Annual award program recognizes honorees for significant contributions in computer graphics, artificial intelligence, video games, and the internet
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — May 30, 2024 — The Computer History Museum (CHM), the leading institution decoding technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity—today proudly announced its 2024 Fellow Award honorees:
The CHM Fellow Awards honor distinguished technology pioneers—unsung heroes and legends—for their outstanding merit and significant contributions to the advancement of computing and the evolution of the digital age. This year’s Fellow Awards gala will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at CHM.
This prestigious program is supported by collecting, education, research, and media efforts that reflect the seminal work of each Fellow honoree and preserve their stories for future generations. Fellows are selected annually through a public nomination process and honored at an exclusive gala ceremony. Selections are made by a panel of historians, researchers, industry leaders, CHM staff, and past Fellows.
“Inducting new Fellows is one of the highlights of our year at CHM,” said President and CEO Dan’l Lewin. “We’re honored to recognize these brilliant, creative individuals and excited to share stories about how their innovations have affected the digital world we live in today.”
Over its three-decade history, the Fellow Awards have demonstrated the diverse ways people have contributed to computing. Previous winners include Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak, NASA mathematician and “hidden figure” Katherine Johnson, creator of Java James Gosling, software pioneer Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, semiconductor pioneer Gordon Moore, and World Wide Web creator Tim Berners Lee.
For more information about the 2024 Fellow Awards and the history of the program, please visit the Museum’s website.
About CHM
The Computer History Museum (CHM) is dedicated to decoding technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity. Located in Silicon Valley, the Museum curates the world's foremost collection of artifacts and oral histories, documenting the people, companies, and technological innovations that have shaped the world. Supported by staff, partners, volunteers, pioneers, and visionaries from around the world, CHM offers dynamic experiences spanning research, exhibits, events, and an unparalleled collection. The Museum strives to engage and inspire audiences, empowering them to become informed digital citizens and make choices for a better future.
Press contact: Carina Sweet, csweet@computerhistory.org, 650.810.1059
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