A distinguished committee meets annually with Dr. Deisenhofer to consider candidates submitted by nominators throughout the United States and abroad. These Laureates are chosen from international candidates and celebrated in an Awards Ceremony. The Kilby Awards Foundation annually recognizes five to seven individuals who make extraordinary contributions to society through science, technology, innovation, invention and education. Laureates are chosen without regard to race, religion, gender or national origin. Neither self-nominations nor internal corporate nominations are appropriate.
All nominations are confidential.
Identity of the nominating individual or organization is kept in strict confidence. Nominees must be living and must personally have made a significant contribution to science, technology, innovation, invention or education. Laureates must be present for the symposium and awards ceremony. Normally, the prizes are awarded to one person, but may be shared by partners in a specific activity. Young Innovator nominees are individuals under 40 whose past accomplishments and future potential indicate exceptional promise.