Camera Origination and Imaging Medal
Paul K. Weimer
Posthumously (1914 - 2005)
Paul K. Weimer
Posthumously (1914 - 2005)
Established in 2012, the Camera Origination and Imaging Medal honors the recipient by recognizing significant technical achievements related to invention or advances in imaging technology including sensors, imaging processing electronics and the overall embodiment and application of image capture devices.
David Sarnoff Medal
Michelle Munson
CEO and Founder, Eluvio
Michelle Munson
CEO and Founder, Eluvio
Established in 1950, the David Sarnoff Medal, sponsored by SRI International, honors the recipient by recognizing outstanding contributions to the development of new techniques or equipment which have contributed to the improvement of the engineering phases of television technology, including large-venue presentations.
Digital Processing Medal
Gary J. Sullivan
Video Technology Architect, Microsoft
Gary J. Sullivan
Video Technology Architect, Microsoft
Established in 2012, the Digital Processing Medal honors the recipient by recognizing significant technical achievements related to the development of digital processing of content for motion picture, television, games or other related media.
Excellence in Education Medal
Elizabeth Daley
Dean, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Elizabeth Daley
Dean, USC School of Cinematic Arts
Established in 2016, the Excellence in Education Medal, sponsored by William C. Miller and Ellen Sontag-Miller, honors the recipient by recognizing outstanding contributions to new or unique educational programs that teach the technologies of motion pictures, television, or other imaging sciences including emerging media technology. The award shall recognize an individual who advances the educational process at any level through innovative and inspirational methods.
Honorary Membership
Paul Kellar
Partner, The Taylor Kellar Partnership
Paul Kellar
Partner, The Taylor Kellar Partnership
Honorary Membership in the Society recognizes individuals who have performed eminent service in the advancement of engineering in motion pictures, television, or in the allied arts and sciences. Such contributions shall represent substantially a lifetime's work inasmuch as Honorary Membership shall be the supreme accolade of the Society.
Honorary Membership
Roderick Snell
Roderick Snell
Honorary Membership in the Society recognizes individuals who have performed eminent service in the advancement of engineering in motion pictures, television, or in the allied arts and sciences. Such contributions shall represent substantially a lifetime's work inasmuch as Honorary Membership shall be the supreme accolade of the Society.
James A. Lindner Archival Technology Medal
Ralph Sargent
Founder and President, Film Technology Co., Inc.
Ralph Sargent
Founder and President, Film Technology Co., Inc.
Established in 2012 and renamed in 2017, the James A. Lindner Archival Technology Medal, sponsored by James A. Lindner, honors the recipient by recognizing significant technical advancements or contributions related to the invention or development of technology, techniques, workflows, or infrastructure for the long-term storage, archive or preservation of media content essence.
Journal Certificate of Merit
Kenichiro Masaoka
Principal Research Engineer, NHK
Kenichiro Masaoka
Principal Research Engineer, NHK
The Journal Award shall be presented to the author(s) of the most outstanding paper originally published in the Journal of the Society during the preceding calendar year. In addition, up to two Journal Certificates may be presented.
Journal Certificate of Merit
Yoshiro Takiguchi
Senior Research Engineer, NHK
Yoshiro Takiguchi
Senior Research Engineer, NHK
The Journal Award shall be presented to the author(s) of the most outstanding paper originally published in the Journal of the Society during the preceding calendar year. In addition, up to two Journal Certificates may be presented.
Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society
Andrew King
Director, BroadSpectrum Consultants Pty Ltd.
Andrew King
Director, BroadSpectrum Consultants Pty Ltd.
The Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time. Particular emphasis is to be placed on service performed at the Section level.
Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society
Allan Schollnick
Business Development Executive, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services
Allan Schollnick
Business Development Executive, Iron Mountain Entertainment Services
The Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time. Particular emphasis is to be placed on service performed at the Section level.
Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society
John Wesley Shike
Key Account Manager, Advanced Systems Group
John Wesley Shike
Key Account Manager, Advanced Systems Group
The Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time. Particular emphasis is to be placed on service performed at the Section level.
Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society
Rick Singer
President, Singer Media Engineering LLC
Rick Singer
President, Singer Media Engineering LLC
The Citation for Outstanding Service to the Society recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the Society over a sustained period of time. Particular emphasis is to be placed on service performed at the Section level.
Progress Medal
Cristina Gomila Torres
MD Content Technology & Innovation, Sky
Cristina Gomila Torres
MD Content Technology & Innovation, Sky
Established in 1935, the SMPTE Progress Medal honors the individual by recognizing outstanding technical contributions to the progress of engineering phases of the motion picture, television, or motion imaging industries. The medal is awarded for an invention, or for research or development, which has resulted in a significant advance in the development of motion picture, television or motion imaging technology.
Samuel L. Warner Memorial Medal
Walter Murch
Film Editor and Sound Designer
Walter Murch
Film Editor and Sound Designer
Established in 1946, the Samuel L. Warner Memorial Medal, sponsored by Warner Bros., honors the individual by recognizing outstanding contributions in the design and development of new and improved methods and/or apparatus for motion picture sound, including any step in the process.
Student Paper Award
Oscar Eduardo Estrada Torrejon
Student, Rochester Institue of Technology
Oscar Eduardo Estrada Torrejon
Student, Rochester Institue of Technology
The purpose of the Student Paper Award is to recognize the outstanding paper prepared and submitted by a Student Member. The paper receiving the Student Paper Award will be published in the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal and identified as the award-winning paper, giving recognition to the author and the institution at which the work was done.
Student Paper Award
Nicholas Peretti
Head of Machine Learning, Scythe Robotics
Nicholas Peretti
Head of Machine Learning, Scythe Robotics
The purpose of the Student Paper Award is to recognize the outstanding paper prepared and submitted by a Student Member. The paper receiving the Student Paper Award will be published in the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal and identified as the award-winning paper, giving recognition to the author and the institution at which the work was done.
Workflow Systems Medal
Anne Aaron
Director of Encoding Technologies, Netflix
Anne Aaron
Director of Encoding Technologies, Netflix
Established in 2012, the Workflow Systems Medal, sponsored by Leon D. Silverman, honors the recipient by recognizing outstanding contributions related to the development and integration of workflows, such as integrated processes, end-to-end systems or industry ecosystem innovations that enhance creativity, collaboration, efficiency or novel approaches to the production, post-production or distribution process.