C&C Prize

Note: This is not a limited submission and is being announced as a courtesy only.

The NEC C&C Foundation mission is to foster growth in the electronics industry by encouraging and supporting research and development activities and pioneering work in the field of computers, communications, electron devices and their integrated technologies, that is, C&C.

One of the activities of the Foundation is to present its C&C Prize to distinguished persons in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development and furtherance of C&C technologies. Up to two individuals or teams receive this prize annually. There can be as many as three people in a group. Each recipient is given a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award (10,000,000 yen for each group).

(1) Individual prize

This prize is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions, either directly or in a leadership role, to the achievement being recognized. When multiple people contributed to the achievement, up to three individuals may be honored with one prize. Each recipient is given a certificate, a plaque, and a cash award that will be evenly distributed among the recipients.

(2)Team prize

This prize is awarded to a team whose members have effectively worked together to reach common goals, drawing on each member’s strengths to achieve significant milestones that merit this recognition. Up to 10 key team members who have made significant contributions will be recognized by name in conjunction with their team's designation. The team will receive an award certificate, a plaque, and a cash award that will be evenly distributed among key team members. At the C&C Prize Ceremony, three team members will be invited as representatives to accept the certificate and prizes on behalf of their team.

Application Instructions

See the nomination form on the Foundation's web page.