We could not do the work of the SNIA without our passionate and dedicated volunteers. We are pleased to recognize the following honorees in two unique categories. Honorees are selected by SNIA members via an anonymous survey. The first set of awards are individuals who made significant contributions to SNIA. The second set of awards are group awards which recognize an affiliate, forum, initiative or technical work group.
Individual Awards

Mark Carlson, Oracle
THE INDUSTRY IMPACT HONOREE
Recognizing positive influence across a wide range of SNIA activities and initiatives.

Eden Kim, Calypso Systems, Inc
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
For significant, ongoing contribution and leadership towards achieving the overall SNIA mission.

Steve Quinn, Hitachi Data Systems
OUR UNSUNG HEROES
For “behind the scenes” contributions to the success of the SNIA.
Group Awards
Most Outstanding Achievements of a Forum or Initiative in 2009
The Forum or Initiative which in 2009 significantly advanced a cause for SNIA with its achievements leading to an impact on the industry or the Association.
Recognized Groups: Solid State Storage Initiative
Most Significant Contributions by a Committee or Regional Affiliate/Forum
The SNIA Committee or Regional Affiliate/Forum, which above all others in 2009, consistently stepped up and helped SNIA achieve something new and groundbreaking or which significantly advanced an existing program.
Recognized Groups: SNIA Europe
Most Significant Impact by a Technical Work Group
The SNIA TWG, which above all others in 2009, had members and efforts which consistently stepped up and helped SNIA achieve something new and groundbreaking or which significantly advanced an existing program.
Recognized Groups: Cloud Storage Technical Work Group