Innovator of the Year
Awarded by
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The WPI Innovator of the Year Award recognizes annually a graduate or friend of WPI who has demonstrated exemplary accomplishments as an innovator, showcasing individuals who have excelled in driving innovation within enterprises of all kinds.
Browse Award Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Name | Awarded by | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Diran Apelian | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Faculty |
| 2016 | Kathy Loftus '86 | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alumni |
| 2015 | Jeremy Hitchcock '04 | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alumni |
| 2014 | Mark O'Neil '80 | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alumni |
| 2013 | Robert L. Diamond '56 | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alumni |
| 2012 | David P. Norton '62 | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alumni |
| 2011 | James P. Baum '86 | Innovator of the Year | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alumni |