This award is made for ‘distinguished service’ to the Institute, and/or to the IT Industry based on criteria which includes having been a member of the Institute for at least 10 years, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the objectives of the Institute and the profession, being a role model and mentor showing dedication to the advancement of the ICT industry in SA and being recognised as having made an exceptional, career-length contribution to the ICT industry.
Prof Calitz who specialises in business intelligence, user experience, big data and project management, has been at the University for almost four decades and has received numerous awards and accolades in his illustrious academic career.
