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 2011, Michael Kelly was presented with the AES Board of Governors Award in recognition of chairing the AES 41st International Conference, “Audio for Games” in London, February 2–4, 2011.
2009: Board of Governors Award
2013: Board of Governors Award
2015: Board of Governors Award
2016: Board of Governors Award