Recently I was informed by my colleagues and friends from the multi-touch project at Durham University, that they have nominated me for an award!
The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence. It has more than 375,000 members in more than 160 countries and is:
a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics among others.
Dr Andy Hatch has nominated me for the society’s Award for Distinguished Service in a Pre College Environment. It has been supported by my good friends Ollie Bray and Doug Belshaw, which is such an honour as they are constant sources of inspiration to me.
According to Andy’s reasoning I have, “done a huge amount to excite kids about tech… possibly increasing the likelihood that they will think about computing-related stuff in the future.”
I am so grateful and excited to even be considered – it is all decided by committee so I will let you know what happens.
Can't think why you wouldn't get it – it's not just your kids you excite about tech; after reading some of your blog posts I've started to re-think my position on some of the stuff I've previously dismissed that's out there.
Grateful for your ongoing support Doug and for seconding the nomination 🙂 (@dajbelshaw)
Hopefully I can keep inspiring you Mel – thanks for the support.
Thankyou for your support Leigh, it is much appreciated (@lnewton)
Can't think why you wouldn't get it – it's not just your kids you excite about tech; after reading some of your blog posts I've started to re-think my position on some of the stuff I've previously dismissed that's out there.
Grateful for your ongoing support Doug and for seconding the nomination 🙂 (@dajbelshaw)
Hopefully I can keep inspiring you Mel – thanks for the support.
Thankyou for your support Leigh, it is much appreciated (@lnewton)
Well done Tom you inspire me with your comments and sharing on twitter. Thank you and good luck. Mel NZ
I wasn't going to tell you – thought it would be a surprise! Don't worry, I bigged you up (deservedly!)
You're deserving Tom. You've taken a passion, focussed on it, built on it, created many great resources and seemingly made it a life's calling. Typical of the gifted and talented really. Well done!