Honored Service Member Award

2026 HSM Awards Nominations

Since SPE's Honored Service Member (HSM) Award was established in 1992, 364 members have been awarded this prestigious title.

To be elected an Honored Service Member, a candidate shall have demonstrated long-term, outstanding service to, and support of, the Society and its objectives and shall be supported by the Board of Directors of at least one Section or Division.

HSM Submission Guidelines:

Submission guidelines provide a roadmap to nominating a candidate for the HSM award. Download HSM Submission Guidelines here.

Nominating Process:

Step 1: Nominate HSM Candidate here.

Step 2: Nominee will be verified as a member in good standing.

Step 3: Within 5 business days, Nominee and Process Champion will receive instructions and login information to complete the online HSM application.

Process Champion is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, and submitting candidate's application and supporting documents (see guidelines).
If Committee requires additional applicant information, Process Champion will make necessary updates.

Application Deadlines:

Completed application deadline: October 1

Information as requested by HSM Committee Chair: November 1

Committee report forwarded to the Executive Board for endorsement: January

Presentation of HSM certificates and pins - ANTEC®

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