Nominations
Nominations are now open.
If you are inspired by the visionaries who shaped the Internet as we know it today, we want to hear from you! Award nominations for 2025 are open from 20 January to 28 March. Inductees will be announced and honored at a ceremony in September. For updates and information, follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
How Do I Know if Someone Is Eligible
Individuals are eligible for nomination if they have significantly helped create, develop, or expand the global Internet. This includes individuals working in visible or behind-the-scenes roles.
Criteria for Evaluation
Impact
Impact on the development or growth of the Internet that is directly related to its advancement or evolution.
Influence
Influence over society at large, the work of others in the field, the next generation, and/or another important group.
Reach
Reach related to the expansion of the Internet to bridge the digital divide and enrich people’s lives with global impact or within key audiences or specific geographies.
Innovation
Innovation in creating new paradigms, eliminating obstacles, or accelerating advancements for the Internet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Dates
20 January 2025
Nominations Open
28 March 2025
Nominations Close
March-July 2025
Inductees Selection Process
September 2025
Induction Ceremony
