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Network
Professional Association Presents
the Awards for Professionalism 2004 at
NetWorld+Interop
NPA Honors
Individuals for
Excellence
in the Networking Industry
LAS
VEGAS, NEVADA - May 12, 2004. The Network Professional
Association (NPA) today recognized
five individuals as the Association hosted it's 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 Tittle 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.
About NetWorld+Interop
Part of the MediaLive International, Inc. family of global brands,
NetWorld+Interop is the leading destination for networking technology
buyers and sellers. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops,
real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in
its unique eNet and iLabs programs, NetWorld+Interop provides the
industry's only platform for collaboration, communication and commerce
for the end-to-end network. NetWorld+Interop Las Vegas 2004 took
place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 9-14, 2004. For more
information about the event, please visit www.interop.com.
About the NPA
The
decade-old non-profit Network Professional Association (NPA) is
the leading organization for network computing professionals worldwide.
To be identified as true professionals, the NPA's international
membership adheres to a code-of-ethics and strives for continual
growth. The impartial strength of the NPA is a result of vendor
neutrality and self-regulation. The Association's focus is to support
and promote the role of the network professional. For more information,
visit www.npa.org or call 888-NPA-NPA0.
Background
on Awards for Professionalism: www.npa.org/awards.
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