TIA Star Award
- Annual Award
- Open to Organizations and Representatives and Individuals
- Recognizes companies, their representatives and individuals for notable contributions to TIA during a calendar year
- TIA staff will monitor the activity and the point accumulations monthly during the year. TIA staff will then review the potential TIA Star awardees with each committee leadership in late-January/early-February. The awardees will be announced at the first Board of Directors meeting of the year, as well as, at the first relevant committee/program meeting of the year.
#1 TIA Star Winner
Jonathan Jew
J&M Consultants
Rookie of the Year
Michael Stover
Optical Cable Corporation
Top 2% Winners
Jim Bress, AST Technology Lab
Jerry Drobka, Etherstack
Derek Huffman, Corning
John Lambrou, Motorola Solutions
Cindy Montstream, Legrand
Harrison Reves, L3Harris Technologies
Tim Woodward, Motorola Solutions
Top 5% Winners
Brian Celella, Siemon
Diane Forbes, NIS Consulting
Henry Franc, Belden
Seymour Goldstein, Fluke Networks
David Kozischek, Corning
Thomas Krychalski, Legrand
Angela Lambert, Corning
Michael Stover, OCC
Patrick Tourreau, Photon Kinetics
Edward Van Leent, EPI
Brad Woodman, Molex
Sunny Xu, CommScope (an Amphenol company)
#1 Winner
Legrand
Top 2% Winners
Belden
Corning
J&M Consultants
Motorola Solutions
Top 5% Winners
CommScope (an Amphenol company)
EPI
Etherstack
Fluke Networks
L3 Harris Technologies
Panduit
Siemon
TIA Achievement Award
- Periodic Award
- Open to Representatives and Individuals
- Recognizes company representatives and individuals for significant achievements and milestones that have greatly contributed to the overall success of a committee or program
- These are decided by committee/program leadership and approved by TIA staff. TIA staff will provide the award and the notification of the recognition. Since this award is milestone/achievement-based and at the discretion of committee/program leadership it can be awarded at any time.
2025
David Kozischek
TR-42
TIA is proud to recognize Dave Kozischek for his exceptional leadership and years of contribution to TR-42. Dave has held leadership positions as Chair and Vice Chair of TR-42.12 and Editor of ANSI/TIA-1179-B. He has been an active contributor to most TR-42 subcommittees including TR-42.1, TR-42.3, TR-42.5, TR-42.11, TR-42.12, and TR-42.13. Dave is a major contributor to many TIA standards, most notably ANSI/TIA-568.1, ANSI/TIA-568.3, ANSI/TIA-5017, and ANSI/TIA-942. As Chair of TR-42.12, he oversaw the processes to review, renew, and revise the Fiber Optic Testing Procedure (FOTP) series of standards. TIA thanks Dave for his significant contribution to the success of TIA’s standards.
Angela Lambert
TR-42
TIA recognizes Angela Lambert for her years of contributions, expertise, and service at TIA. Angie’s service at TIA began in the late-90s and continued periodically through 2026. She has been active in many TR-42 subcommittees including TR-42.1, TR-42.11, TR-42.12, and TR-42.13. In addition, she has represented the US positions at multiple TIA-administered US TAGs including ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 and IEC TC 86. Angie was the editor of TIA TSB-125 and most recently had significant contributions to the color task force as they revise ANSI/TIA-598, which is an internationally recognized standard on color coding for optical fiber. Angie’s contributions have been an important part of the success of TIA’s standards globally.
2024
Ernie R. Jones
TR-14
TIA recognizes Ernie R. Jones for his significant contributions to the TIA-322 standard and the TR-14 Structural Standards Committee. Ernie was crucial in developing TIA-1019, focusing on the design and analysis of communication structures and antennas. As Co-Chair, he expanded TIA-1019 to cover guidelines from planning to field operations, leading to its division into TIA-322 and ASSP A10.48. Ernie mentored numerous engineers and contractors, widely sharing his industry expertise.
