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

[Vika Mpisane]

Congratulations Prof. Chon! It's wonderful to know you're also involved in
Africa through the Africa Asia initiative!

Regards,

Vika Mpisane
ZADNA
+27 11 275 0082


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> ProfessorKilnam Chon Receives 2011 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
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> 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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> Chon Receives 2011 Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
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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.
> 
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