Faculty Program Award Recipients

Congratulations to Steven J. Thorburn, CTS-D, CTS-I

InfoComm International® presented its 2011 Educator of the Year Award to Steven J. Thorburn, CTS-D, CTS-I, LEED AP, PE, in honor of his work to develop the skills and knowledge of others in the AV industry.

Thorburn, Principal Consultant, Thorburn Associates Inc., has more than 30 years of AV industry experience, specializing in acoustics and AV technology. His in-depth knowledge, awareness of practical application and dual degrees in electrical engineering and technical theater enable him to pass on his expertise to students with passion and clarity.

Thorburn is a member of InfoComm Academy® senior faculty and served on the InfoComm Professional Education and Training Committee (PETC). He was a founder and former chair of the InfoComm Independent Consultants in Audiovisual Technology (ICAT) Council.



Educator of the Year Recipients

2011 Steven J. Thorburn, CTS-D, CTS-I
2010 Max Kopsho, CTS, MCSE
2009 L. William Nattress III, CTS-D, CTS-I
2008 Peter H. Putman, CTS
2007 Paul Depperschmidt, CTS
2006 John Campanella, CTS-D
2005 Roy A. Hermanson, Jr., CTS-D, CTS-I
2004 Mario Maltese, CTS-D, CTS-I
2003 Gary Kayye, CTS
2002 Bill Sharer, CTS
2001 Joel Rollins, CTS-R
2000 Gordon Moore, CTS
1999 Mike Weems, CTS, MCP
1998 Scott Sharer, CTS, BA, MFA
1997 Steve Thorburn, PE, CTS-D, CTS-I
1996 Spencer Bullins, CTS
1995 André LeJeune, CTS
1994 Duffy Wilbert, CTS
1993 Fred Dixon, CTS

 

 

Each individual selected as Educator of the Year:

  • taught or developed an InfoComm International program
  • taught an InfoComm International seminar program during InfoComm Exhibitions
  • published industry training/education books, manuals or pamphlets
  • is an InfoComm International member
  • holds a valid CTS designation

Fred Dixon Service in Education
Award Recipients

Kim Milliken
Luke Rawls, CTS
Fred Dixon, CTS
Mike Weems, CTS, MCP
Terry Friesenborg, CTS
Mario J. Maltese, CTS-D, CTS-I

 

The Fred Dixon Service in Education Award is bestowed upon an individual who exhibits excellence throughout his or her entire body of work. InfoComm congratulates the most recent recepient of the Fred Dixon Service in Education Award, Mario Maltese, CTS-D, CTS-I.