These awards will be made on an as needed/as deserved basis, and there may be years when no award is made, just as there may be years when several awards are made. The Board expects to make several awards Wiener awards in the relatively near future, to catch up with the lack of awards made over recent years, and to reflect the new definitions of what the awards recognize.
 

The Wiener medal will be awarded to people who have made a major and prolonged contribution to Cybernetics, in any number of ways: for instance, through original work; and through extensive support. The Wiener medal acknowledges achievement.
 

The front of the medal shows a bas relief of Norbert Wiener, and the obverse is inscribed with the name of the recipient.
 

Effective with late 2005, the McCulloch Award has been redefined to recognize achievements and contributions from younger scholars and researchers working in cybernetics or with applications of cybernetics.

The McCulloch award will be awarded to a young academic at or near the beginning of their career for work of distinction and promise. The McCulloch award recognizes promise.
 

For more information on the nomination process and the procedure for nomination submission, please refer to the Nominations page.