2006 WILDHACK AWARD

摘要

John Wehrmeyer, retired since 2001 from a 20-year career at Kodak Research Labs in Rochester, NY, has received the 2006 William Wildhack Award from NCSL International. It is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of metrology and measurement science, consistent with the goals of NCSLI. The award was presented August 7, 2006 at the organization's annual Workshop and Symposium in Nashville, TN, by Past President Harry Moody, who chaired the selection committee. The Wildhack Award was established in 1970, in honor and recognition of William Wildhack, Sr., a long-time employee of the U.S. National Bureau of Standards, now the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Wildhack was not only very instrumental in the founding of the NCSLI, but also, through his wisdom, his leadership, his dedication and foresight, helped shape the organization during its early formative years. He chaired the committee which developed the NCSL Bylaws, the original committee structure and secured the initial NBS sponsorship that helped to established the thriving organization we have today. Wildhack himself served as the NBS Sponsor for the fledgling NCSLI in its early years. The award carries an honorarium and includes a bronze and silver medallion bearing the likeness of Wildhack. This year's recipient is the 36th individual to be so honored.