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[[File:David-Braben-Honorary-Doctorate-Degree-From-Abertay-University.png|thumb|250px|David Braben receives honorary doctorate from Abertay University]] | [[File:David-Braben-Honorary-Doctorate-Degree-From-Abertay-University.png|thumb|250px|David Braben receives honorary doctorate from Abertay University]] | ||
In 2013, David Braben was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Technology from Abertay University.<ref name=":3">https://scottishgames.net/2013/12/02/david-braben-receives-honorary-degree-from-abertay/</ref> Braben said | In 2013, David Braben was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Technology from Abertay University.<ref name=":3">https://scottishgames.net/2013/12/02/david-braben-receives-honorary-degree-from-abertay/</ref> Braben said, "<em>I’m delighted to receive an honorary degree today from Abertay University. As the first university in the world to teach a Computer Games Technology degree, and the organiser of the wonderful Dare to be Digital game design competition, Abertay has proven itself to be fantastically committed to educating the next generation of game developers. Computer science education is absolutely key to the future success of the UK, and linking strong school education – powered by initiatives like the Raspberry Pi – to world-leading university courses is exactly what we need to grow more great companies here."</em><ref name=":3" /> | ||
[[File:Queen-Elizabeth-II-David-Braben-OBE-2014.png|thumb|250px|Queen Elizabeth II presents David Braben with his OBE]] | [[File:Queen-Elizabeth-II-David-Braben-OBE-2014.png|thumb|250px|Queen Elizabeth II presents David Braben with his OBE]] | ||
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==== Officer of the Order of the British Empire ==== | ==== Officer of the Order of the British Empire ==== | ||
Braben was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to the UK computer and video games industry. It celebrates the work he has done for both of the UK’s video game and computer industries.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/06/42227-founder-frontier-david-braben-appointed-obe-queens-birthday-honors-list/</ref><ref>https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/david-braben-obe-elite-dangerous-commander-tequila-ginny-monroe</ref> Braben said | Braben was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to the UK computer and video games industry. It celebrates the work he has done for both of the UK’s video game and computer industries.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/06/42227-founder-frontier-david-braben-appointed-obe-queens-birthday-honors-list/</ref><ref>https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/david-braben-obe-elite-dangerous-commander-tequila-ginny-monroe</ref> Braben said, ''"I now have my medal! A huge honour, and I am very grateful to all those at Frontier that made this possible."''<ref>https://twitter.com/DavidBraben/status/535784659393970176</ref> | ||
[[File:David-Braben-OBE-Order-of-the-British-Empire-Award.png|thumb|250px|David Braben, OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire award]] | [[File:David-Braben-OBE-Order-of-the-British-Empire-Award.png|thumb|250px|David Braben, OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire award]] | ||
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[[File:David-Braben-BAFTA-Academy-Fellowship-Award.png|thumb|250px|David Braben, BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award]] | [[File:David-Braben-BAFTA-Academy-Fellowship-Award.png|thumb|250px|David Braben, BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award]] | ||
At the British Academy Games Awards on Thursday 12 March 2015, David Braben OBE received the BAFTA Fellowship. Awarded anually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games. Braben said | At the British Academy Games Awards on Thursday 12 March 2015, David Braben OBE received the BAFTA Fellowship. Awarded anually, the Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, television or games. Braben said, ''"I am absolutely delighted to be receiving a BAFTA Fellowship; it is an incredible honour. I have a truly great team behind me at Frontier, and without them I would not be receiving this, so the honour is effectively for all of us."''<ref name=":0">[http://www.bafta.org/games/awards/david-braben-fellowship-2015 David Braben: BAFTA Fellowship 2015] | ||
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Discussing the Fellowship, Harvey Elliott, Chairman of BAFTA’s Games Committee, said | Discussing the Fellowship, Harvey Elliott, Chairman of BAFTA’s Games Committee, said, “''With Elite recently celebrating its 30th anniversary, David Braben’s enthusiasm for the medium remains as undiminished today as it was back then. David is a genuine pioneer, not just in terms of game design or cultural significance but also in the field of computing, having championed the Raspberry Pi that recently became the most successful British computer of all time. The Academy Fellowship could not be more appropriate.”''<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Braben received a standing ovation when he took to the stage to be presented the award by fellow games industry legend Ian Livingstone. In his acceptance speech he suggested that the games industry is on the ''"cusp of a golden age"''.<ref name=":0" /> | Braben received a standing ovation when he took to the stage to be presented the award by fellow games industry legend Ian Livingstone. In his acceptance speech he suggested that the games industry is on the ''"cusp of a golden age"''.<ref name=":0" /> | ||