I’m excited that the 2022 SIGHT Volunteer of the Year has been determined. As the founding Chair of the SIGHT Awards, it’s special to see how the program has grown. This is a small way to recognize the amazing work of some volunteers - congratulations to this year’s recipient, the honorable mention, and my heartfelt thanks to all who embody our Award criteria!
It was an honor to serve as the HAC Chair and a delight to contribute to its successes made possible in large part by the dedicated efforts of our wonderful volunteers. Thank you to the IEEE President and the IEEE President-elect, the HAC members, the HAC and SIGHT subcommittee members, collaborators, partners, donors, supporters, and staff team. You believed and invested in our programs and we greatly appreciate your support. I am pleased to welcome Lwanga Herbert as the Chair of the brand-new Humanitarian Technologies Board and wish him great success.
I wish you all a joyful festive season and a happy new year.
Stay safe and healthy,
Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
2021 - 2022 IEEE HAC Chair