A living chronology of major computing awards, laureates, and eras.Explore by person, prize, institution, topic, or year.

Award programs

Browse the awards behind the atlas

This directory shows which award programs are already represented in the atlas, their scope, founding year, current sample coverage, and direct jump-offs back into the searchable timeline.

major award

Turing Award

1966

Often described as the highest distinction in computer science, honoring lasting technical contributions across the field.

major award

Grace Hopper Award

1971

Highlights a single recent generation-defining contribution from a young computing professional.

major award

ACM Prize in Computing

2007

Recognizes early- to mid-career professionals whose work has fundamental impact across computing.

theory award

Knuth Prize

1996

Celebrates landmark achievements in theoretical computer science across a career.