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.
(as announced January 24, 2012)
Individual Awards

Eden Kim (Calypso)
THE INDUSTRY IMPACT HONOREE
An individual who has significantly advanced a cause for SNIA leading to an impact on the industry or the Association.

Paul Wassenberg (Marvell)
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
An individual who, above all others in 2011, consistently stepped up and helped SNIA achieve something new and groundbreaking or who significantly advanced an existing program.

Patrick Stanko (Oracle)
UNSUNG HERO HONOREE
An individual who continually works tirelessly under the radar expecting no accolades or attention but who in fact probably deserves more than the rest.
Group Awards
Most Outstanding Achievements of a Forum or Initiative in 2011
The Forum or Initiative which in 2011 significantly advanced a cause for SNIA with its achievements leading to an impact on the industry or the Association.
Recognized Groups: Green Storage Initiative
Most Significant Contributions by a Committee or Regional Affiliate/Forum
The SNIA Committee or Regional Affiliate/Forum, which above all others in 2011, consistently stepped up and helped SNIA achieve something new and groundbreaking or which significantly advanced an existing program.
Recognized Groups: Education Committee
Most Significant Impact by a Technical Work Group
The SNIA TWG, which above all others in 2011, 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 | Green StorageTechnical Work Group | Solid State Storage Technical Work Group