There are over 60 Control Systems Society Chapters around the world.

Members interested in creating new chapters should check these instructions and contact the current Chapter Activities Committee Chair (see MAB Directory). 

Two special programs have been established for Chapters. The LASS Program and the Distinguished Lecturers Program.

Outstanding Chapter Award 

Description: To recognize an outstanding Chapter of the Control Systems Society

Basis for Judging: Level of activity, based on number and types of activities; Innovations, based on developing clever ways to promote new activities or services; Revitalizing and existing Chapter or starting a new one. 

The Outstanding Chapter Award is selected each year in confidential voting by the members of the Member Activities Board. The Award consists of a grant of $1,000 U.S. to subsidize travel to attend the CDC Awards Banquet, where a plaque is presented. In addition, the local chapter also receives another $1,000 to subsidize its activities.

Past Recipients of the IEEE CSS Outstanding Chapter Award

2009 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Bulgaria Chapter
Vladimir S. Jotsov (Chair)

2008 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Singapore Chapter
Jianliang Wang (Chair)

2007 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Japan Chapter
Kenko Uchida (Chair)

2006 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
United Kingdom - Republic of Ireland Control Chapter
James F. Whidborne (Chair)

2005 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Singapore Chapter
Youyi Wang (Chair)

2004 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Queensland Joint Societies CSS/R&A Chapter
Ljubo Vlasic (Chair)

2003 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Greece Chapter
Robert E. King (Chair)

2002 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Bulgaria Chapter
Vassil S. Sgurev (Chair)

2001 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Vancouver Chapter
Mihai Huzmezan (Chair)

2000 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
The Santa Clara Valley Chapter
Ernesto Moralez, III (Chair)

1999 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Argentina Chapter
Maria Ines Valla (Chair)

1998 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Vancouver Chapter

1997 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Greece Chapter
Manolis Christodoulou (Chair)

1996 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
No award was given.

1995 Outstanding CSS Chapter Award
Beijing Chapter, PRC
Jianqin Mao (Chair)