ACM Awards Program Documents

This page collects documents of interest to participants in the ACM Awards Program: nominators, nominees, and committee members. They are grouped by intended audience.

The ACM Awards program encompasses Advanced Member Grades as well as awards; except as noted, the documents here apply to both.

Information about nominations for specific awards will be found elsewhere on the ACM website and on the webpages of the individual Special Interest Groups (SIGs).

Documents of interest to nominators, nominees, and committee members

ACM Awards Summary Chart

This chart summarizes the chief characteristics of ACM-level awards. Potential nominators and nominees will find it helpful in identifying pertinent awards.

Advice for Award Nominators and Endorsers

Each ACM-level award has a web page describing the nomination requirements. All require a completed nomination form and supporting endorsement letters. This document provides important advice and guidance for the creation of these materials. Every nominator should read it before submitting a nomination.

Policies for Honors Conferred by ACM

ACM Awards Conflict of Interest Policy

These documents detail the essential role of ethics in the awarding of honors by ACM.

A.M. Turing Award FAQ

The Turing Award is ACM’s oldest and most prestigious award. This document helps potential nominators and nominees understand the criteria for this award and addresses some common misconceptions.

Policies and Guide for Establishing, Modifying, or Discontinuing an ACM Award

Proposal Template for Establishing an Award

This document and the associated template define the classes of ACM Awards and describe how to create and modify awards. These policies and procedures apply to ACM-level awards and SIG awards. To create a Best Paper Award for an ACM periodical, see Guidelines for Establishing a Best Paper Award for ACM Periodicals.

Documents chiefly of interest to award committee members and prospective ones

Award Committee Procedures

Each ACM-level award has an associated committee that evaluates nominations. This document describes the procedures by which committees operate. Every individual who serves on an award committee should read this document.

Procedures for Honors Conferred by ACM

This document details the procedures used by award committees to implement the “Policies for Honors Conferred by ACM”, above.

Timelines and workload descriptions for award committees

Though ACM award committees operate similarly, each has its own characteristics: the timeline for its activities and decision-making, expected workload, and the like. The documents below provide these details, which members and prospective members of committees need to know.

Awards & Recognition

Call for 2024 Award Nominations

Each year, ACM recognizes technical and professional achievements within the computing and information technology community through its celebrated Awards Program, and welcomes nominations for candidates whose work exemplifies the best and most influential contributions to our community and society at large. ACM's award committees evaluate the contributions of candidates for various awards that span a spectrum of professional and technological accomplishments. When nominating, we ask people to consider ACM’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Nominations are due December 15, 2024, with the exception of the Doctoral Dissertation Award which is due October 31.

ACM Honors & Ethics

ACM formally recognizes individuals for significant contributions to the field, ACM, or its interests. This recognition includes ACM Awards, Advanced Member Grades, and SIG Awards, collectively termed Honors. ACM expects individuals it honors to abide by the ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Learn about the Policy for Honors Conferred by ACM.