From: Philip Wadler Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:36:12 +0000 (UTC) Group(s): comp.lang.ml Subject: SIGPLAN Programming Languages Achievement Award
Please send in your nominations! Directions below. A wide range of nominations ensures a robust and reprenentative award. -- Philip Wadler, chair, SIGPLAN Programming Languages Achievement Award Committee
Programming Languages Achievement Award
Given by ACM SIGPLAN to recognize an individual or individuals who has made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of programming languages. The contribution can be a single event or a life-time of achievement. The award includes a prize of $5,000.
Recipients:
2005: Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides 2004: John Backus 2003: John Reynolds 2002: John McCarthy 2001: Robin Milner 2000: Susan Graham 1999: Ken Kennedy 1998: Fran Allen 1997: Guy Steele
Nominations
Nominations for the programming languages achievement award should be submitted by January 5, 2006 to the secretary of SIGPLAN, secretary_sigplan _at_ acm.org.