Paul thanks everyone who made it possible to receive the Engineering Achievement Award for 2002 from the NAB. Primarily, his son Rob and Rob's wife Beth Hudson Schafer who brought to the attention of the NAB the fact that Paul was attending his 50th consecutive annual NAB convention.
When the NAB researched the records they found the transcripts recalling Paul's furthering the efforts of transmitter remote control with the help of his great friend and mentor, Prose Walker. And to those who helped Paul design and build the first Schafer Remote Control Systems in his garage in Los Angeles in 1953. Later Paul designed the first program automation system for which he is known as the "Father of Automation".
For a fascinating view of Paul's achievements and history in the field of broadcasting, from the April 2002 issue of Radio World, please see our reprint of "NAB Honors 'Father of Automation'." |
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Here,
after 60 years in the broadcast industry, Paul receives the Engineering
Achievement Award presented by Lynn Claudy, Senior Vice President of the
Department of Science and Technology of the National Association of Broadcasters
during the 2002 NAB convention in Las Vegas. |
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Earl Bullock and Paul Schafer remembering the old days when Earl was improving the automation designs of Schafer automation systems. |
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Mike Dorrough and Paul remembering when Mike received the NAB Engineering Achievement Award in 2000. |
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| This foto was taken on the stage of the NAB Luncheon after the presentation of the Engineering Achievement Award. From left to right: Dr. Dan Laich, Paul's nephew; son, James; son, Mick; son, Rob; Beth Hudson Schafer, Rob's wife; Paul; Kim Severdia, Paul's grand daughter; Becky Wood, mother of Paul's sons; Sandy Schafer, Paul's daughter; Skylar Ellerton, Kim's fiancé; Mark Severdia, Paul's grandson; Kevin Monohan, friend; Denise Gallant, friend; Robb Severdia, Paul's grandson; Dawn Severdia, Paul's grand daughter; Christopher Schafer, son and SI webmaster. |
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Proudly displayed on the wall of our Schafer International office is the Engineering Achievement Award presented to Paul at the 2002 NAB convention. It reads:
In Recognition of His Distinguished Professional career...
For Outstanding Contributions to the Development of Radio Broadcasting Technology.
For Pioneering Work in the Development of Transmitter Remote Control and Radio Automation Systems.
And for Over 60 Years of Dedicated Commitment to Innovation in Broadcast Engineering. |
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| Paul Schafer and Bernard Lechner at the VIP Reception prior to the presentation of the Engineering Awards showing the list of Award recipients over the years. |
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| Paul
speaking to the attendees of the Engineering luncheon after receiving
the Engineering Award. |
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| We
thank our friends for placing this announcement in the Mazatlán
newspapers. |
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