field.
3.     A citation (less than 40 words) listing the nominee's specific contributions to make them deserving of the award. 
4.     A list of the nominee's activities in the field. 
5.     Nominator's name, address, phone number and e-mail address. 

Please send any nominations for the next William R. Cherry award (35^th IEEE PVSC) to: 

Dr. Antonio Luque, Instituto de Energia Solar
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
E28040 Madrid, SPAIN
Tel: +34 91 544 1060,  Fax: +34 91544 6341
E-mail:  Luque@ies-def.upm.es

The deadline for Cherry Award nominations to be considered for the 35^th IEEE PVSC is
December 31, 2009.

WILLIAM R. CHERRY COMMITTEE