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The John Hughes Distinguished Service Award 

Eligibility

Anyone who has worked in academia in the IT sector for the majority of the previous 10 years.

Criteria

Notable achievements, such as
. Public contributions to the IT community
. Breadth of contribution to academia
. Leadership in development of IT in Australia &/or New Zealand
. Academic or corporate success
. Community service including service to CORE and/or ACS

A successful candidate would have demonstrated excellence and commitment, and have a track record that is more diverse than just achievement in a particular career.

Nomination

Nominations for the 2011 award is by submission to the 2011 committee chair.  Details will be posted here when available.
and should consist of a statement up to 5 pages outlining the grounds on which the prize might be awarded.  The 2009 committee consisted of Professors Gopal Gupta, Leon Sterling and Karl Reed.

Selection

The prize will be awarded every two years at ACSW. The next award will be in 2011at ACSW.

The closing date is 30 November 2010.