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WE CELEBRATE INNOVATION
We honor established and emerging scientists whose leadership and creativity in advanced communications technology will create a more digitally inclusive world.
Established in 1974, the Marconi Prize is often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for Communications.” This prestigious award recognizes innovators who have made a significant contribution to increasing digital inclusivity through advanced information and communications technology.
2024 Marconi Prize Winner Teresa H. Meng
Cited for fundamental technical contributions to and commercial leadership in all-CMOS Wi-Fi technology, leading to its widespread use in practice.
I focus on using my expertise to make the world a more equitable place by making complex communications devices more affordable and accessible to the public. By working with other like-minded engineers to create a ubiquitous and robust communication environment in which people can affordably interact with one another from anywhere at any time, we are able to provide a richer communications experience for everyone.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Marconi Society Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose overall career accomplishments have made a significant impact on our field.
2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Vinton G. Cerf
I am deeply honored to be the first person to receive both the Marconi Prize and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Marconi Society comprises a stellar group of colleagues and peers whose innovations have created opportunity for everyone in the world. Who would not want to be part of that?
The Young Scholar Award recognizes emerging communications technology leaders and inspires the next generation of innovators.
2023 Young Scholars Venkat Arun, Ronit Sohanpal and Zixian Wei
These outstanding young researchers are recognized for their research in optical and wireless communication and designing networked systems.