The AES recognizes and honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of audio in engineering, technology, service, and the arts through its Awards Program.
In 2005, John Strawn was presented with the AES Board of Governors Award for chairing the 117th Convention of the Audio Engineering Society in San Francisco, California, October 2004.
1990: Board of Governors Award
2007: Board of Governors Award
2010: Board of Governors Award