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Honoring Inventive Contributions to Society

Through medical breakthroughs, technological advancement, and scientific discovery, one individual's inventions can have a profound impact on society. The Lemelson-MIT Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals whose pioneering spirit and demonstrated inventiveness throughout their careers has improved and inspired our society.

Award recipients include:

Established by American inventor Jerome Lemelson, the Foundation supports inventors, invention and innovation at every stage. This helps ensure that great ideas and great inventors will continue to serve the U.S. and the world.