THE CIPS 2001 AWARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT

External Industry Awards

	The Canadian Information Technology Innovation Award Absolute Software was presented this award for its PC tracking security software, Computrace, which enables users to deter theft, track PC location, and recover stolen computers. When Computrace is installed on a PC's hard drive, the tracking agent silently contacts the Computrace Monitoring Centre, requiring no action by the user.
	The Marilyn Harris Award for IT Professionalism John Warner, I.S.P. was presented this award for helping to raise the profile of the IT profession in New Brunswick. Warner helped build a better understanding of professionalism and the importance of the Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.) of Canada designation among practitioners.
	The Canadian Software Systems Award 724 Solutions Inc. was presented this award for its software which allows financial institutions to offer secure banking, brokerage, and e-commerce services on Internet enabled wireless devices. The Bank of Montreal, the Citigroup, and the Bank of America have adopted its secure technology.
	The Customer Service Award Steeves & Associates was presented this award for its superior customer service. Through its service, Steeves and Associates resolved a problem that helped save one of its customers over $500,000 a year in potentially lost revenue.
	Canadian Information and Communication Technology Industry Award Dr. Lorne Taylor Dr. Robert Church Dr. Lorne Taylor and Dr. Robert Church were presented with this award for their instrumental role in pushing forward the Alberta ICT Sector Strategy Report. The report recognizes Alberta as a global player in ICT and makes recommendations to focus on economic development for the province of Alberta.

Internal Cips Awards

	The CC Gotlieb Award Not awarded this year
	The GALA (Got-A-Lot-Accomplished) Award Eric Moss, I.S.P. was presented this award for promoting CIPS and the I.S.P. to industry leaders in Ontario. Moss, who has been a CIPS member for over 19 years, has served on the local, national, and provincial bodies of CIPS.
	The Gary Hadford Professional Achievement Award Stephen Ibaraki, I.S.P. was presented this award for his contributions in writing IT-related book and software reviews and interviews with prominent IT professionals around the world. Ibaraki is recognized for his knowledge, skill and experience to the IT industry as a writer, researcher, consultant, and advisor to the media. For more information on Stephen Ibaraki, I.S.P., please visit http://www3.telus.net/sibaraki/index.htm. The Gary Hadford Professional Achievement Award, originally the Professional Achievement Award, has been renamed this year in memory of CIPS member Gary Hadford who helped to further advance CIPS, professionalism, and the IT industry.
	Honorary Member Jon Nightingale, I.S.P. was presented this award for his outstanding contributions to CIPS and to IT in Canada. The Honourary Membership Award is the highest award available to CIPS members. Jon receives a lifetime CIPS membership.
	CIPS Student Scholarships Mark Shallow, a student from Acadia University in Nova Scotia and Jeremy Wiebe, a student from the University of Winnipeg, are receiving a scholarship of more than $1,000 in recognition of their academic achievement, involvement in the community, and contribution to the ICT industry.