The
world's largest technical professional organization, Institute for Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has presented the 2023 IEEE President’s Award
to ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin in a ceremony held at the ITU
headquarters in Geneva.
Madam Bogdan-Martin according
to a statement is awarded for her “distinguished leadership and contributions
to the public."
“I'm deeply humbled by
this recognition," said Bogdan-Martin. “Our two
institutions stand for the same thing, which is trying to bring the benefits of
technology and derive those benefits for all of humanity. I look forward to
closely collaborating, cooperating, and strengthening the partnership between
our institutions."
IEEE is
dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. Through the IEEE Awards
Program, the organization recognizes major contributions in relevant fields for
the benefit of society.
Past winners
of the IEEE President's Award include Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates (2000),
former Intel CEO Andrew Grove (2000), and NASA researcher Katherine Johnson
(2019).
“On behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors, it is my
pleasure to recognize Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin as the recipient of the 2023
IEEE President's Award for her distinguished leadership at the International
Telecommunication Union, the ITU policymaking body, and her notable
contribution to the global public," said IEEE President and CEO Dr. Saifur Rahman. “It is my honor to recognize you as a
transformational leader and an IEEE member for the commitment you made to
bridge the digital divide globally."
Bogdan-Martin
was elected Secretary-General of ITU in September 2022 and took office on 1
January 2023, becoming the first woman to head the 157-year-old
organization.
With over two
decades of leadership experience in global telecommunications policy,
Bogdan-Martin has emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve
economic prosperity, gender equality, and socio-economic inclusion, as well as
to build circular economies, reduce climate impact, and save lives. Before
becoming ITU Secretary-General, Bogdan-Martin served as Director of ITU's
Telecommunication Development Bureau from 2018 through 2022.
ITU, the
United Nations' specialized agency for information and communication
technologies, works around the globe to strengthen collaborative action on
universal connectivity and sustainable digital transformation.
The 2023 IEEE
President's Award will be presented publicly at the IEEE Vision, Innovation,
and Challenges Summit & Honors Ceremony on 5 May in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
IEEE's premier event highlights the innovation and creativity of engineering,
science, and technology through provocative, educational, and inspiring talks
with a vision for the future.
