The U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association announced that Tim Cook, Executive Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors, has been awarded the 2026 Robert Noyce Award, the highest honor in the chip industry. This award recognizes individuals who have achieved outstanding accomplishments and demonstrated exceptional leadership in the semiconductor industry. Cook will be honored at the SIA Awards Dinner in San Jose on November 19, 2026. Lisa Su praised Cook as an active advocate for U.S. semiconductor leadership and advanced manufacturing, noting his profound contributions to the industry. Cook stated that this award is a recognition of Apple's engineering team and that Apple will continue to drive innovative development in the U.S. semiconductor industry.
