Linus Torvalds

Awards and Recognition

This timeline highlights the various awards and honors received by Linus Torvalds in recognition of his contributions to computer science and open-source software.

EFF Pioneer Award

1998

Linus receives the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Award for his work on Linux and his contributions to the free software movement.

Honorary Doctorate from Stockholm University

1999

Linus receives an honorary doctorate from Stockholm University.

Lovelace Medal

2000

Linus receives the Lovelace Medal from the British Computer Society.

Takeda Award

2001

Linus receives the Takeda Award for Social Contribution from the Takeda Foundation.

IEEE Computer Society Computer Pioneer Award

2005

Linus receives the IEEE Computer Society Computer Pioneer Award.

Honorary Doctorate from Linköping University

2008

Linus receives an honorary doctorate from Linköping University.

Millennium Technology Prize

2012

Linus Torvalds, along with Shinya Yamanaka, is awarded the Millennium Technology Prize by the Technology Academy Finland in recognition of their independent innovations.

Induction into the Internet Hall of Fame

2013

Linus is inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame as an Innovator for his significant contributions to the development of the Internet.