FAIRFAX, Va./EWORLDWIRE/Sep. 23, 2003 --- AFCEA International is proud to announce the winners of its most prestigious awards - the David Sarnoff and Chairman's Citation Awards. The winners will be recognized at a black-tie banquet in their honor on Wednesday, September 24.The Sarnoff Award, named after David Sarnoff, early radio pioneer, is presented annually to an individual of international renown who has made lasting and significant contributions to world peace and security. In addition, this individual has exhibited a sustained, personal commitment to enhancing the future of mankind through communications, electronics and information technology. Previous Sarnoff recipients include Vice President Dick Cheney, General Colin Powell, former Vice President Al Gore, Norm Augustine, Admiral Bobby Inman, Senator Barry Goldwater, Admiral Archie Clemins, Duane Andrews, Dr. Ralph Shrader, and General Richard Myers.
It is AFCEA's honor to present this year's David Sarnoff Award to General Alfred Gray, USMC (Ret.). Throughout his 41-year career in the Marine Corps, General Gray exhibited skilled leadership and command, as well as personal commitment to the warfighter. Retiring as the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1991, the General continued his service to the country by maintaining an active role in national security affairs. He is currently a Senior Fellow and member of the Board of Regents, the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, and a senior advisor to the Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities.
VADM Herbert Browne, USN (Ret.), President and CEO of AFCEA, says of the Sarnoff winner, "When many of us transition from uniform to the private sector, we take a role as a "Cheerleader" for our young people who defend the nation - not General Gray; he is as engaged and active today as he was when he was wearing four stars. As a constant player in national security, General Gray knows no sidelines. He is the embodiment of AFCEA's mission, and we are proud to honor him with the Sarnoff Award."
AFCEA recognizes a new class of winners this year - the Chairman's Citation awardees. These individuals have not only contributed to AFCEA's success, but they have also bolstered national and international security. They continue to have an impact on the future of the IT and Intelligence communities, and they will be long recognized as pioneers in their fields. This year's winners are: Mr. Duane Andrews, Corporate Executive Vice President, Science Applications International Corporation; Mr. Paul Lombardi, President, Inpower; Mr. John Myers; The Honorable Emmett Paige, Jr., Vice President, Operations, DoD/Intel Services, Lockheed Martin Information Technology; Mr. Kent Schneider, President, Defense Enterprise Solutions, Northrop Grumman Information Technology; Mr. Ralph Shrader, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and Vice Admiral Jerry Tuttle, USN (Ret.), President and CEO, J.O.T. Enterprises, LLC.
"The seven Citation winners are special individuals who have been AFCEA's most loyal and stalwart supporters over the years. Their contributions to our Association are legendary, and it is no coincidence that throughout the many years of their leadership, AFCEA has steadfastly maintained the bastion of ethics and professionalism envisioned by its founders," says VADM Browne.
AFCEA is an international non-profit association providing a forum for the professional communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems community. The association is widely recognized for excellence, high ethical standards and the quality of its events. It is considered by top decision-makers to be the preeminent association in its field. AFCEA serves as an ethical bridge between government requirements and industry's capabilities, representing the top government, industry and military professionals. For more information visit www.afcea.org.
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