The ACM Eugene L. Lawler Award is awarded every two or three years by the Association for Computing Machinery to an individual or a group of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the use of information technology for humanitarian purposes in a wide range of social domains.[1][2] It is named after the computer scientistEugene Lawler.[3] The award includes a financial reward of US$5,000.[4]
For their contributions to GI@School (Geoinformatics at Schools), a program that encourages young people to develop a fascination for computer science and computer science research
For developing FrontlineSMS, using mobile technology and text messaging to empower people to share information, organize aid, and reconnect communities during crises.
For research, development, and deployment of cost-effective embedded-system and software solutions addressing mobility and education challenges of the visually impaired in the developing world.
For developing a range of innovative applications in health, education, the internet, and financial services, benefiting underserved communities around the globe.
Antonia Stone
Albrecht Ehrensperger
Johannes Schöning,[6]
Ken Banks
Meenakshi Balakrishnan