HIT Holon Institute of Technology this week presented its Special Appreciation Awards for the first time, honoring individuals and organizations whose contributions have played a significant role in advancing the institute’s academic, technological, and social mission. The ceremony was held on HIT’s campus in Holon.
The newly established award is intended to become a tradition at the institute, recognizing long-standing partners whose work reflects HIT’s core values of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. According to the institute, the initiative also seeks to highlight meaningful collaboration between academia, industry, and the wider community.
The 2025 recipients of HIT’s Special Appreciation Award are Dr. Ron Tomer, President of the Manufacturers Association of Israel; Yoel Esteron, founder and publisher of Calcalist; the Rotary Club of Holon; and the Alice Code Association.
Yoel Esteron was recognized for his influential role in shaping public discourse on economic and technological issues, as well as for promoting accessible, high-quality journalism. Dr. Ron Tomer received the award in recognition of his long-standing leadership in advancing Israeli industry, innovation, and applied technological education.
The Alice Code Association was honored for its pioneering efforts to introduce young girls to the world of technology and to promote gender equality in tech education. The Rotary Club of Holon was recognized for decades of social, educational, and community engagement carried out in partnership with HIT.
Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT, said: “The establishment of the Special Appreciation Award marks an important milestone for the institute. We chose to honor significant partners whose work reflects the values of excellence, community contribution, and innovation that we strive to instill at HIT. This initiative expresses our commitment to recognizing partners whose contributions have helped build an advanced, values-driven academic, technological, and social community.”
Mr. Pinhas (Pini) Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, added: “The true winners are we, who are fortunate to benefit from your important work and enjoy the fruits of your contribution. You are deeply committed to Israeli society and to the vision of HIT as an academic, technological, and values-based institution. We thank you for years of dedication, creativity, and generosity”.
Mr. Samuel Goldberg, CEO of HIT, concluded: “HIT’s success is the result of ongoing collaboration with many partners who work alongside us. The Special Appreciation Award emphasizes the importance of those partners, individuals and organizations whose support enables us to expand our impact and lead innovative, high-quality initiatives for the benefit of society”.
Written in collaboration with HIT