During 2016 Winter Conference, 54 people were recognized for contributions to ASHRAE and the industry. F. Paul Anderson Award, ASHRAE’s highest for technical achievement in the HVAC&R field, was given to Presidential Member Thomas E. Watson, Fellow ASHRAE, Life Member, and director of the Daikin Learning Institution. Some other categories included ASHRAE Hall of Fame, Fellow ASHRAE, ASHRAE Technology Awards, Student Design Competition awards, and E.K. Campbell Award of Merit.