IHMA award recognizes industry leader

Ian Lancaster of Reconnaissance International has won the ‘Brian Monaghan Award for Business Innovation’ at the International Hologram Manufacturers Association’s (IHMA) Excellence in Holography Awards 2011, in recognition of his ‘outstanding contribution to the industry over the past 30 years’.

Adam Scheer, IHMA chairman, presented the award at Holopack•Holo-print, The Holography Conference, in Las Vegas, Nevada in November. He said: ‘Since the early 1980s, Ian has worn many hats – holographer, executive director of the Museum of Holography, leader of conferences, publisher of industry newsletters, consultant and a leader on international standards bodies and more.

‘In every role, he has touched every stakeholder in the hologram industry as one of its leading innovators, advocates and thought leaders.

‘The global hologram industry we know today would not enjoy its recognition, prestige and trust without the tireless work and creative vision of Ian Lancaster.’

Lancaster founded Third Dimension in 1981, to make decorative holograms before joining the Museum of Holography in New York as executive director. He then became the editor of Holography News and director of the Holo-pack•Holo-print conference. He has also served as general secretary of the IHMA since its inception.

The full list of this year’s awards and commendations for outstanding projects is available at www.ihma.org.

Pictured: Ian Lancaster

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