Distinguished Service Awards The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the efficient and effective administration of ICA or delivery of services to citizens. Criteria for this award include: Member in good standing with ICA for at least five years. A person who has achieved national recognition within their government and who has an established reputation for sustained service within ICA. Active service in ICA (led ICA study groups/working groups or has been active in conferences) and active IT/IM service within their country. Leader in their field; exemplary work has brought recognition to ICA. Must have been a government employee for at least 7 years, from within ICA country membership. Provides an example for other ICA members through dedication to expanding knowledge, innovation, leading projects, quality of service, and personal practices in IT/IM policy development. Responsible for the promotion of IT at government and federal level. The recipients of the award are below: 2016 Peter Bruce Canada Shimon Broner Israel 2015 Award not granted 2014 Mui Ken Chung Singapore 2013 Helen Caffrey United Kingdom 2012 Award not granted 2011 Frank Leyman Belgium 2010 Marty Wagner United States of America 2009 Hans Werner Ksica Austria 2008 Award not granted 2007 Seamus Clince Ireland Harry Nally Ireland 2006 Arvo Ott Estonia Nachman Oron Israel 2005 Dr Ilmari Pietarinen Finland Martha Dorris United States of America 2004 Ann Steward Australia Des Vincent United Kingdom 2003 John Riddle Canada 2002 Poul Bernt Jensen Denmark Andras Szigeti Hungary Larry Caffrey United Kingdom