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| Edward Lawlor with his CIPA award is pictured here along with DeltaWare partners Mike Hennessey, Peter Lawlor, and Vince McKenna. |
Thursday, November 15, 2007
November 15, 2007 - One of Atlantic Canada’s leading IT builders was recently honored for his leadership in the industry at the annual Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA). Ed Lawlor, founder of DeltaWare Systems Inc., was recently named the first Regional Builder Inductee into the Canadian Information Productivity Awards (CIPA) Hall of Fame. The Awards represent the largest celebration of IT-based innovation in Canada. Nominees from across Canada are evaluated by the Hall of Fame Selection Panel which is comprised of distinguished IT leaders from across the country.
“I am very proud to receive this distinguished award. It is truly an honor to be recognized for my years in the IT industry and the work that has been done in this industry” says Mr. Lawlor. “I am proud of the innovation of which DeltaWare has undertaken and the innovation that is occurring across the country. It is my hope that Canadians start believing in our nation’s innovation and letting the world know about it.”
Mr. Lawlor has been a builder in the IT field for more than 35 years in a variety of roles, including software engineering, project management, senior management, educator and entrepreneur. In 1992 he founded DeltaWare Systems Inc., a company that has been recognized regionally and nationally as an employer of choice and leader in innovative eHealth technologies. Mr. Lawlor is also a founding member of the Information Technologies Association of PEI (ITAP) and its first President.
The CIPA Hall of Fame was established in 1995 as a permanent tribute to individuals who have made major contributions to the quality of life in Canada as outstanding users or champions of information technology. To be eligible for induction, individuals must have achieved last influence by: advancing the theory or application of information technology; building organizations, creating products or services of economic significance, or inspiring others.
The induction took place in Toronto, during the 15th annual CIPA Gala Banquet.
