The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards 1 nm fk i sifigy nmm mm % 1 c, r fl ft 5 tffWS111 ■ 1 The Computerworld SmithsonianAwards arepresented on an annual basis to recognize andpromote the outstanding achievements ofindividuals who use information technologyfor the benefit of mankind. In order to unlock the truly evolutionary power of information technology, it must be linked closely to human values which drivepositive change: Cooperation. Leadership. Dedication. Responsibility. Vision. In making heroes of those who guide the use of information technology with these values in mind, standards will be setfor succeeding generations as we enter the 21st century. Remarkable achievements will be attained if information technology is applied to seemingly insurmountable problems. It is the goal of thisprogram to encourage individuals in their struggle to solve such problems, and to recognize thempubliclywhen they succeed. The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards were established in 1989 to demystify information technology for the general public. Award winners become part of the ongoing Information Age exhibit at the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of American History. As part of the Smithsonian's collection, the winners' names and applications will become a permanent part of the history of information technology in the United States of America. The Awards are presented in June of each year. Major partners of the Computerworld Smithsonian Awards include a select group of sponsoring com- panies, the Chairmen's Committee, Computerworld and the SmithsonianInstitution's National Museum of American History. The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards will be presented in thefollowing ten categories: Business, Education, Environment, Finance, Government, Manufacturing, Media, Medicine, Science and Transportation. Nominationsfor the Computerworld Smithsonian Awards clearly demonstrate the positive impact of information technology. Winners ofthe Computerworld Smithsonian Awards have demonstrated that information technology can: / Help locate missing children. y/* Ensure that blood supplies are clean and adequate. Amass and coordinate crucial environmental information, helping us to plan more effectively for a sustainable future. Broadcast vital issues instantly across the globe. 4* ST' Automatically warn communities of impending emergencies. Empower poor and disadvantaged students to achieve newlevels of learning. V Enable us to track and understand world weather patterns. ■. Spot forest fires in remote and fragile wilderness areas. Help educate the illiterate. Give the blind access to powerful tools of communication. iate lifesavine information Coordinate lifesaving information "Ify in times of emergency such as floods, fires or earthquakes. Help physically-challenged people to interact with the world. %, Richard Stewart Charles E. Exley, Jr. Computer Corporation NCRCorporation ofAmerica Steven R Jobs Robert M. Price NeXT, Inc. Control Data Richard L. Nolan Corporation Nolan, Norton & Co. John A. Rollwagen Research, Raymond J. Noorda Cray Inc. Novell, Inc. R John Imlay, Jr. William C. Ferguson D & B Software NYNEX Corporation Edson D. deCastro Data General Jack M. Berdy On-lineSoftware Corporation International, Inc. Michael M. Michigami Lawrence J. Ellison The Computerworld Datapoint Corporation Oracle Corporation SmithsonianAwards Jack C. Davis Dataproducts Robert H. Cawly Tel: 617-349-3704 Corporation Price Waterhouse Fax: 617-349-3599 JamesH. Goodnight William Atkins SAS Institute Inc. The Chairmen's Deloitte & louche Committeeserves as R. James Macaleer the select nominating Robert W Mahoney Diebold, SharedMedical for theAwards, Incorporated Systems Corporation froup'he 1991 members Kenneth H. Olsen include: Digital Equipment Hans Decker Corporation Siemens Corporation Patrick J. McGovern Michael J.King LesAlberthal o « International Data Software1 AG ofNorth Group EDS AmiAmerica,"p Inc. Eugene R. Kunde 01 Fritz Landmann America, Salvatore Simeone Computerworld Epson Inc. Softwareq r. Engineering G. Steven Burrill ofAmerica,A Inc. RogerKennedy Ernst & of National Museum of Young Ryaln i R. Poppa American History Desmond Cunningham Storage Technology Smithsonian Institution Gandalf Corporation Inc. John C. Lewis Technologies William E. Foster Amdahl Corporation John A.Young Stratus Computer, Inc. Hewlett-Packard George T. Shaheen Scott G. McNealy Andersen Consulting Company Sun Microsystems, Inc. B. Moore John Sculley Gary Mark B. Hoffman Apple Computer, Inc. Hitachi Data Systems Sybase, Inc. John E Akers Edward M. Esber, Jr. IBM Corporation Robert E. Cook Ashton-Tate Systems Inc. Corporation Gerald D. Cohen Builders, Inc. Eric A. Benhamou Robert E. Allen Information 3Com Corporation AT&T Roger J. Sippl Inc. James G. Treybig David C. Mahoney