Distinguished Service Award
The CRA Distinguished Service Award honors individuals or organizations for outstanding, sustained service that has significantly advanced the computing research community.
Funder: Computing Research Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (nomination receipt) | January 2027 (nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recognition for outstanding service to the computing research community.
Summary: Honors individuals or organizations for exceptional service contributions that have significantly advanced the computing research community.
Key Information: This is a recognition/award, not a research grant; current CRA Board members are not eligible.
Description
The Computing Research Association's Distinguished Service Award is an annual recognition presented to individuals or organizations that have made outstanding service contributions with major impact on the computing research community. The award celebrates transformative efforts in areas such as government affairs, professional societies, publications, conferences, and leadership that strengthen the infrastructure, vision, and diversity of the field. Recipients are honored for sustained, exceptional service that expands opportunities, fosters high-impact research, and promotes positive change across computing research.
