PISCATAWAY, NJ–On 20 February 2025, Henry Samueli was named the 2025 IEEE Medal of Honor Laureate, in recognition of developing communications products that have touched virtually every person in the world. He was presented with his medal at the IEEE Honors Ceremony on 24 April 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. The IEEE Medal of Honor includes a $2 million prize.
Inducted into Iota Gamma Chapter at the University of California-Los Angeles in 1994 and elevated to Eminent Member in 2019, Samueli has designated the $2M prize to fund a permanent endowment for IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu. This permanent endowment will further his commitment to developing future leaders. During his acceptance speech at the 2025 IEEE Awards ceremony, he expressed, “I was made an Eminent Member of Eta Kappa Nu in 2019, and our family foundation has supported them for many years. So, it is truly an honor for me to endow such a wonderful student organization.”
The new endowment will provide ongoing funding for IEEE-HKN’s signature event, the Student Leadership Conference, to offset the costs for students and chapters to attend this often life-changing event.
“We deeply appreciate Henry’s generosity that not only guarantees the continuation of our programs but also uplifts our work in nurturing the next generation of ethical engineers to take on the world’s challenges,” states Nancy Ostin, director of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu.
Samueli’s transformational gift ensures that IEEE-HKN’s Student Leadership Conference will continue to inspire and equip future engineering leaders, ensuring a legacy of innovation and mentorship. You can view Henry Samueli’s acceptance speech below.
