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Internet Hall of Fame

The Internet Hall of Fame is an honorary lifetime achievement award administered by the Internet Society (ISOC) in recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Internet.[1]

Internet Hall of Fame

Visionaries, leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global Internet.

Annual

United States

2012

Overview[edit]

The Internet Hall of Fame was established in 2012, on the 20th anniversary of ISOC.[2] Its stated purpose is to "publicly recognize a distinguished and select group of visionaries, leaders and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the global Internet".[1]


Nominations may be made by anyone through an applications process. The Internet Hall of Fame Advisory Board is responsible for the final selection of inductees.[1] The advisory board is made up of professionals in the Internet industry.[3]

Pioneers: "Individuals who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet."

Global Connectors: "Individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the Internet."

Innovators: "Individuals who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet's reach."

Internet celebrity

Internet pioneers

IEEE Internet Award

SIGCOMM Award

Official website

from Wired, 2012

Q&As with the living inductees