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Network
Professional Association Presents the Awards for Professionalism 2004
at NetWorld+Interop, Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev.
– The Network Professional Association (NPA) recognized five
individuals as the Association hosted its third annual Awards for
Professionalism ceremony at NetWorld+ Interop 2004, which took place at
the Las Vegas Convention Center. The awards program, in cooperation
with NetWorld+Interop, honors individuals for their outstanding achievements
within the network computing industry. Each winner received a specially
designed personalized trophy, several book selections and access to
Safari Online Books compliments of Que and Sams Publishing, and a
one-year membership in the NPA.
According to
the NPA chairman of the board, Jim Belasco, “These awards demonstrate
our continued recognition of professionals in the field of networking
who have achieved success through innovation and commitment.” By
teaming with NetWorld+Interop, the NPA enhances the prestige and
visibility of award winners while continuing the awards as a standard
ceremony at this definitive annual networking event.
Ed
Tittel was honored with the Best Networking Professional Career
Achievement Award due to the contributions he has brought to the
networking industry. Ed is a veteran world-renowned expert in training,
certification, and IT technologies with over 120 books to his credit,
innumerable articles, and an extensive background in program development,
senior management, speaking, teaching, editing, consulting and
research. In discussing his appreciation for the award, Ed noted “I am
both honored and delighted to have been chosen for the 2004 NPA Career
Achievement Award, especially since it puts me in the same category as
my esteemed colleagues John McHale and Stephen Ibaraki. I hope to
continue to warrant the award and its recognition, and am always glad
to do what I can to help IT professionals prepare for and manage career
development, growth, and advancement. In some small part, I hope my
contributions to Exam Cram, InformIT.com, TechTarget.com, and Certification Magazine have helped IT professionals already.”
Steve
Stevenson was chosen as the NPA Outstanding Mentor. Mr. Stevenson was
selected due to his years of support to new network professionals in
the San Diego California area. Members of the NPA’s San Diego chapter
noted, “He was never condescending or impatient, but really wanted me
to learn and to succeed. If I made a mistake, he would take the time to
explain again until I understood. He treated me with high regard and
that made me feel more confident. He believed in me and helped me
believe in myself. Steve taught me the 'right way'.”
Paul
Laux was selected for the Most Innovative Networking Project or
Implementation, Corporate Fortune X. While employed at IBM,
Mr. Laux was the project lead for Xcel Energy where a Windows 2000
migration was successfully completed for over 200 networked servers and
6,000 clients computers covering 28 different
desktop and laptop configurations. Mr. Laux has been an NPA member
since the organization was formed and had been the Denver chapter
president.
Matt
Fahl was selected for the Most Innovative Networking Project or
Implementation, Corporate Small Business, as a result of a
project for Jackson & Blanc Mechanical Contractors to monitor and
control systems servicing a chilled water cooling plant for the East
Village District in San Diego California. Mr. Fahl
implemented a thoroughly planned Internet access failover in order to
provide for continuous access to the remote systems.
David
Turner was selected for the Most Innovative Networking Project or
Implementation, Independent Network Contractor, for completion of a
national network prototype for Dore Achievement Centers, a drug-free
program to treat learning difficulties. The prototype was highly
dependent upon a browser server application and special PC-based United
Kingdom diagnostic equipment combination.
In keeping with
the professionalism themed event, the attendees were provided a dynamic
presentation from Gregory Mears of National Seminars. The audience was
engaged in a discussion of leadership, creativity, and fun in the
workplace with special emphasis on the network professional’s role as a
leader and team member.
For more
information: http://www.interop.com
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