From the IEEE to the Internet Hall of Fame, the world's leading technical bodies have honored Steve Crocker's part in creating the Internet.
ACM, the world's largest computing society, names as Fellows the top 1% of its members for outstanding contributions to computing. Crocker was recognized for his foundational work on the ARPANET.
Inducted in the Hall's inaugural class as one of the founding Pioneers, alongside the other people who designed and built the early Internet.
Presented on 6 November 2024 at the 121st IETF meeting in Dublin. The award is named for his fellow Van Nuys High alumnus and NWG colleague, the long-serving RFC Editor.
An IEEE Technical Field Award for exceptional contributions to the advancement of Internet technology for network architecture, mobility and end-use applications.
For pioneering leadership in the design of the ARPANET host-host protocols and applications.
Recognizing a lifetime of service to the Internet, from its first protocols to its global governance.
An honorary doctoral degree in recognition of his contributions to the creation and development of the Internet.
“Notes are encouraged to be timely rather than polished.”
Crocker's accounts of how the Internet's open standards process began, plus the primary sources.