2024 SNIA Member Recognition Honorees

Michael Hoard

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

The individual whose consistent contributions during the previous year have furthered the work of an existing program.

Anthony Constantine (Micron)

EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

The individual(s) who has provided outstanding leadership to advance a cause for SNIA leading to an impact on the industry or the Association.

Vera Coleva (Coherent)

UNSUNG HERO AWARD

An individual who continually worked tirelessly under the radar expecting no accolades or attention but who in fact probably deserves more than the rest.

Rick Kutcipal (Broadcom)

UNSUNG HERO HONOREE

An individual who continually worked tirelessly under the radar expecting no accolades or attention but who in fact probably deserves more than the rest.

Grigory Lyakhovitskiy (Google)

NEW CONTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

Individual who contributed to a new area or program. This individual has begun contributing in a different area than they have been contributing to.

Jonmichael Hands (FADU)

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

SNIA recognizes volunteers whose commitment and contributions to SNIA Education during the previous year have furthered SNIA’s mission to lead the storage industry worldwide in developing and promoting vendor-neutral education on networking and storage technologies.

Igor Chorążewicz (Intel)

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

SNIA recognizes volunteers whose commitment and contributions to SNIA Education during the previous year have furthered SNIA’s mission to lead the storage industry worldwide in developing and promoting vendor-neutral education on networking and storage technologies.