Every award
AAAI Classic Paper AwardHonors the most influential paper or papers from a specific past AAAI conference year; 2 papers won in 2026.AAAI · usually Jan
AAAI/EAAI Patrick Henry Winston Outstanding Educator AwardFor people who have made major contributions to AI education that benefit the field and society; Alan Mackworth and 1 other won in 2026.AAAI · usually Jan or Feb
AAAI FellowsRecognizes AAAI members who have made significant, sustained contributions to artificial intelligence; Alan Fern and 11 others won in 2026.AAAI · usually Jan or Feb
AAAI Outstanding Paper AwardHonors papers at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence that exemplify the highest standards in technical contribution and exposition, recommended during blind review; 5 papers won in 2026.AAAI · usually Jan
AAAI Squirrel AI Award for Artificial Intelligence for the Benefit of HumanityA $1 million award for positive impacts of artificial intelligence that protect, enhance and improve human life; Shakir Mohamed won in 2026.AAAI · usually Jan or Feb
AAAI Feigenbaum PrizeFor high-impact contributions to AI through experimental research; James Hendler and 1 other won in 2025.AAAI · usually Jan or Feb