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Internet Hall of Fame 2025
Are you inspired by the visionaries who shaped the Internet as we know it today? Their groundbreaking contributions have connected people, driven innovation, and improved countless lives.
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Internet Hall of Fame nominations process is officially open! We proudly celebrate the pioneers and unsung heroes whose impact, influence, reach, and innovation continue to transform our digital world.
From the bold dreamers who pushed boundaries to the behind-the-scenes influencers whose contributions quietly powered the revolution, the Internet Hall of Fame honors those who have left an indelible mark on global connectivity and progress.
Nominate someone extraordinary and ensure their legacy is celebrated and remembered, inspiring younger generations to dream big and make a difference. Please review the nominee eligibility criteria and complete all compulsory fields on this form.
Your completed form is the primary tool used to determine the merits of your nominee. Please note that the form must be completed in English, and incomplete nominations will not be accepted.
Selection Criteria
The Internet Hall of Fame recognizes a select group of visionaries, leaders, and luminaries who have made significant contributions to the development and advancement of the Internet. In addition to those who have been more visible, the Internet Hall of Fame seeks nominees who have made crucial, behind-the-scenes contributions.
Nominees are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Impact on the development or growth of the Internet that is directly related to its advancement or evolution.
- Influence over society at large, the work of others in the field, the next generation, and/or another important group.
- Reach related to the expansion of the Internet to bridge the digital divide and enrich people’s lives with global impact or within key audiences or specific geographies.
- Innovation in creating new paradigms, eliminating obstacles, or accelerating advancements for the Internet.
Individuals previously nominated must be re-nominated to be considered, and individuals cannot nominate or endorse themselves.
Start your nomination
Endorsement Letters
The nomination requires three (3) endorsement letters from three independent endorsers, in addition to this nomination form. The endorsement letters should come from people both, within and beyond the nominee’s geographic region and place of employment, now or at the time of the contribution. An ideal nomination will have the endorsement of a globally diverse set of people with a variety of perspectives on the nominee’s contributions that reinforce the scope and global impact of the nominee’s work.
The nominator won't submit the nomination letters. Instead, the nominator must provide the email addresses of the individuals who will submit the endorsement letters. An automatic email request will be sent to them with a copy of the nomination form, information on the requirements, and instructions for submitting the letters. The nominator will not see the endorsement letters but will be notified when they have been submitted and when the nomination is complete.
Please allow sufficient time for the endorsement letters to be added to the nomination form. The nominator is responsible for ensuring that all endorsement letters are submitted by the deadline of 28 March 2025 (23:59 UTC).
When nominating a single team member, the nomination must show what the nominee specifically contributed to the team effort. The burden of proof is on the nomination; if this area is not addressed, the nomination may be discarded. Typical proofs include recommendations from other team members, a paper trail of publications, recommendations from outsiders intimately familiar with the team, or the like.
If you have any questions about the form or the award, please contact internethalloffame@isoc.org well ahead of the deadline.