Abstract :
The highest level volunteer service award of the Computer Society for outstanding service to the profession at large, including signifi cant service to the Computer Society or its predecessor organizations. Dick Merwin was a pioneer in digital computer engineering who participated in the development of the ENIAC, MANIAC and STRETCH computers. Despite a busy and productive technical career, Merwin found time to be active in professional societies, including the Computer Society, ACM and AFIPS. His generosity of spirit and genuine helpfulness was an important element in the progress of the computer profession. A bronze medal and US$5,000 honorarium are awarded. Nominations are being accepted electronically http://www.computer.org/portal/web/awards/merwin .
