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I would like to reiterate the creation of the first three volumes of the Art of Computer Programming was nothing short of heroic scientific act. That tremendous contribution of Donald Knuth to the systematization of computer science, to the theory of compiling, to algorithms theory did not went unnoticed. Here is a partial list of recognitions and awards that he received (may be not that current):
Also the Donald E. Knuth prize for outstanding contributions to the foundations of computer science was established by the ACM Special Interest Group on Algorithms and Computing Theory (SIGACT) and the IEEE Technical Committee on the Mathematical Foundations of Computing. It is awarded every 1.5 years (I would prefer 2.56 year ;-)
The Prize includes a $5000 award and a $1000 travel stipend (for travel to the award ceremony) paid by ACM SIGACT and IEEE TCMFC. The Prize is awarded for major research accomplishments and contributions to the foundations of computer science over an extended period of time. The first Knuth Prize was presented at the 1996 ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing (STOC). Future prizes will be awarded alternately at the ACM STOC and the IEEE Conference on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS).
The Knuth Prize winner is selected by a Prize Committee consisting of 6 individuals selected by the SIGACT and TCMFC Chairs. In selecting the Knuth Prize winner, the Committee will place particular attention on a sustained record of high-impact, seminal contributions to the foundations of computer science. The selection can also be partly based on educational accomplishments and contributions such as fundamental textbooks and high-quality students. The award is not based on service work for the community, although service might be included in the citation for a winner if it is appropriate.
Nominations for the prize will be considered by the Committee, but are not required in order to receive the Prize. All nominations should be sent to the Chair of the Prize Committee. Here are some past winnders:
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