ACM/SIGDA 2026 Awards Call-for-Nomination Open Now

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:


πŸ”Ή 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.
πŸ“… Deadline: April 30, 2026
More details: ACM Outstanding PhD award


πŸ”Ή ACM/SIGDA Pioneering Achievement Award

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


πŸ”Ή SIGDA Outstanding New Faculty Award (ONFA)

Recognizes a junior faculty member demonstrating exceptional promise and impact in EDA research and education.
πŸ“… 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.