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Community Recognition Programs

Community-driven work is at the core of ICANN's policy development efforts. Learn more about the leaders we have recognized for their service.

In Memoriam

ICANN celebrates and honors the lives and legacies of the outstanding individuals who have been part of our community and Board.

To respect the privacy of the families of departed community and Board members, we have only included the names and biographies of individuals whose families have approved that their loved ones be memorialized on this page.

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Marilyn Cade

Marilyn Cade

1947 - 2020
Marilyn Cade

Marilyn Cade

1947 - 2020

Marilyn Cade was a long-time member of the ICANN community and a strong and constant advocate for our work. Through more than 20 years of involvement in ICANN, she was active in several working groups within the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), including serving in the Business Constituency and on the Commercial Stakeholder Group Executive Committee. Read David Olive's tribute: With Sympathies: Marilyn Cade.

Stéphane Van Gelder

Stéphane Van Gelder

1967 - 2018
Stéphane Van Gelder

Stéphane Van Gelder

1967 - 2018

Stéphane Van Gelder most recently served on the GNSO and as Chair of ICANN's Nominating Committee. He was the CEO of TLD Fastrack Limited and had a long-standing involvement with Internet governance. Read more about his legacy: 2018 Multistakeholder Ethos Award Honors Stéphane Van Gelder.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Talfournier Van Gelder. Watch her tribute to him: Julie Talfournier Van Gelder honors her late husband Stéphane Van Gelder.