White Camel Award for 2023
Mon, 18-Dec-2023 by
Amber Krawczyk
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Delightful tidings dance upon the air as we unveil R Geoffrey Avery as the distinguished recipient of the coveted White Camel Award for the year 2023. Geoffrey’s contributions to the Perl and Raku communities, especially volunteering for conferences and other TPRF activities, has earned him this coveted honor.
Within the vibrant tapestry of Perl and Raku conferences, Geoffrey has gonged hundreds of lightning talks at over fifty conferences on two continents, a testament to his enduring passion over two decades. At just five minutes each, Lightning Talks, a term coined at YAPC, give the experienced speaker a chance to start small. But his contributions extend beyond the limelight, as Geoffrey has been an orchestrator of conference magic, weaving his wizardry into the planning realm for over a decade. His legacy is etched in the collective memory of Perl and Raku enthusiasts worldwide, a luminary whose impact transcends the boundaries of time and space.
“Have Gong - Will Travel.” Since YAPC::NA 2003 in Boca Raton, R Geoffrey Avery has been the Keeper of the Gong, running the Lightning Talks at more than 50 Perl conferences on two continents. At just five minutes each, the Lightning Talks give the experienced speaker a chance to cover an extra topic quickly, or a new speaker the chance to start small. Today’s first time speaker could present a keynote a few conferences later. Are you ready for your five minutes of fame?
Since YAPC::NA 2011 in Asheville, Geoffrey has been part of the team organizing the conference in North America.
As announced previously, we will announce one award recipient every year. We plan to announce the 2024 recipient in December 2024. Geoffrey is always looking for the next speakers. Get in touch with him to speak in the Perl Conference 2024.
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Comments (2)
Congratulations! Well deserved.
Long overdue. Congrats man!
