Corporate Body
Pearcey Foundation (1998 - )
- From
- 1998
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Functions
- Telecommunications, Information technology, Association and Society or membership organisation
- Website
- https://www.pearcey.org.au/
Summary
The Pearcey Foundation Inc. was established in 1998 to raise the profile of the Australian Information technology and Telecommunications Industry and profession. It is named after one of the greatest pioneers of the Australian IT&T industry, Dr. Trevor Pearcey. It operates in all Australian States offering State and National awards, seminars and meetings.
Since 2004, the Foundation has awarded the Pearcey Medal for Lifetime Achievement which recognises distinguished contributions to the development and growth of the information communications and technology industry in Australia. In addition individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to information and communications technology research, industry or professional development in Australia may be inducted into the Hall of Fame. This annual award is made to the recipient of the Pearcey Medal for Lifetime Achievement and up to two other people. Awards are also made to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement in each State and nationally.
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Published resources
Resources
- Wikidata, http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7157994. Details
- Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1475371. Details
Annette Alafaci
Created: 27 September 2006, Last modified: 13 April 2023