The WITSA Eminent Persons Award recognizes those individuals who have
made a significant and profound positive difference in the lives of others. As
the use of information and communication technology spreads around the world,
positively affecting nearly every aspect of human life from medical care, to
education to the global economy, it gives hope to millions for a better life.
Dr. Nelson Mandela (2010)
On October 25. 2010, WITSA awarded the first WITSA Eminent Persons Award to Dr. Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg, South Africa. Dr. Mandela worked his entire life for social justice and equality. Both he and WITSA share a common bond. It is for this bond that WITSA decided to recognize Dr. Mandela.
The award was given to the Nelson Mandela
Foundation by members of the WITSA Board of Directors meeting in
Johannesburg. “WITSA recognizes that Dr. Mandela has received
the highest acclaim from prestigious organizations from around the
globe. We wish to add our acknowledgement and appreciation as
well, said Dr. James Poisant, Secretary General, WITSA.
We could not think a person more
deserving of receiving the first WITSA Eminent Persons award than
Dr. Mandela. It is our honor to bestow this award to a person
who has served so many.” Said Dato’ Dan Khoo, WITSA’s
Chairman.