[AfrICANN-discuss] Fwd: [ISOC] NEWS RELEASE: Leading Technologist ProfessorKilnam Chon Receives 2011 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award

[Dandjinou Pierre]

Prof Chon,

Congratulations for a well deserved Award.. I suspect the celebration
should be sometime during the coming AfriNIC 15 in Yaounde?

Warmest regards

Pierre


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Leading Technologist Professor Kilnam Chon Receives 2011 Jonathan B. Postel
Service Award

Recognized by the Internet Society for his instrumental role in Internet
development in Asia

[Taipei, 16 November 2011] -- The Internet Society today announced that its
prestigious Jonathan B. Postel Service Award was presented to leading
technologist Professor Kilnam Chon for his significant contributions in the
development and advancement of the Internet in Asia.

Professor Chon contributed to the Internet's growth in Asia through his
extensive work in advancing Internet initiatives, research, and development.
In addition, his pioneering work inspired many others to promote the
Internet's further growth in the region. The international award committee,
comprised of former Jonathan B. Postel award winners, noted that Professor
Chon was active in connecting Asia, and that his efforts continue today in
the advancement of the Internet in other regions.

The Postel Award was established by the Internet Society to honour
individuals or organisations that, like Jon Postel, have made outstanding
contributions in service to the data communications community.

Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society, commented, "I met
Professor Chon nearly fifteen years ago. He has long been a pioneer in the
advancement of the Internet, striving to ensure its robust development.
Beyond the amazing breadth of Professor Chon's work, perhaps his most
remarkable achievement is his ability to inspire others. As a result of his
work and the efforts of those he has motivated, Kilnam Chon has helped to
ensure the global Internet is truly for everyone."

The Internet Society presented the award, including a US$20,000 honorarium
and a crystal engraved globe, during the 82nd meeting of the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF) in Taipei, 13-18 November 2011.

About the Internet Society
The Internet Society is the world's trusted independent source of leadership
for Internet policy, technology standards and future development. Based on
its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet
Society works with its members and Chapters around the world to promote the
continued evolution and growth of the open Internet through dialog among
companies, governments, and other organizations around the world. For more
information, see: http://www.internetsociety.org



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