Be transported back in time at this year's SMPTE Honors & Awards Ceremony on Monday, 24 October, following the SMPTE 2016 Symposium.
Hosted by SMPTE Executive Vice Present, Matthew Goldman, and SMPTE's Director of Events, Sally-Ann D'Amato, you'll be transported tot he Roaring 1920s, and will be our guests at the SMPTE Speakeasy. Join us for the red carpet and dinner reception, and then enter the SMPTE Cabaret for the ceremony. After we've honored our award recipients, we'll continue the celebration with a poolside afterparty...but make sure you know the secret password for admittance!
5:30pm: Red Carpet and Dinner Reception
7:00pm: Honors & Awards Ceremony
8:30pm: Afterparty on the Pool Deck with drinks, desserts, and dancing!
Be sure to purchase your ticket with your conference registration package and feel free to get in the spirit by wearing your best 1920s-inspired cocktail attire!
The Archival Technology Medal Award recognizes significant technical advancements or contributions related to the invention or development of technology, techniques, workflows, or infrastructure for the long-term storage, archive, or preservation of media content essence. The 2016 award will be presented to Daniel Teruggi.
The David Sarnoff Medal Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of new techniques or equipment that have improved the engineering phases of television technology, including large-venue presentations. The 2016 award will be presented to Peter G. M. Centen.
The Digital Processing Medal Award recognizes significant technical achievements related to the development of digital processing of content for cinema, television, games, or other related media. Paul Kellar will receive the 2016 award.
The Excellence in Educational Medal Award, SMPTE’s newest award, honors outstanding contributions to new or unique educational programs that teach the technologies of motion pictures, television, or other imaging sciences, including emerging media technology. Michael F. Korpi will be the first recipient of this award.
The Samuel L. Warner Memorial Medal Award recognizes outstanding contributions in the design and development of new and improved methods and/or apparatus for motion picture sound, at any step in the process. The 2016 award will be presented to Neil A. Shaw.
The Technicolor/Herbert T. Kalmus Medal Award recognizes outstanding contributions that reflect a commitment to the highest standards of quality and innovation in motion picture postproduction and distribution services. The 2016 award will be presented to Dr.Johannes Steurer.
The Presidential Proclamation Award recognizes individuals of established and outstanding status and reputation in the motion picture, television, and motion-imaging industries worldwide. Peter D. Symes will receive the award for his longtime dedication to the Society and his years of service to the broadcasting industry.
Martin P. Feldman for more than three decades of service to the New England Section, including 16 years as manager and Section chair. In that time, he has produced more than 100 Section meetings and workshops, establishing the Section as the premier technical information resource for the New England motion-imaging community.
Mark L. Forman for his contributions to the New York Section for more than a decade as manager, meeting producer, and photographer. The dozens of meetings he has produced on image acquisition and display have been highlights of the Section’s calendar.
Keith Ian Graham for his instrumental work in revitalizing the San Francisco Section as an active branch of the Society. Graham has served as Section chair since 2010 when he re-established the production of Section meetings, incorporating streaming to reach a wider audience and providing increased value to the membership.
Mona Smothers for nearly a decade of leadership and unwavering commitment to the Sacramento Section, where she has served as manager, secretary/treasurer, and chair. Her tenacity, drive, and enthusiasm have established the Section’s strength and have set the precedent for its positive future.
Eric Wenocur for his decade-long service as manager and program chair of the Washington, D.C. Section. Under his leadership, the Section has consistently provided high-value programs to its Members.