Gerard Thomas receives KIVI Medal of Honour for exceptional contribution to engineering and innovation

Arnhem, 5 December 2024- It is with great pleasure that the Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) announces that Gerard Thomas from Doorwerth has been awarded the prestigious KIVI Medal of Honour. This award recognises his tireless efforts and long-term contributions to the engineering sector in the Netherlands and in the Gelderland region in particular. He received this Erepenning last Monday at the Groote Sociëteit on Jansbuitensingel in Arnhem.

A life dedicated to engineering and collaboration

Since joining KIVI on 1 January 1967, Gerard Thomas has emerged as a leading force within the association. With more than five decades of commitment and innovative thinking, he has organised countless meetings, conferences and networking activities of high quality.

A critical and connecting engineer

In addition to his organisational skills, Gerard stands out for his critically inquisitive attitude. As programme commissioner and advisor, he not only knows how to select high-quality speakers, but also how to make inspiring connections. This makes his work impactful not only for the Gelderland region, but also for KIVI's wider network.

A crowning achievement of an impressive career

The KIVI Medal of Honour is special recognition for members who have shown exceptional commitment to the association and the engineering profession. "Gerard Thomas is an inspiration for engineers and an ambassador for innovation and collaboration. I know Gerard as a typical engineer: focused on solutions, pragmatic, critical, in possession of a good set of brains, and with a healthy dose of humour. In addition, I got to know Gerard as a go-getter, someone who enjoys organising, ambitious, quick of mind and tongue, and someone who dedicates himself to KIVI with great passion. " said Tim Rutten the president of KIVI Region Gelderland.

With this award, KIVI wants to thank Gerard for his years of dedication and valuable contributions to strengthening the position of engineers in the Netherlands.

The KIVI Medal of Honour