C&C_Prize

C&C Prize

C&C Prize

Award

The NEC C&C Prize (Japanese: C&C賞) is an award given by the NEC Corporation "in recognition of outstanding contributions to research and development and/or pioneering work in the fields of semiconductors, computers, telecommunications and their integrated technologies."[1] Established in 1985, through the NEC's nonprofit C&C Foundation, C&C Prizes are awarded to two groups or individuals annually. There is no restriction on nationality of nominees. Winners will receive a prize which includes a cash award of 10,000,000 yen and a certificate. The award ceremony is held annually in Tokyo, Japan.

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Recipients

Medal recipients include Nobel Prize winners and scientists, from the father of optics to the pioneer of Internet.

  • Wilkes: First Electronic Computer - C&C Prize, 1981
  • Kao: Father of Optics - C&C Prize, 1987
  • Vint: Internet Pioneer - C&C Prize, 1996
  • Dijkstra: Shortest Path - C&C Prize, 2002
  • Linus: Creator of Linux - C&C Prize, 2010

Years (2018–present)

Years (2007–2017)

Years (1996–2006)

Years (1985–1995)

References

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    Awards | NEC C&C Foundation
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