Earl Pace, founder of Black Data Processing Associates, was inducted into the IT Hall of Fame in 2011.
MOST RECENT INDUCTEES
Phil Katz
Creator of the .ZIP file format
Earl Pace
Founder of Black Data Processing Associates
CompTIA A+ Originators
James Brann, IBM (deceased); Richard Bulot, Epson America; Dennis Cagan, Century Computing Marketing; Julie Faster, Apple Computer; Dave Garcia, Digital Equipment Corporation: Mark Hiltz, PC Parts; John Hlavac, Packard Bell; Alan Hupp, Drake Training and Technologies; Gus Kolias, Compaq Computer; Tim Kuhlman, Toshiba America; Terry Morrison, IBM; Dennis O’Leary, IBM; Sara Parks, Apple Computer (co-chair); Joe Ciulla, IBM; Marshall Toplansky, US Robotics; Aaron Woods, Intelligent Electronics; Tricia Wurts, Wurts & Associates; and Bill York, CompUSA (co-chair)
Previously inducted members
IT Hall Of Fame
The IT Hall of Fame recognizes the contributions of "game-changers" in the IT channel and IT innovators. The IT Hall of Fame is comprised of two wings – IT Channel and IT Innovator – and is administered by CompTIA. It builds on the legacy of an earlier hall of fame established by the respected industry publication CRN.
Any individual, living or deceased, who has served as a pioneer and/or uniquely helped the IT channel flourish, or who is responsible for a major IT innovation, is eligible for induction into the IT Hall of Fame.
An independent selection committee, comprised of six to eight industry veterans, reviews all nominations and selects the honorees. The class is announced and members inducted during an in-person ceremony at the CompTIA Annual Member Meeting, held every April in Chicago.
IT Channel Nominee Criteria:
- Significant experience in the IT channel
- Innovative product/service or marketing introductions
- Service in an important capacity in or related to the IT channel (e.g. volunteer board position)
- An unimpeachable record of integrity and respect in the channel
- A prominent role in promoting the public's awareness of the IT channel as a significant and responsible member of the business community
IT Innovator Nominee Criteria:
- Creator of a major innovation in IT
- An unimpeachable record of integrity and respect in the industry
Additional Qualifications:
- No current voting member of the CompTIA Board of Directors may be nominated for induction into the Hall of Fame during their board tenure.
- Candidates must be retired from the position for which they are being nominated for at least two years, but may otherwise be active in the industry.
Nominations may be submitted by solution providers, vendors, distributors, journalists or analysts.
Nominations for the 2012 class are now closed. Inductees will be announced at the CompTIA Annual Member Meeting.
If you would like to nominate someone for the 2013 class, nominate online or download a PDF to email.