On June 28, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has honored Dr. Craig R. Barrett, retired CEO/Chairman of the Board of Intel Corp. with 2009 Global Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through IT.

“Information technologies are extremely important for knowledge and data accessibility. The most important capital to develop this field is talent and thinking,” President Sargsyan said. “The main goal of this initiative is to attract youth in IT.”

Thanking for the award, Mr. Barrett noted for his part that information technologies help develop economy, education, medicine and governance.

The Global IT award established by the Armenian President in 2009 annually honors a Laureate who has made extraordinary contributions to humanity through advancing the world of IT. The award consists of a unique Gold Medal, Diploma and trophy evoking Armenia and high tech. The Awarding Program is implemented by the Award Committee and the international Selection Panel appointed by the President of The Republic of Armenia. Synopsys Inc. and its subsidiary Synopsys Armenia CJSC serve as key initiators of the program. Financing for the 2009 program is provided by VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC through Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.