The IEEE, the world's foremost technical professional organization, has announced that Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has been bestowed with the '2026 IEEE Medal of Honor,' accompanied by a prize of $2 million. This prestigious accolade was awarded to him in recognition of his enduring vision, exceptional leadership, and groundbreaking contributions to the field of accelerated computing.

Under Huang's guidance, NVIDIA achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first company to surpass a market capitalization of $5 trillion in October 2025. In 1999, NVIDIA pioneered the invention of the GPU, propelling advancements across numerous industries. Huang's forward-thinking approach in accelerated computing has laid the cornerstone for AI technology and the ongoing industrial revolution.

The President of the IEEE remarked that the Medal of Honor signifies the pinnacle of professional achievement in one's career. Expressing his gratitude, Huang stated that the honor belongs not just to him but to the entire community, emphasizing the collective effort in shaping an extraordinary future for our planet.