SIGGRAPH - Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques

SIGGRAPH Steven A. Coons Award

Given in odd numbered years to recognize an individual who has made significant and lasting contribution(s) to the field of computer graphics and interactive techniques over an extended period of time. The award includes a prize of $6,000.

SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award

Given annually to recognize an individual for outstanding achievement in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The award includes a prize of $2,000.

SIGGRAPH Outstanding Service Award

Given in even-numbered years to recognize outstanding service to SIGGRAPH by a volunteer and recognizes persons who have given extraordinary service both in the trenches and in positions of more responsibility or visibility, over a significant period of time.

SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award

Given annually to a young researcher who has made a recent significant contribution to the field of computer graphics and is new to the field.

(i.e., received their Ph.D. or the equivalent up to seven years ago).

The intent is to recognize people very early in their careers who have already made a notable contribution and are likely to make more. The award includes a prize of $1,000.

SIGGRAPH Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement in Digital Art

Awarded annually to an artist who has created a substantial and important body of work that significantly advances aesthetic content in the field of digital art.

SIGGRAPH Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

Awarded annually to recognize a recent doctoral candidate who has successfully defended and completed his or her Ph.D. dissertation in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

SIGGRAPH Practitioner Award

Given to recognize outstanding contributions to the practice and advancement of Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.The award includes a prize of $2,000, a plaque and travel and registration expenses for the North American SIGGRAPH conference.

SIGGRAPH Academy

The ACM SIGGRAPH Academy is an honorary group of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the field of computer graphics and interactive techniques. Selected annually, these are the principal leaders of the field, whose efforts have shaped the disciplines and/or industry, and led the research and/or innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques.

SIGGRAPH Distinguished Educator Award

Given annually by ACM SIGGRAPH to recognize pedagogical contributions to computer graphics and interactive techniques at any educational level or within the context of any discipline. 

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