Aldo Cugnini2025 Lechner Award Recipient

Cugnini, AGC Systems principal, is a distinguished broadcast engineer whose career spans over 25 years, marked by significant contributions to digital television standards and technologies.  He played a leadership role in developing ATSC digital television systems, contributing to both ATSC 1.0 and the next-generation ATSC 3.0 standards.

“Aldo Cugnini’s long-standing dedication to ATSC and his pivotal work in ITU-R have been instrumental in positioning ATSC 3.0 as a truly international broadcast standard,” said Madeleine Noland, President of ATSC.  “His technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and international leadership make him richly deserving of the 2025 Lechner Award.”

– Madeleine Noland, ATSC President

Cugnini also serves as the International Telecommunication Union’s Co-Chair of the ITU-R SG6 WP6A Rapporteur Group on ATSC 3.0, actively participating in international standardization efforts to incorporate ATSC 3.0 into global broadcasting frameworks.  Credited with 14 issued patents in digital television, audio, broadcasting, and spectrum management, Cugnini’s extensive experience and contributions have been instrumental in advancing digital broadcasting technologies.