Sehr verehrte Kollegen,
As many of you know the Internet Society makes a yearly award to ‘to
an individual or organization that has made outstanding and sustained
contributions in service to the Internet community’. ’The award is
focused on sustained and substantial technical contributions, service to
the community, and leadership. Concerning leadership, the nominating
committee places particular emphasis on candidates who have supported
and enabled others in their work.’
https://www.internetsociety.org/grants-and-awards/postel-service-award/
The most recent recipient of this honour from our region has been our
former chairman Rob Blokzijl back in 2015. So maybe you can think of
another worthy person to nominate?
Gruss,
Daniel
PS: On a similar but different note: We have our own RIPE award too and
plan to present another one at the spring RIPE meeting next year. At the
moment we are looking for volunteers for the award committee which will
make the selection.
https://rob-blokzijl-foundation.org/2021/05/11/2021-award-committee/ .
We have some volunteers already. However, some younger people outside
the group of long-timers would be very welcome. If you feel connected to
RIPE at all, do not hesitate to come forward. There is no requirement
for grey hair!
PPS: This is worthwhile and interesting work. I find it fascinating to
learn about ’special’ people and their contributions.
