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IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Awards

The IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Awards recognize and honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community through their research and/or service.

Except for the Outstanding Dissertation Award (whose nominations are due May 31st of each year), all nominations are due by January 20th, 2022 this year. For 2022, the deadline for the VGTC VR Academy nominations is extended until February 15 AOE. The awards are presented at the annual IEEE VR conference.

Awards:

  • IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Outstanding Dissertation
  • IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Significant New Researcher
  • IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Technical Achievement
  • IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Lifetime Achievement
  • IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Service Award
  • IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Academy

IEEE VGTC Awards Overview and Criteria

IEEE VGTC Virtual Reality Award Recipients

If you are having trouble submitting with the linked Google form, you can simply email your nominee’s name and other information to vgtc-vr-awards@vgtc.org.

For questions or additional information please email IEEE VGTC VR Awards Program Chair, currently Henry Fuchs, at vgtc-vr-awards@vgtc.org.

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