[afnog] Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] Internet Hall of Fame Welcomes 2014 Inductees at Ceremony in Hong Kong

Wed Apr 9 14:58:37 UTC 2014

 Steve Huter and everyone congratulations. You really deserved it.

Regards,

Perez Matsiko

On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 5:49 PM, Adiel Akplogan <adiel at afrinic.net> wrote:

> Indeed a well deserved recognition for all of them. Let their work
> continue to motivate others to engage with the Internet as a
> communication's technology but above all as a  socio economic development
> tool for Africa. More that anywhere else we need fast track to innovation
> in our region and the Internet can greatly help for that.
>
> Well done.
>
> - a.
>
> On Apr 8, 2014, at 11:41 AM, Nii Narku Quaynor <quaynor at ghana.com> wrote:
>
> Congrats to Steve, Dorcas, Abhaya, Demi, Mike, Paul, Dennis, Hualin,....,
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From:* Wende Cover <cover at isoc.org>
> *Date:* April 8, 2014 at 5:08:35 GMT
> *To:* "chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org" <
> chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org>
> *Subject:* *[Chapter-delegates] Internet Hall of Fame Welcomes 2014
> Inductees at Ceremony in Hong Kong*
>
>  All - here is today's press release announcing the 2014 Internet Hall of
> Fame inductees.  The ceremony will be held at 6:00 pm Hong Kong time on 8
> April.  Here's a link if you'd like to watch.  The ceremony will be
> archived for viewing later, if this time is not convenient for you.
> Regards, Wende
> https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/2014internethalloffame
>
>
>
>
>
> Internet Hall of Fame Welcomes 2014 Inductees at Ceremony in Hong Kong
>
>
>
> Ceremony celebrates 24 new members whose vision, innovation, and
> determination helped shape today's Internet and expand global connectivity
>
>
>
> [Hong Kong -- 8 April 2014] Twenty-four people who designed and advanced
> the Internet as the global, world-changing platform that it is today will
> be inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. The Internet Hall of Fame was
> launched in 2012 by the Internet Society and this year's ceremony will be
> held in Hong Kong on 8 April. Representing 13 countries, the 2014 class of
> inductees have pushed the boundaries of technological and social innovation
> to connect the world.  Their trailblazing accomplishments are as broad and
> diverse as the Internet itself; expanding the Internet's benefits into new
> regions and communities, and creating new technologies and standards that
> were foundational to the Internet's development and expansion.
>
>
>
> The Internet Hall of Fame celebrates Internet leaders and innovators from
> around the world who believe in the design and potential of an open
> Internet and, through their work, have helped change the way we live and
> work today. The 2014 inductees embody that vision:
>
>
>
> Pioneers Circle - Recognizing individuals who were instrumental in the
> early design and development of the Internet:
>
>
>
> ·         Douglas Engelbart (posthumous) -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/douglas-engelbart
>
> ·         Susan Estrada -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/susan-estrada
>
> ·         Frank Heart -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/frank-heart
>
> ·         Dennis Jennings -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dennis-jennings
>
> ·         Rolf Nordhagen (posthumous) -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/rolf-nordhagen
>
> ·         Radia Perlman -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/radia-perlman
>
>
>
> Innovators - Recognizing individuals who made outstanding technological,
> commercial, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet's reach:
>
>
>
> ·         Eric Allman -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/eric-allman
>
> ·         Eric Bina - http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/eric-bina
>
> ·         Karlheinz Brandenburg -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/karlheinz-brandenburg
>
> ·         John Cioffi -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/john-cioffi
>
> ·         Hualin Qian -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/hualin-qian
>
> ·         Paul Vixie - http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/paul-vixie
>
>
>
> Global Connectors - Recognizing individuals from around the world who have
> made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the Internet:
>
>
>
> ·         Dai Davies - http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dai-davies
>
> ·         Demi Getschko -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/demi-getschko
>
> ·         Masaki Hirabaru (posthumous) -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/masaki-hirabaru
>
> ·         Erik Huizer -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/erik-huizer
>
> ·         Steven Huter -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/steve-huter
>
> ·         Abhaya Induruwa -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/abhaya-induruwa
>
> ·         Dorcas Muthoni -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dorcas-muthoni
>
> ·         Mahabir Pun -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/mahabir-pun
>
> ·         Srinivasan Ramani -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/srinivasan-ramani
>
> ·         Michael Roberts -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/michael-roberts
>
> ·         Ben Segal - http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/ben-segal
>
> ·         Douglas Van Houweling -
> http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/douglas-van-houweling
>
>
>
> "We all benefit today from the contributions of these individuals who
> helped shape the global Internet," noted Internet Society CEO Kathy Brown.
> "They fearlessly forged into uncharted territory with innovative ideas,
> groundbreaking technologies, and collaborative work to connect more people
> and countries to the Internet. We are delighted to honor these inspiring
> leaders for their foresight, creativity, dedication, and achievements."
>
>
>
> The Internet Hall of Fame is sponsored by Afilias, http://afilias.info/,
> which connects the world with reliable, secure, scalable and globally
> available technology that makes Internet addresses more accessible and
> useful; and TeliaSonera International Carrier,
> http://www.teliasoneraic.com/, which owns and operates one of the world's
> most extensive fiber backbones. Cathay Pacific Airways is the official
> airline of the 2014 Internet Hall of Fame.
>
>
>
> The 2014 Internet Hall of Fame induction celebration will be hosted by the
> Internet Society's Hong Kong Chapter, and held in conjunction with the
> International IT Fest 2014, organized by the Hong Kong Office of the
> Government Chief Information Officer.
>
>
>
> "I am delighted that Hong Kong is the first city in the Asia Pacific
> region to host this prestigious event for the global Internet community.
> The Internet Hall of Fame celebrates pioneers of a technology which has
> transformed the way we live, work, and learn.  With an extensive range of
> information resources and services, the Internet has made our world more
> productive, efficient and convenient.  It promotes knowledge-sharing and
> global connectivity.  The Internet also opens up seemingly endless
> possibilities for the future.  Hong Kong people have embraced the Internet
> age as an integral and indispensable feature of our generation," stated Mr.
> John Tsang, Financial Secretary, the Government of Hong Kong SAR.
>
>
>
> The Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony can be viewed via livestream:
> https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/2014internethalloffame. More
> details on the 2014 Internet Hall of Fame inductees, including their
> biographies and photos, can be found at www.internethalloffame.org. You
> can follow the Internet Hall of Fame on Facebook and on Twitter at
> @Internet_HOF (#ihof2014).
>
>
>
> About the Internet Hall of Fame
>
> The Internet Hall of Fame (www.internethalloffame.org) is a recognition
> program and virtual museum that celebrates the living history of the
> Internet and the individuals whose extraordinary contributions have made
> the Internet, its worldwide availability and use, and its transformative
> nature possible.  The Internet Hall of Fame was launched by the Internet
> Society in 2012.
>
>
>
> Link --
> http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-hall-fame-welcomes-2014-inductees-ceremony-hong-kong
>
>
>
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