SPEC Awards in 2020
The Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award
The Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award, named in memory of SPEC's long-time president Kaivalya Dixit, honors outstanding dissertations within the scope of the SPEC Research Group. The award encompasses a diverse range of entries, including the design of metrics for system evaluation as well as the development of methodologies, techniques and tools for measurement, load testing, profiling, workload characterization, dependability, and efficiency evaluation of computing systems.
The 2019 Kaivalya Dixit Distinguished Dissertation Award Winner
The SPECtacular Award
This award is for individuals who have significantly exceeded expectations in their contributions to SPEC during the course of the year or over several years. It's typically given to someone who has led development of a new benchmark or tool, or has made extraordinary contributions to a SPEC committee.
The SPEC Contributor Award
This award is given to an individual or a team that made significant contributions to bringing a new benchmark, tool, project or event to a successful conclusion.
Special Recognition
Jeff Reilly was given special recognition for his multi-decade contributions as SPEC CPU chair, board member, and secretary to the board.
Reilly, who guided multiple releases of the industry-standard SPEC CPU benchmark, has retired from his position as SPEC CPU chair. According to SPEC president David Reiner, "the SPEC family will always be grateful for Jeff Reilly's significant impact on making SPEC what it is today."