InfoComm has revealed its 2017 award winners, recognising a select group of AV professionals for their contributions, leadership and commitment to excellence.
“InfoComm is proud to honour this accomplished group of AV professionals. They have made significant contributions to advancing the AV industry,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, executive director and CEO, InfoComm International. “These individuals inspire us, their fellow industry professionals, with their passion, mentorship and determination to enhance our growing industry.”
The 2017 InfoComm Award winners are:
Adele De Berri Pioneers of AV Award – Russell Gentner, president and CEO, Listen Technologies
Mackey Barron Distinguished Achievement Award – Jim Bowie, president and CEO, Electrosonic
CTS Holder of the Year Award – L. William Nattress III, CTS-D, CTS-I director of channel strategy, Biamp Systems
Educator of the Year Award – James Maltese, CTS-D, CTS-I president, audio visual resources
Women in AV Awards – Patty McGoldrick, CEO and founder, Immediate Connections
Mahua Mukhopadhyay – director, AVID India, executive VP, IAV India
Volunteer of the Year Award – Jason Brameld, technical director, Torpedo Factory Group
Young AV Professionals Awards – Megan Dutta, marketing communications manager, Peerless-AV
Wallace Johnson, CTS, VP of business development, Mertzcrew
Winners will receive their awards in a ceremony on 14 June at InfoComm 2017.