This timeline highlights the numerous awards, honors, and recognitions Tim Berners-Lee has received for his invention of the World Wide Web and his contributions to computer science and society.
EFF Pioneer Award
1997
Berners-Lee received the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Award for his contributions to the development of the World Wide Web and his commitment to keeping it open and accessible.
Time 100: Most Important People of the 20th Century
1999
Berners-Lee was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century, recognizing the profound impact of the World Wide Web on society.
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)
2004
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) for his services to the global development of the Internet.
Induction into the Internet Hall of Fame
2012
Berners-Lee was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame for his pioneering work in developing the World Wide Web.
ACM A.M. Turing Award
2016
He received the ACM A.M. Turing Award, often referred to as the 'Nobel Prize of Computing,' for inventing the World Wide Web, the first web browser, and the fundamental protocols and algorithms allowing the Web to scale.
The Special Merit Award Webby
2017
He received a special merit Webby award for his significant achievements on the Internet.
Honorary Degrees and Other Awards
Ongoing
Berners-Lee has received numerous honorary degrees from universities around the world and continues to be recognized for his contributions to technology and society.
