ACM/SIGDA is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 award cycle. We encourage the EDA community to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions across career stages:

🔹 ACM Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award in Electronic Design Automation (OPDA)

Recognizes an exceptional Ph.D. dissertation with substantial contributions to EDA theory and/or practice.
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026
More details: ACM Outstanding PhD award

🔹 ACM/SIGDA Pioneering Achievement Award

Honors an individual for lifetime, outstanding contributions and sustained impact in electronic design automation.
📅 Deadline: April 10, 2026
More details: Pioneering Achievement Award

🔹 SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award (ONFA)

Recognizes a junior faculty member demonstrating exceptional promise and impact in EDA research and education.
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026
More details: Outstanding New Faculty Award

We strongly encourage members of the community to submit nominations and help highlight the remarkable achievements of our colleagues.