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ACM Charles P. "Chuck" Thacker Breakthrough in Computing Award winners by year

ACM · Science prize · usually Apr or May · next expected Apr 2028

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For individuals or groups whose breakthrough in computing changed the field, given every other year.

EditionAnnouncedWinnersSource
20251
20221

The next date is an estimate from the months past editions were announced (Apr or May); it changes when ACM announces one.

New winnersSep 25, 2026Editions 2022, 2025 loaded with 2 winners; the 2025 edition named Jason Cong.
Award addedSep 25, 2026Now tracked: For individuals or groups whose breakthrough in computing changed the field.