Gary J. Shapiro

Gary Shapiro was recognized in 2021 with the Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor) at the Rank of Chevalier by President Emmanuel Macron, recognizing his service in spearheading the transition to a technology-forward society and organizing CES. He was just the second American to receive this award in 2021. Shapiro testified on a Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee hearing on the risks to innovation caused by over-regulation. He has been named a "Tech Titan" by Washingtonian magazine. In 2015, 2016, and 2017, The Hill named Shapiro “one of the most influential lobbyists” in Washington, D.C. In 2015, Shapiro was named one of DC Inno's 50 on Fire of DC Government and Advocacy. Shapiro has been repeatedly named one of the 100 most influential people in Washington by Washington Life magazine and a Tech Titan by Washingtonian magazine. He was inducted into the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers and in 2003 received its highest award as the industry leader most influential in advancing HDTV. He has held many exhibition industry leadership posts and received the IAEE Pinnacle Award. In 2004, the Anti-Defamation League honored Shapiro with its American Heritage Award at its annual dinner in recognition of his "long commitment to the humanitarian goals of civil rights and justice."