The Jonathan B. Postal Service Award for 2022 is now open for the applicants. The award will be given out to an individual or organization with exceptional and long-term contributions to the Internet community.

Benefits :

• The selected candidate will be rewarded with a USD 20,000 honorarium at a virtual worldwide summit with Internet technology professionals later this year.
• Also, the candidate will receive a signature crystal engraved globe.

Eligibility Criteria :

• The award is based on long-term, significant technical contributions to the community and leadership.
• Also, the nominating committee gives special consideration to applicants who have supported and enabled others in their work.
• Specific acts, contributions, works, and other criteria that show how the nominee has served the internet and its communities must be included.
• In addition, two references on how to support and nominate the nominee are a must.

Selection Requirements

• The candidate must have created new technologies that have increased the functioning or scope of the internet.
• Contributions include establishing new protocols, technological processes, tools, and gadgets that help the internet grow in strength and utility.
• The candidate must have a significant contribution to the strengthening, protecting, and development of the internet.
• As a result of their efforts, the internet has become more available and accessible in their region and abroad.

Application Process:

• Nominators must fill all sections as completely as possible in the primary tool used to evaluate the nominee’s qualifications.
• The form must be in English.

Timeline

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