Jack P.C. Kleijnen of Tilburg University, the Netherlands, was presented with the Informs Simulation Society's highest honor, the Lifetime Professional Achievement Award, at this year's Winter Simulation Conference in Orlando, Fla. Unrelated to this award, a special research track was held in tribute to Kleijnen at the conference, where he was further recognized by being a speaker at the Titan's of Simulation honorary assembly.

Kleijnen has excelled in many of the criteria that are qualifications for this award and has made significant contributions to the field of simulation and in other areas for more than 40 years. His published work includes six books and almost 200 papers, many receiving awards. He was described in one of the nomination's supporting letters as "a true pioneer in simulation research." Another endorsement letter said: "Keeping track of Jack Kleijnen's research is close to a full-time job."

Kleijnen has also distinguished himself in his service to the profession. He is the only person in recent memory to have received an Operations Research Meritorious Service Award two years in a row for his editorial and refereeing work — in two different areas.

All the writers of supporting letters mentioned Kleijnen's direct and personal influence on their careers. One of Kleijnen's most notable traits is his consistent energy and infectious enthusiasm for simulation. As noted in one letter, Kleijnen has a "downright charming and genuine fascination with new ideas." All who know Kleijnen will agree with the remark in another supporting letter that points to his constant level of enthusiasm and prolific work both within simulation and in other areas, calling him simulation's "great ambassador."






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