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Q&As with John W. Martin, President & CEO of RVA757 Connects
As part of our special Second Anniversary Issue, our cover story ‘Women in Leadership’ highlights seven women leaders who share their journey of success with our readers. EdgeConneX-Chayora strategic partnership as part of EdgeConneX’s global growth is our feature story. In our special coverage we bring you views from six Digital Realty executives who reflect upon some of the key challenges and opportunities of 2021, and also take a look forward with some trends for 2022 and beyond.
Q&As with John W. Martin, President & CEO of RVA757 Connects
The vision of iMasons is to Unite the Builders of the Digital Age by enabling our global membership to Connect, Grow and Give Back. Our awards celebrate leaders who embody iMasons values and make meaningful and sustained impact to – Increase Industry Awareness, enhance Education opportunities, champion Diversity & Inclusion, inspire Sustainability and promote Technical Innovation.
Each year we invite our global community to nominate people who demonstrate leadership and making a difference across our strategic initiatives – Education, D&I, Sustainability, and Technical Innovation as well as increasing Industry Awareness in a positive way.
The Technology Champion Award is a new category and recognizes people who are demonstrably committed to leveraging technology to help save the planet and advance humanity. Our vision statement is to Promote Innovation and Technical Excellence so that Every Innovation is realized.
The iMasons D&I Champion Award recognizes industry leaders who are bold, daring and ambitious in driving diversity and inclusion programs for their companies and the industry. Our vision statement is to Champion Diversity and Inclusion so that Every Person is Included.
The iMasons Education champion award recognizes individuals who accelerate the flow of talent into the Digital Infrastructure industry. Our vision statement is to Enhance Education Opportunities so that Every Talent is Developed.
The iMasons Sustainability Champion Award recognizes individuals who are moving the needle globally on digital infrastructure sustainability through measurable results. Our vision statement is to Inspire Sustainability so that Every Click Improves the Future.
In 2020, iMasons inducted its first cohort of industry luminaries to the Hall of Fame. For 2021 we are thrilled to induct these three senior leaders. The iMasons Luminary award is presented to individuals who have made continuous outstanding contributions that have facilitated the sustainable growth of Digital Infrastructure to the benefit of global economies, the planet and humanity.
The iMasons hall of fame includes luminaries who continue to drive the industry to Enhance Education Opportunities so that Every Mind is Trained, Champion Diversity and Inclusion so that Every Person is Included, Promote Innovation and Technical Excellence so that Every Innovation is Realized, and Inspire Sustainability so that Every Click Improves the Future.