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WE CELEBRATE INNOVATION
We honor established and emerging scientists We honor established and emerging scientists whose leadership and creativity in advanced communications technology drive a more connected and sustainable 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 advancing information and communications technology.
2025 Marconi Prize Winner Nick McKeown
Cited for his fundamental contributions to high-performance switches and routers and to software defined networking and for transferring these contributions into widespread practice.
I really enjoy working with my students and colleagues on problems that challenge conventional wisdom and entrenched business practices. For example, SDN succeeded because it handed over the ‘keys to innovation’ to those who own and operate networks, so they can improve the Internet for themselves."
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.