ACS President Receives Centenary Medal

Friday 30 May 2003 - ACS President, Richard Hogg, has been awarded the Centenary Medal for services to IT in Australia.

The award, which was nominated by the Victorian State Government and approved by the Governor-General, was presented to Mr Hogg by Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, at a special ceremony in Melbourne this morning.

Mr Hogg has enjoyed a distinguished career with the ACS, serving on the Victorian Branch Executive for 18 years, including three years as Branch Chair, before taking over as National President last year.

"This award recognises more than just my personal achievements - it represents a greater awareness of the important role the ACS plays within the ICT sector and the business community," said Mr Hogg.

"It's a great honour to be recognised in this way along with so many other notable Australians who have made a measurable difference in the community."

This media release is available on the ACS Web site at http://www.acs.org.au/news/300503.htm

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About the Australian Computer Society: The ACS is the recognised association for information technology (IT) professionals, attracting a large and active membership from all levels of the IT industry and providing a wide range of services to its 16,000+ members. A member of the Australian Council of Professions, the ACS is the public voice of the IT profession and the guardian of professional ethics and standards in the IT industry, with a commitment to the wider community to ensure the beneficial use of IT. See the ACS Home Page for more information.

Media Enquiries:

Richard Hogg, ACS National President, Tel: (0408) 549 531, Email: richard_hogg@acslink.net.au

Caroline New, ACS PR Consultant, Tel: (02) 9555 1986 or (0411) 889 456, Email: cnew@acslink.net.au