2026 Fellow Awards

Celebrating pioneers of our digital world.

On April 25, 2026, CHM will celebrate the 2026 Fellows.

The CHM Fellow Awards Program honors distinguished technology pioneers—unsung heroes and legends—for their outstanding merits and significant contributions to the advancement of computing and the evolution of the digital age.

This prestigious program includes collection, education, research and media efforts that preserve each Fellow’s stories for future generations and reflect their seminal work to help shape a better future. Learn more.

2026 FELLOW AWARDS CELEBRATION

Join technology leaders, innovators, and visionaries from around the world to celebrate the remarkable contributions of the CHM Fellow honorees.

This year’s celebration will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Sponsorship

CHM offers several levels of individual and corporate sponsorships.

For more information about becoming a CHM Fellow Awards sponsor, please contact Leslie Grothaus.

Tribute Gifts

We are pleased to offer a meaningful way to honor this year’s Fellows. With a tribute gift of $1,000 or more, you will be recognized in the event program as a champion of their leadership and lasting impact. Your generosity helps preserve and share the remarkable stories of innovation that continue to inspire future generations.

For more information about making a Tribute Gift in honor of our 2026 Fellows, please contact Becca De Oliveira at [email protected].

Hall of Fellows

For over three decades, the CHM Fellow Awards Program has honored distinguished technology pioneers—unsung heroes and legends—for their outstanding merit and significant contributions that have advanced computing, illuminated our world, and propelled humanity forward. Past honorees include Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak, NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang, NASA mathematician and “hidden figure” Katherine Johnson, internet pioneer Vint Cerf, and ENIAC programmer Jean Bartik. Their stories are preserved for future generations in CHM’s Hall of Fellows.

Explore our Hall of Fellows.

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