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AWARDS

AWARDS

SAIRAC NATIONAL AWARDS

GOLD MEDAL AWARD Originated in May 1957 to be awarded to any person within the Air Conditioning and / or Refrigeration Industry , whom the Council wishes to honour for outstanding contributions towards research and development and technical achievements in the industry and must have published technical papers both nationally and internationally .
LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS The granting of Life Vice President status gives recognition to those members ( not exceeding six in number ) that have given outstanding service to the Institute , who shall be permanent members of the Council . 1988 Mr W . R . Scott 2018 Mr J . Ackermann
RECIPIENTS OF THE GOLD MEDAL AWARDS
1957
Mr G M Dreosti
1958
Mr C E B Cooper
1965
Mr W W Boyes
1974
Mr T Hodgson
1976
Mr L Ginsburg
1979
Mr P A J Murray
1979
Prof Glansdorff ( IIR )
1982
Mr P Worthington-Smith
1987
Mr A Lewis
1988
Mr R C Moffat
1989
Mr T Boelema
2001
Mr G Alder
2018
Mr G Laidlaw
PAST LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS Mr P . Worthington-Smith ( passed away 20 August 2011 ) Mr J . P . Trautmann ( passed away 11 November 2016 )
Life Vice President status gives recognition to those members ( not exceeding six in number ) that have given outstanding service to the Institute

22 SAIRAC 70TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE | 1951 - 2021