David Hess
TAG
TIA recognizes David Hess for his 23-year leadership as Chair of the US Technical Advisory Group to the ISO and IEC. Recognized twice with the prestigious IEC 1906 Award, Dave’s expertise in signal integrity and transmission theory has significantly influenced standards at TIA, ANSI, IEC, and ISO/IEC. His contributions extend to numerous standards committees, including TIA (TR-42), US TAG, IEC, ISO/IEC, IEEE, and INCITS, with notable impacts on technologies like RS-232 and RS-485. Dave has been a pivotal leader and contributor at TIA for many years.
2022
Greg Sandels
TR-42
TIA recognizes Gregory Sandels for extraordinary contribution and service leading the TR-42 Telecommunications Cabling Systems Engineering Committee and TR-42.13 Passive Optical Devices and Fiber Optic Metrology Subcommittee. Greg has for many years demonstrated exceptional leadership of TR-42 as Vice-Chair from June 2014 to January 2018, as Chair of TR-42 from June 2018 to January 2022, and as Chair of TR-42.13 from January 2014 to the present.
Long-term Recognition Awards
Open to Representatives and Individuals
TIA Fellow
- Recognizes representatives and individuals for outstanding contributions to TIA over an extended period of time, including in work group or committee leadership roles
- TIA Fellow is nominated by committee/program leadership and approved by TIA staff and the TIA CEO. Anyone can nominate a TIA Fellow candidate to committee/program leadership. Nominations for TIA Fellow will be open from September through October every year. The awardees will be announced at the first Board of Directors meeting of the year, as well as, at the first relevant committee/program meeting of the year.
TIA Lifetime Award
- Recognizes representatives and individuals for their commitment and contributions to TIA over an extended period of time
- Lifetime Awards are recommended by committee/program leadership or TIA leadership and approved by the TIA CEO. Nominations for Active awardees will be open from September through October every year. The awardees will be announced at the first Board of Directors meeting of the year, as well as, at the first relevant committee/program meeting of the year. They can also be triggered by a retirement at any time during the year and will be announced upon approval.
2025
John Siemon
TR-42
TIA recognizes John Siemon, an active member of TIA’s TR-42 engineering committee and TIA-administered US Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) since 1989. He has held the leadership role of Technical Advisor for ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25 TAG since its inception. In addition to leading the TAG he has played a significant role in the creation of the TIA-568 series of standards. John’s combination of technical expertise and leadership has ensured that TIA standards continue to be globally relevant and forward looking through rapidly evolving network technologies.
2024
David G. Brinker
TR-14
TIA recognizes David G. Brinker for over 40 years of contributions to TR-14. Having held every leadership role, his work on ANSI/TIA-222 has been vital for communication tower standards. David has played a key role in securing global recognition for ANSI/TIA-222 by representing TR-14 at the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS).
Raymond Emplit
TR-42
TIA recognizes Ray Emplit for his over thirty years of leadership having held several Chair and Vice Chair positions within the TIA’s TR-42 Engineering Committee and other TIA task groups and project teams. Always impassioned to share his knowledge and expertise, Ray was a long-time, valuable standards contributor and editor to many revisions and addenda, serving as a vital player in promoting cooperation and harmonization between key national and international telecommunications cabling standards.
Jonathan Jew
TR-42
TIA recognizes Jonathan Jew who has been an active member of TIA’s TR-42 and TIA-administered Technical Advisory Groups for over 20 years. He has served in every leadership role multiple times at TR-42: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Editor. He is and has been the leading contributor, editor, and driver of TIA’s globally recognized data center standard, ANSI/TIA-942. Jonathan is a consummate technical resource, mentor, and leader who shares his significant experiences with TIA TR-42 and other groups within TIA.
Wayne Larsen
TR-42
TIA recognizes Wayne Larsen who was an active member of TIA’s TR-42 and TIA-administered Technical Advisory Groups for over 20 years. He served in many leadership positions multiple times at TR-42 including Chair, Vice Chair, and Editor. He contributed to every type of system addressed at TR-42: copper, fiber, and generic premises infrastructure across all engineering areas: hardware, software, installation, testing and operations. Wayne was instrumental in promoting TR-42 standards worldwide through his representation at TIA, IEEE, and ISO/IEC.
