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When you are an innovator, being recognized for your work is the goal. When people have a desire to change things and leave a mark on the world through their jobs, there is no greater praise than being recognized by your Queen.
Such is the case with Apple designer Jonathan Ives, who was recently knighted by the Queen of England. Ives is an amazing designer and his work has influenced the technology industry in a million different ways. He began working at Apple over 20 years ago. He is the genius behind the design for the iPod, the iPad, the iPhone and the iMac. He designed the look and feel of each of the devices and is the brain behind the sexy look that Apple is famous for.
Sir Jonathan began working with Apple as a consultant in 1992. When Steve Jobs returned to the company later in the decade, he had the chance to really show what he could do. In 1997, he was promoted to the position of Senior VP of Industrial Design, a position he still holds. In 2006, he was given an appointment to Commander of the Order of the British Empire. It was high praise indeed. An now, he was awarded a Knight Commander of the British Empire for his services in design and enterprise.
Of course, the British aren't the only people to recognize outstanding achievements by giving titles. In fact, Harland Sanders, the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken was given the title "Colonel" in 1935 by the Governor of Kentucky, Ruby Laffoon. In 1950, he was re-comissioned, by another Governor. Although Colonel Sanders did serve in military when he was younger, he became Colonel because his chicken was so tasty.
It just goes to show that hard work and innovation can be rewarded in many non-monetary ways.
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By Melissa Kennedy- Melissa is a 9 year blog veteran and a freelance writer for TechCareersBlog and Nexxt. Along with helping others find the job of their dreams, she enjoys computer geekery, raising a teenager, supporting her local library, writing about herself in the third person and working on her next novel.
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