Presented to
An individual or multiple recipients up to three in number
Scope
For exceptional contributions to the advancement of Internet technology for network architecture, mobility, and/or end-use applications
Prize
The award consists of a bronze medal, certificate, and cash honorarium.
Basis for judging
In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: innovation, leadership in the field, contributions to open system, specification, honors or other achievements, and the quality of the nomination.