2023
Mark Malouf
TR-42
TIA recognizes Mark Malouf for his extraordinary contribution and service leading the TR-14 Structural Standards for Communication and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures Engineering Committee. Since first becoming actively involved in TR-14 in 1987, and the TR-14 Steering Committee in 1999, Mark has demonstrated a deep commitment both to TIA and the industry at large serving in leadership roles including Vice-Chair of TR-14, Chair of the TIA Executive Editorial Committee of TR-14 for ANSI/TIA-222-H and as Representative of TR-14 to IASS.
2022
John Erichsen
TR-42
TIA recognizes John Erichsen, PE, SE for his extraordinary contribution and service leading the TR-14 Structural Standards for Communication and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures Engineering Committee. Since his first meeting on May 10, 1990, John has demonstrated a deep commitment both to TIA and the industry at large serving roles including Secretary, Vice-Chair, Chairman and the Steering Committee of TR-14.
TIA QuEST Forum Awards
The TIA QuEST Forum Awards recognize outstanding leadership, quality excellence, and sustainability in the global information and communications technology (ICT) industry.
View Past Winners
All recipients will receive an award and be recognized on TIA’s website, in its newsletter, on social media, as well as recognition from the committee / group leadership at an official committee / group meeting.
#1 TIA Star Winner
Harrison Reves
L3Harris Technologies
Rookie of the Year
Thomas Senese
Etherstack
Top 2% Winners
Jim Bress, AST Technology Lab
Joseba Calvo, EPI
Jerry Drobka, Etherstack
Derek Huffman, Corning
Jonathan Jew, J&M Consultants
John Lambrou, Motorola Solutions
Cindy Montstream, Legrand
Edward Van Leent, EPI
Tim Woodward, Motorola Solutions
Top 5% Winners
Brian Celella, Siemon
Diane Forbes, NIS
Henry Franc, Belden
Seymour Goldstein, Fluke Networks
David Hess, CORD DATA
Phil Irwin, Panduit
Dave Kozischek, Corning
Angela Lambert, Corning
Tom Rubinstein, CSI Telecommunications
Brian Shuman, Belden
Dan Smith, Nest Technical Services
Ron Tellas, Belden
Sunny Xu, CommScope
#1 Winner
Motorola Solutions
Top 2% Winners
Belden
Corning
EPI
Etherstack
L3Harris Technologies
Top 5% Winners
AST Technology Labs
CommScope
Fluke Networks
J&M Consultants
Legrand
Panduit Corporation
Siemon
#1 TIA Star Winner
Tim Woodward
Motorola Solutions
Rookie of the Year
Harrison Reves
L3Harris Technologies
Top 2% Winners
Jim Bress, AST Technology Labs
Joseba Calvo, EPI
Andy Davis, Motorola Solutions
Jerry Drobka, Etherstack
Ray Emplit, Harger
Derek Huffman, Corning
Jonathan Jew, J&M Consultants
John Lambrou, Motorola Solutions
Cindy Montstream, Legrand
Harrison Reves, L3Harris Technologies
Edward Van Leent, EPI
Top 5% Winners
David Cuthbertson, Square Mile Systems
Diane Forbes, NIS
Henry Franc, Belden
Seymour Goldstein, Fluke
David Hess, CORD DATA
Phillip Irwin, Panduit
David Kozischek, Corning
Bryan Lanier, American Tower Corporation
Wayne Larsen, CommScope
Gale Moericke, Crux Solutions
Peter Pondillo, Corning
Tom Rubinstein, CSI Telecommunications
Amir Sekhavat, Superior Essex
Brian Shuman, Belden
