SCTE Awards & Recognition
Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr. Rising Leader Award
Identifies a rising star in the broadband industry, 40 years old or younger, who has made the most significant contributions to the innovations of the industry. This award is managed by the SCTE Foundation in Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr.’s memory. Wilt Hildenbrand was a technology pioneer and industry legend who unexpectedly passed away in 2018 at the age of 70 after a lengthy career that included four decades in the Cablevision organization. In addition to the award, the SCTE Foundation also oversees a scholarship in his memory. For more information about the scholarship see the SCTE Foundation website.
Congratulations to the 2025 Recipient!
We are honored to recognize this exceptional individual for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the industry.
Dr. Vaibhav Garg
Executive Director, Cybersecurity & Privacy Research and Public Policy, Comcast
Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 award are now closed. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Past Recipients
* In 2019, the award was renamed to honor the legacy of Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr., with the nomination process to be managed by the SCTE Foundation.Â