Wi-Fi Alliance® recognizes outstanding contributions of individuals and companies who further the innovation and development of Wi-Fi® technologies and markets. Their contributions bring
Wi-Fi Alliance closer to connecting everyone and everything, everywhere, and their dedication to advancing programs and technologies help proliferate Wi-Fi worldwide.
Wi-Fi Champion
Recognizing individuals who have made Wi-Fi a priority at their organizations, have championed availability of more unlicensed spectrum, and have been vocal in their support of Wi-Fi as a critical technology for advanced connectivity
2020 | Ajit Pai | ||
2019 |
Brett Guthrie |
Julius Knapp |
Bob Latta |
Industry Impact
Recognizing outstanding member companies who have provided sustained service and significant contributions to the Wi-Fi Alliance mission and the Wi-Fi industry over the last year
2020 | Apple CommScope Hewlett Packard Enterprise NXP Semiconductors |
Broadcom Corporation Intel Corporation Qualcomm |
Cisco Systems |
Quality of Service
Recognizing individuals demonstrating effective leadership and exemplary service to Wi-Fi Alliance and the Wi-Fi industry through active involvement in three or more programs over a period of at least five years
2021 | Greg Ennis | ||
2020 |
Gabor Bajko |
Thomas Derham | Vinko Erceg |
2019 | Carlos Cordeiro |
Chris Hartman |
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2017 |
Mark Hamilton |
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2014 |
Alan Berkema |
Bill Carney |
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2013 |
Hideyuki Suzuki |
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2012 |
Daniel Borges |
Clint Brown |
Myron Hattig |
2009 |
David Cohen |
Andy Davidson |
Rolf de Vegt |
Mission Specialist
Recognizing individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Wi-Fi Alliance and its mission for at least five years, demonstrating outstanding leadership and developing significant initiatives for our organization or the Wi-Fi industry
2021 | Mathy Vanhoef | ||
2020 |
Chuck Lukaszewski |
Stephen Orr | Chris Szymanski |
2019 |
Mary Brown |
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2015 |
Tomoya Yamaura |
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2013 |
Heather Gao |
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2012 |
Dave Case |
Matthew Gast |
Rich Kennedy |