ACM marks 50 years of the ACM A.M. turing award and computing's greatest achievements

Since its inauguration in 1966, the ACM A. M. Turing Award has recognized major contributions of lasting importance in computing. Through the years, it has become the most prestigious technical award in the field, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of computing." During 2017, ACM celebrated 50 years of the Turing Award and the visionaries who have received it. The aim was to highlight the significant impact of the contributions of the Turing Laureates on computing and society, to look ahead to the future of technology and innovation, and to help inspire the next generation of computer scientists to invent and dream.