EETN Honorary Member Distinction Policy

The distinction of Honorary Member is EETN’s highest recognition for individuals whose research work and broader activity have advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and have substantially strengthened the local AI ecosystem and/or the AI ecosystem related to Greece.

This policy supports EETN’s mission to bring together Greek research capacity worldwide in the field of Artificial Intelligence, the local AI ecosystem (the academic community, research centers, industry, start-ups, the public sector, and civil society) and the AI ecosystem related to Greece.

An Honorary Member of EETN is an individual recognized for:

  • Exceptional and sustained contributions to AI, and
  • documented, positive impact on the local AI ecosystem and/or generally, the AI ecosystem related to Greece.

Honorary status is a recognition status. It does not imply an employment relationship, or automatic approval/support of EETN services/tools or positions.

Eligible nominations concern:

  • Researchers based in Greece
  • Researchers residing outside Greece who are connected to the greek AI ecosystem
  • Leading figures in AI with substantial contributions to the AI ecosystem connected to Greece

Ineligible nominations:

  • Members of the EETN Board of Directors (during their term)
  • Individuals under formal investigation for serious research or professional misconduct (until the completion of the process)
  • Conferred once every year, usually announced at the EETN Conference
  • Up to 2 Honorary Members may be designated per year

Nominations are evaluated overall based on the following criteria:

A. Scientific Excellence 

Indicatively:

  • Research that shapes the field or widely adopted methods
  • Influence through systems, datasets, benchmarks, or open-source tools
  • Major awards, invited talks, high-impact results

B. Contribution to the local AI ecosystem and/or the AI ecosystem related to Greece

Indicatively:

  • Establishment or substantial strengthening of laboratories, programs, networks, institutions in Greece and/or organization of international conferences in Greece
  • Mentoring and development of talent connected to Greece, and/or capacity-building actions or access to shared infrastructures for the benefit of Greek AI
  • Facilitation of collaborations among universities, research centers, industry, start-ups and/or the public sector in Greece, and/or international collaborations that meaningfully include and benefit Greek AI

C. Integrity, Values and Conduct 

  • Strong track record of research integrity and ethical conduct
  • Professional conduct consistent with EETN’s code of ethics and values

D. Ambassadorship 

Indicatively:

  • Strengthening the visibility and international standing of AI connected to Greece
  • Attracting collaborations, opportunities, or resources for the greek AI ecosystem
  1. Nomination letter signed by two EETN regular members who support the nomination (500–600 words); the letter should map achievements to criteria A–D with specific examples
  2. Short CV (up to 3 pages) (or link to the full CV)
  • Any regular member of EETN (of active standing) may nominate
  • Self-nominations are not permitted
  • The deadline is set on the 15th of April.
  • Nominations are submitted here. 

The EETN Board of Directors acts as the Selection Committee.

A committee member must refrain from discussion and voting if:

  • They come from the same institution as the nominated person (or belonged to that institution within the last 3 years)
  • There was a supervisory relationship, close collaboration, or there is a close personal relationship
  • There is a direct financial interest related to the nomination
  1. Eligibility and completeness check
  2. Discussion of the leading nominations based on the criteria A-D above and verification of key claims where required
  3. Approval is granted by 2/3 majority vote
  4. Preparation of a short public justification of the final decision (60–120 words)

The honored persons are announced at the General Assembly and at the EETN conference and are published on EETN channels.

  • Official certificate and public justification
  • Invitation for an honorary talk

Honorary Members:

  • Are exempt from membership fees
  • May participate in EETN activities and events
  • Are publicly listed as Honorary Members

Honorary status does not automatically confer voting rights or eligibility for elected bodies.

Honorary Members must adhere to EETN’s code of ethics in EETN activities and avoid implying that EETN endorses products or political positions.

EETN may revoke honorary status by decision of the Board of Directors (2/3 majority) if serious misconduct is documented or if actions materially conflict with EETN’s mission and code of ethics. The process includes written notification, the opportunity for a written response, and a documented decision.

EETN maintains internal records of nominations, recusals due to conflicts of interest, and votes. Publicly, only the final decision and the justification are announced.

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