Informix Software, Tandem Computers Banyan Systems Inc. Gary J. Morgenthaler Incorporated Philippe Kahn Ingres Corporation Larry Michels Borland Francis A.Tarkenton The Santa Cruz International, Inc. KnowledgeWare, Inc. Operation Roland D. Pampel Jim Manzi William R. Johnson Bull HN Information LotusDevelopment Toshiba America Systems Inc. Corporation Information Systems, Inc. GordonA. Campbell William G. McGowan Casey Cowell Chips and MCI Communications U.S. Robotics Technologies, Inc. E Mark Kuhlmann W Michael Blumenthal Thomas M. Nies McDonnellDouglas Unisys Corporation Cincom Systems, Inc. Integration Systems Richard W Miller Kenneth N. Pontikes Company WangLaboratories,Inc. Comdisco, Inc. T. H. Bruggere Mentor Graphics Bernard K. Tse Benjamin M. Rosen Corporation Wyse Technology Inc. Compaq Computer David T. Kearns Corporation Bill Gates Microsoft Corporation XeroxCorporation Charles B. Wang P Frank Computer Associates George M. C. Fisher John International, Zenith Data Systems Inc. Motorola Inc. Corporation Center, The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards The Computerworld Smithsonian Award Program was founded in 1989 to honor men and women who have achieved outstanding progress for society through the visionary use of information technology. By recognizing these individuals we seek to demystify public perceptions of computer technology and to clearly identify the benefits this technology brings to the lives of the general public. The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History joined with Computerworld, the leading newsweekly in the information industry, and our Chairmen's Committee to seek out these individuals. The Chairmen's Committee is comprised of 72 ofthe leading chairmen in the information technology industry. These chairmen and their companies serve as the select nominating group for the Awards. The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards is a nonprofit program. The Smithsonian Institution will be the recipient of an annual endowment generated from the Awards. All winners will be displayed in the Information Age Exhibit at the museum. In addition, all nominations will become part of an on-going national historical database of applications of information technology which will track, over time, the ways in which technology contributes to positive change in our world. 11A MountAuburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 USA Tel: 617-349-3704 Fax: 617-349-3599 IT~ Smithsonia„ lns„tutiontHNEWS Media only: Susan Foster (202) 357-3129 Sept. 27, 1990 Smithsonian Institution Joan Geoghegan (617) 661-6330 Cudaback Strategic Communications SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ESTABLISHES NATIONAL DATA BASE FROM COMPUTERWORLD SMITHSONIAN AWARD NOMINATIONS The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has announced the creation of a national historical data base drawn from the nominations for the annual Computerworld Smithsonian Awards David Allison, curator in the museum's Division of Computers, Information and Society, said the data are historically valuable because the awards process is a careful annual review of information technology and its changing impact on society In the past two years of the awards program, more than 400 nominations describing new applications of information technology have been submitted for consideration. Award winners are chosen by an independent panel of experts in the computer field. Last years winners included Berkeley Systems, for its "outSPOKEN speech synthesizer for the visually impaired and learning disabled"; and Purdue University for its use of supercomputer calculations to analyze surface features and interaction of viruses at atomic resolutions The Computerworld Smithsonian Awards, a non-profit program, is the only national program honoring the innovative uses of information technology. The awards program is designed to recognize outstanding technological innovation, demystify public perceptions about technology and identify the benefits that technology brings to the public. SI-416-90 more- Oifice of Public Affairs, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. 20560 (202) 357-2627 *.» - 2 The awards program is a partnership between the Smithsonian Institution, Computerworld and a committee of 65 leading chairmen and companies from the information industry. The data base will become part of the Division of Computers, Information and Society research collection, which includes historical artifacts, oral histories of many computer pioneers, photographs, films and video materials. ## # # The Chairmen's Gary J. Morgenthaler The Committee Ingres Corporation Computerworld Smithsonian Awards Patrick J. McGovern Francis A.Tarkenton International Data KnowledgeWare, Inc. Group Jim Manzi Fritz Landmann Lotus Development Computerworld Corporation RogerKennedy William G. McGowan