16 November 2012 Mithun Bhaskar c/o V Rajagopal Kazipet, Andhra Pradesh 506003 INDIA Dear Mr.

Bhaskar: On behalf of the IEEE Member Geographic Activities (MGA) Board, I am pleased to formally advise you that you have been selected as a 2012 recipient of the MGA GOLD Achievement Award. T L Prasanna Venkatesan placed your name in nomination, and D V S S Siva Sarma and Atul Negi endorsed the nomination. The selection was made by the MGA Awards and Recognition Committee and approved by the IEEE MGA Board during its 10 November 2012 meeting. This is a very prestigious award, and we are pleased to honor you for the outstanding contributions you have made to numerous IEEE activities and the example you set in carrying forward the goals and objectives of the IEEE MGA Board. This award consists of a cash prize of US$250 and a plaque, which carries the following citation: 2012 Mithun Bhaskar (IEEE Hyderabad Section) For consistent and commendable efforts to improve young professional and student participation in IEEE Chapter activities in India. Please accept our congratulations on being recognized for this most deserving honor.

Sincerely,

Howard E. Michel 2012 Vice President, IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Chair, IEEE Member and Geographic Activities Board
cc: Lawrence Wong, Region 10 Director Toshio Fukuda, Region 10 Director-Elect Takatoshi Minami, Region 10 Awards Chair T L Prasanna Venkatesan, Nominator Karen Pedersen, MGA Awards and Recognition Committee Chair Cecelia Jankowski, Managing Director, IEEE Member and Geographic Activities