This year, we are proud to announce the five winners of the newly launched Working Groups Recognition Awards, recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Working Groups and the wider mobile ecosystem.
Nominated and selected by their peers, the awards celebrate the dedication, expertise and commitment of individuals who have driven important initiatives, shape industry standards and support cooperation across the industry.
GSMA Working Groups play a vital role in bringing the industry together to address shared challenges, develop common approaches and advance the future of mobile communications. The achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the value of active participation and knowledge sharing in delivering meaningful outcomes for industry.
Meet the 2026 GSMA Working Group Recognition Awards Winners
Read what they say
“Receiving this award is a tremendous honour and reflects our industry’s shared commitment to collaboration. I am proud to have contributed to the global growth of RCS and to continue working with the industry to build a more trusted future for messaging, voice and video communications.
Phil Carter, Google – RCS Working Group
“I am deeply honoured to receive this award, which also recognises the Ericsson team supporting GSMA activities. It reflects the value of constructive collaboration across the industry and the commitment of everyone who goes the extra mile to develop standards that benefit the mobile ecosystem.
Ralf Keller, Ericsson – Networks Group
“I am truly surprised and deeply honoured to receive this award. Throughout my career, I have always enjoyed working with the GSMA roaming community to introduce new services through collaboration. I see this recognition as a sign that I must have done at least a few things right over the years.
Marjolein Medendorp, Telefónica Spain – Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group
“I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, which reflects our shared commitment to strengthening mobile security across the industry. Collaboration is essential to protecting customer identity, security and privacy, and I am proud of what we have achieved together to help build a more trusted mobile ecosystem.
Nataliya Stanetsky, Google – Fraud and Security Working Group
““I’m delighted to receive this recognition for my contributions to the GSMA Terminal Steering Group (TSG). It’s rewarding to collaborate with industry peers to help translate global standards into practical implementation and contribute to the wider mobile ecosystem.”
Steve Vodicka, Telstra – Terminal Steering Group
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