John Siemon, Siemon
Ron Tellas, Belden
Patrick Tourreau, Photon Kinetics
Paul Vanderlaan, UL Solutions
Brad Woodman, Molex
Sunny Xu, CommScope
#1 Winner
CommScope
Top 2% Winners
Corning
EPI
L3Harris Technologies
Motorola Solutions
UL Solutions
Top 5% Winners
AST Technology Labs
Belden
CORD DATA
Etherstack
Fluke
Harger
J&M Consulting
Legrand
Panduit
Siemon
Superior Essex
#1 TIA Star Winner
John Lambrou
Motorola Solutions
Rookie of the Year
Derek Huffman
Corning
Top 2% Winners
Howard Choe, Wireless Sensor Networks
Andy Davis, Motorola Solutions
Raymond Emplit, Harger
Henry Franc, Belden
Seymour Goldstein, Fluke Networks
David Hess, CORD DATA
Derek Huffman, Corning
Jonathan Jew, J&M Consulting
George Kizer, CSI Telecommunications
David Kozischek, Corning
Bryan Lanier, American Tower
Wayne Larsen, CommScope
Cindy Montstream, Legrand
Tim Woodward, Motorola Solutions
Top 5% Winners
Hermina Koshinski, Pennsylvania State Police
Joseba Calvo, EPI – Enterprise Products Integration
Brian Celella, The Siemon Company
David Cuthbertson, Square Mile Systems
Jerry Drobka, Etherstack
Diane Forbes, NIS
Phillip Irwin, Panduit
Scott Payton, Global Data Center Engineering
Peter Pondillo, Corning
Mark Reynolds, MSR Consulting
Tom Rubinstein, CSI Telecommunications
James Ruedlinger, Fullwave Tower & Broadcast
Greg Sandels, OFS
Brian Shuman, Belden
Patrick Tourreau, Photon Kinetics
Edward Van Leent, EPI – Enterprise Products Integration
Ken Wacks, Home, Building & Utility Systems
Brad Woodman, Molex
Sunny Xu, CommScope
#1 Winner
Corning
Top 2% Winners
CommScope
CSI Telecommunications, Inc.
J&M Consulting, Inc.
Legrand
Motorola Solutions
The Siemon Company
Top 5% Winners
American Tower Corporation
Belden
CORD DATA
Crown Castle International Corp.
Enterprise Products Integration Pte Ltd
Etherstack, Inc.
Fluke Networks
Harger, Inc.
Panduit Corporation
UL Solutions
Wireless Sensor Networks
#1 TIA Star Winner
Jonathan Jew
J&M Consultants, Inc.
Top 2% Winners
Andy Davis, Motorola Solutions
Brad Woodman, Molex Inc.
Cindy Montstream, Legrand
David Hess, CORD DATA
Diane Forbes, NIS
George Kizer, CSI Telecommunications, Inc.
Greg Sandels, OFS
Steve Swanson, Corning Incorporated
Tim Woodward, Motorola Solutions
Valerie Maguire, The Siemon Company
Wayne Larsen, CommScope
Top 5% Winners
Bryan Lanier, American Tower Corporation
Christopher Ply, Engineered Tower Solutions
David Cuthbertson, Square Mile Systems
David Kozischek, Corning Incorporated
Henry Franc, Belden
Howard Choe, Wireless Sensor networks
Jerry Bowman, Square Mile Systems, Inc
John Lambrou, Motorola Solutions
Kenneth Wacks, Home, Building & Utility Systems
Mark Reynolds, University of New Mexico
Peter Pondillo, Corning Incorporated
Phillip Irwin, Panduit Corporation
Raymond Emplit, Harger, Inc.
Ron Tellas, Belden
Scott Payton, Global Data Center Engineering KK
Seymour Goldstein, Fluke Networks
Sunny Xu, CommScope
#1 Winner
Motorola Solutions
Top 2% Winners
CommScope
Corning Incorporated
CSI Telecommunications, Inc.
J&M Consultants, Inc.
Legrand
The Siemon Company
Top 5% Winners
Belden
CORD DATA
Molex Inc.
NIS
OFS
Panduit Corporation
UL, LLC
Membership & Participation
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