Recognition Archive 2004

Jean "Mitzi" Bainbridge wins 5th President's Ring award from Gannett

Newspaper Information Technology executives win President's Rings

Ten newspaper information technology executives across the country have been selected as recipients of the President's Ring for outstanding performance during 2003. Among the winners is Mitzi Bainbridge - Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle (Chairman's Ring).

Mitzi has been nominated for the prestigious Gannett President's Ring award every year since its inception. It is a tribute to her consistency. She was the Gannett IT Executive of the year for 2000 and finished in the top three for two out of three other wins. This award is given to the IT Executive who has done the most to shape the progress and performance technology provides to a newspaper. The Chairman's Ring indicates that she has received this award for the 5th year.

Judges were Doug McCorkindale, Gannett chairman, president and CEO; GaryWatson, president/Newspaper Division; José Berrios, vice president/human resources and diversity; Roxanne Horning, vice president/compensation and benefits; and Mark Morneau, vice president/information technology.

Lisa Altman receives national award

Lisa Altman of Rochester, NY and Regional Manager of Computer Rentals of America received the Vice President's Award from the National Computer Rental Association (NCRA) at the January 2004 conference in San Francisco. Lisa was honored for her work in co-chairing the first summer international conference for the NCRA that was held in Niagara Falls during August 2003. The conference brought together business owners and managers in the computer rental industry from across the US, Canada, and the UK. Lisa has been an active member of the NCRA since 2000.