SOCIETY FOR INFORMATION DISPLAY (SID) HONORS 2009 AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23, 2009-The Society for Information Display (SID), the leading global organization dedicated to the advancement of electronic-display technology, today unveiled the recipients of its prestigious 2009 honors and awards for outstanding contributions to the display industry. SID seeks to reward key technology contributors that have taken innovative approaches to display technology and/or have made outstanding contributions for improving and advancing the display industry at large. Winners will be officially honored at an awards banquet, which will be held during SID's annual International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition (Display Week 2009), which runs Sunday, May 31 through Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

SID Honors and Awards Committee Chair Chris King notes, "Despite the global economic downturn, display technology continues to be a hot-bed for mounting innovation. These award recipients represent the world's most renowned display scientists who have contributed countless hours of hard work and brilliant innovation, laying the foundation for the future of information display technology. We are proud to acknowledge their amazing talents and contributions, as it is their achievements that continue to break new ground and advance the technology into new territories and regions."

2009 SID Honors and Awards Recipients:

• The Jan Rajchman Prize recognizes outstanding scientific or technical achievement in, or contribution to, research on flat panel displays. This year, the prestigious Jan Rajchman Prize is awarded to Dr. Peter Raynes, Chair of Optoelectronics at Oxford University, for his pioneering work in twisted nematic liquid crystal displays, and in recognition of his distinguished publication record over the years.

• Recognized for his outstanding contributions to the education and training in the field of displays, Dr. Ernst Lueder, University of Stuttgart, is awarded this year's Slottow-Owaki Prize. While now retired, Dr. Leuder is commended for his many contributions as an outstanding and inspiring teacher, scientist and mentor for the active matrix display community. Specifically, he has authored a book for SID, is an internationally recognized authority on active matrix TFTs, and was a driving force for the establishment of an active-matrix display research center at the University of Stuttgart.

• This year's Lewis and Beatrice Prize goes to Peter Baron, ABCD Technology, who is recognized for his many years of innovative, tireless and outstanding service to the Society from its inception in 1962, including his distinctive service to SID in numerous local and international positions.

The SID Fellow distinction is awarded to individuals who have made a widely recognized and significant contribution in advancing the display industry. This year's winners span the globe and include key executives from major display leaders as well as up-and-coming companies. The recipients of the 2009 Fellow Awards are:

• Amal P. Ghosh, Vice President of R&D, eMagin Corp.;
• Min-Koo Han, Professor, School of Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University;
• Sang Soo Kim, Samsung Fellow and Executive Vice President, Samsung Electronics;
• Jun H. Souk, Technology Advisor, Samsung Electronics, LCD Division;
• Sashiro Uemura, General Manager, Noritake Co., Ltd., and Director, Noritake Itron Corp.;
• John Zhong, Senior Manager for Display and Touch Engineering at Apple, Inc.

SID is also honoring individuals with Special Recognition Awards for their distinguished contributions, including outstanding technical accomplishments, contributions to literature, and service to the Society. This year's Special Recognition Awards are presented to:

• Byung-Chul Ahn, Vice President and Head of Advanced Technology for LG Display;
• Peter Bocko, Chief Technology Officer, East Asia, Corning, Inc.;
• Hideo Hosono, Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology;
• Gary W. Jones, Executive, Nanoquantum Corp.;
• Hiro Kikuchi, Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering, Kyushu University;
• Temkar Ruckmongathan, Scientist, Raman Research Institute in Bangalore

The awards banquet will take place on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in Salon I of the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel. For more information on attending the awards ceremony, please visit www.sid2009.org as tickets are still available for purchase.

Display Week Contact Information

• Media interested in attending Display Week, please contact Marie Labrie at mlabrie@mcapr.com
• Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities at Display Week, please contact Danielle Rocco at drocco@pcm411.com

About Display Week 2009
The 47th SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, dubbed Display Week 2009, will take place Sunday, May 31 through Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in
San Antonio, Texas. Display Week is the premier international gathering of scientists, engineers, manufacturers and users in the field of electronic information displays. For more information on SID 2009, visit www.sid2009.org.

About SID
The Society of Information Display (SID) is the only professional organization focused on the display industry. In fact, by exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic-display technology, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products. With more than 6,000 members worldwide, the organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales. To promote industry and academic technology development, while also educating consumers on the importance of displays, SID hosts more than ten conferences a year, including their annual showcase event Display Week, which brings emerging companies, display giants, industry and academia all under one roof to showcase technology that will shape the future. SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, CA 95008. For more information, visit www.sid.org.

Note to Editors: Photos and additional information on the award recipients and their contributions are available; please contact Marie Labrie at mlabrie@mcapr.com or 650-968-8900, ext. 119.