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NEC C&C Prize
Awarded forFor outstanding contributions to semiconductors, computers, telecommunications and their integrated technologies
Sponsored byNEC C&C Foundation, JAPAN
Date1985 (1985)
LocationTokyo
CountryJapan Japan
First awarded1985
Websitewww.candc.or.jp/en/index.html

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.

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

Years (2007-2017)

Years (1996-2006)

Years (1985-1995)

References

  1. ^ Awards | NEC C&C Foundation
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