The IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics award is for outstanding contributions in the field of consumer electronics technology, for pioneering contributions to high-speed wireless LAN technology. Dr Skellern said, “What a fabulous surprise!  I’m genuinely thrilled that John, Terry and I have won the IEEE’s peak consumer electronics award.  It’s terrific recognition by our peers of our work and achievements.  And I feel great pride in the whole team of exceptional people I worked with to take our research from inception through to successful commercialisation.” CMCRC Chairman Dr David Skellern AO