Jan 31, 2023
Steven Anson Coons Award
Steven Anson Coons Award
Steven Anson Coons Award
The Steven A. Coons award for outstanding creative contributions to computer graphics is presented in odd-numbered years to honor an individual who has made a lifetime contribution to computer graphics and interactive techniques. The award includes a $6,000 cash prize and a specially commissioned statue.
Nomination Procedure
To nominate an individual for the Steven Anson Coons award, ACM SIGGRAPH members are encouraged to send an email to the Technical Awards Chair (technical_awards@siggraph.org) by January 31.
Requirements
- Name, address, phone number, and email address of the nominator
- Name and email address of the candidate
- Suggested citation (maximum of 25 words)
- Nomination statement (maximum of 500 words in length) addressing why the candidate should receive this award
Your nomination should describe a candidate’s most significant research contributions, industrial impact, community service, and/or contributions to other areas of computer graphics and interactive techniques. The Technical Awards Committee uses nomination statements as the main basis for their selections, so a concise and clear statement is strongly encouraged. Descriptions of a few most impactful contributions are preferable to a long list of activities.
