2021 CHM Fellow Awards
A Virtual Yearlong Celebration
The 2021 CHM Fellow Awards marks the Museum’s first-ever virtual Fellow Awards. CHM will celebrate the 2021 Fellows in a yearlong four-part series of thought-provoking virtual events and engaging digital content that explores the story and impact of each honoree and the present and future of tech for humanity.
2021 Honorees
Events
Spring: Trust & Collaboration
Raymond Ozzie│Thursday, March 18, 2021
Building a Better World Through Tech for Collaboration
Celebrating 2021 CHM Fellow Raymond Ozzie with Bill Gates, Esther Dyson, Mark Cuban, and Others
For all footage from “Building a Better World Through Tech for Collaboration,” video extras, and related content, visit our dedicated page to 2021 CHM Fellow Ray Ozzie.
Summer: Diversity & Inclusion
Raj Reddy│ Thursday, June 24, 2021
Empowering Humanity Through Technology
Celebrating Raj Reddy for his groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer science education
For all footage from “Empowering Humanity Through Technology,” video extras, and related content, visit our dedicated page to 2021 CHM Fellow Raj Reddy.
Fall: Leadership & Ethics
Andries van Dam│Thursday, September 23, 2021
Visualizing A Better Future
Celebrating Andy van Dam for a lifetime of contributions to computer graphics, hypertext, and education
For all footage from “Visualizing A Better Future,” video extras, and related content, visit our dedicated page to 2021 CHM Fellow Andy van Dam.
Winter: Creativity & Expression
Lillian F. Schwartz│Thursday, December 9, 2021
Breaking Boundaries: Celebrating Creativity With Computer Art Pioneer Lillian F. Scwhartz
A celebration of Lillian F. Schwartz for her pioneering work at the intersection of art and computing
For all footage from “Breaking Boundaries,” video extras, and related content, visit our dedicated page to 2021 Fellow Lillian F. Schwartz.
Headline Sponsor
Education Sponsors
Become a Sponsor
CHM offers several levels of individual and corporate sponsorships that include access to backstage events with our Fellows, options to host pre- and post-event lounges, and opportunities to share a written testimonial about a Fellow on our virtual platform.
For more information about becoming a CHM Fellow Awards sponsor, please contact Leslie Grothaus.
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, 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.