MGA GOLD Achievement Award Recipients

Irena Atov (R10), Victorian Section
For her organization and leadership of the implementation of GOLD track programs at IEEE conferences, and the GOLD Academic Portal on the IEEE Job Site.

Megha Joshi (R10), Uttar Pradesh Section
For outstanding contributions to the Student Transition Project and STEP (Student Transition & Elevation Partnership) program.

Ysuharu Ohgoe (R10), Tokyo Section
For his strong leadership in planning and organizing the inaugural GOLD Summit 2008.

Adrian Pais (R8), Benelux Section
For extraordinary leadership and valuable contributions to the development of the IEEE GOLDRush newsletter.

Kristi Brooks (R4), Red River Valley Section
For exemplary achievements, significant contributions and leadership in Region 4 GOLD activities.

Tom Curtis (R8), Tanzania Subsection
For his dedication and enthusiasm to share his technical knowledge through the education of young students in Tanzania.

Javvad Qasimi (R4), Rock River Valley Section
For outstanding leadership in GOLD activities in the IEEE Rock River Section.

Scott Tamashiro (R6), Coastal Los Angeles Section
For his creativity in the GOLD online game concept and pioneering relations between GOLD and the Standards Association.

Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan (R10), Madras Section
For outstanding efforts in local GOLD activities and successfully obtaining industry sponsorship.

Verona Wong (R8), U.K. & Rep. of Ireland Section
For Outstanding contributions and dedication towards membership retention by establishing GOLD activities, and exemplary leadership in the GOLD 10th Anniversary Project.

Helene Hoi-Ying Fung (R10), Western Australia Section
For outstanding contributions in Western Australia GOLD activities, and encouraging industry support and participation.

May Chee Wan (R1), Boston Section
For outstanding leadership and contributions in Boston GOLD activities, implementing strategies to bridge Student and GOLD members, and promoting IEEE GOLD on the Regional level.

Mohamed Aboud (R8), Egypt Section
For exemplary achievements, significant contributions and leadership in the Egypt Section GOLD activities.

Stephen Dueck (R7), Winnipeg Section
For outstanding and sustained contributions towards the success of the Winnipeg Section GOLD activities.

Gim Soon Wan (R1), Boston Section
For outstanding leadership and dedication to improving the Region 1 GOLD Program by establishing best practices.

Dawn Nedohin-Macek (R7), Winnipeg Section
For outstanding leadership of the IEEE Winnipeg Section GOLD Affinity Group.