| 2008 | John E. Warnock Charles M. Geschke | For inventing PostScript and PDF and helping to launch the desktop publishing revolution and change the way people engage with information and entertainment. | 2008 | Edwin E. Catmull | For creating the practical foundations for a torrent of computer graphics applications, which made computers indispensable in computer animated film, computer design and manufacture, flight simulation, and entertainment. | 2004 | Bjarne Stroustrup | For pioneering the development and commercialization of industrial-strength, object-oriented programming technologies and the profound changes they fostered in business and industry. | 2000 | Michael Dell | For his entrepreneurial leadership in revolutionizing the personal computer industry through direct consumer, build-to-order and assembly-on-demand. |
| 1999 | Clive Sinclair | For his spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, which has been a source of inspiration and guidance to the computer industry worldwide. |
| 1998 | Bill Gates Paul Allen Steve Jobs Steve Wozniak | For their entrepreneurial leadership in the creation of the personal computing industry and the profound changes it has fostered in both business and personal life. |
| 1998 | George Schussel | For his entrepreneurial leadership in professional development, continuing education, and technology assessment. |
| 1997 | Andrew S. Grove | For his important contributions to the computing industry and profession as an entrepreneurial leader, advisor, and mentor. |
| 1996 | Daniel S. Bricklin | For pioneering the development and commercialization of the spreadsheet and the profound changes it fostered in business and industry. |
| 1995 | William Hewlett David Packard | For entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and impact that has served as a role model for the entire computing industry. |
| 1990 | J. Presper Eckert | For pioneering design work resulting in creation of the world's first large-scale electronic general-purpose digital computer. |
| 1989 | Gene M. Amdahl | In recognition of his entrepreneurial efforts in the development of a strong and competitive mainframe industry. |
| 1987 | Erwin Tomash | For recognition of early pioneering work with computer equipment peripherals. |
| 1986 | Gordon Moore Robert Noyce | In recognition of their early contributions to microcomputers and silicon components. |
| 1985 | Kenneth Olsen William Norris | For pioneering work with concepts and development of minicomputers. |
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