Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award

Established in late 1997. A crystal memento, illuminated certificate, and $10,000 honorarium are awarded to recognize innovative contributions to high-performance computing systems that best exemplify the creative spirit demonstrated by Seymour Cray.

In recognition of the evolution of high-performance computing systems, awardees may be recognized for technologies that have contributed to a working machine deployed at scale, which has had long-term impact valued by the HPC community.

Funding for the Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award is available through an IEEE Foundation fund, which was fully endowed through a partnership between the IEEE Computer Society and HPE. Thanks to the generous support of HPE, the endowment enables permanent funding for the award.

The award nomination requires a minimum of 3 endorsements by the award deadline. Review Nomination Questions (pdf)   |  Self- nominations will not be accepted.  Read Policies & Procedures

2025 Presentation Dates at SC25  St. Louis, Missouri

Presentation:  Tuesday, 18 November 2025 | Recipient Keynote:  Wednesday, 19 November 2025

2025 Seymour Cray Subcommittee Chair