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Free University Recognizes Hewlett
Hewlett-Packard was founded on the idea that engineering and science could be used to drive business and improve people’s lives. This medal of excellence in applied sciences from the Free University o ...
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Hewlett’s National Medal of Science
The National Medal of Science is the United States’ highest scientific honor. Bill Hewlett received the 1983 medal for his work in engineering. President Ronald Reagan formally gave it to him at a Whi ...
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HP’s Excellence in Wartime Production
Hewlett-Packard received the coveted Army-Navy “E” Award for excellence in wartime production four times for its work during World War II. Dave Packard accepted the first award on behalf of the compan ...
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IEEE Computer Entrepreneur Award
Bill and Dave jointly received the Computer Entrepreneur Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) in 1995. The award was granted, “For entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, ...
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In Good Company
As the 1990s brought increased attention to tech companies, Hewlett-Packard became the subject of widespread admiration and emulation, in large part due to its philanthropic practices. Hewlett-Packard ...
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Industrialists of the Year
Bill and Dave were named California’s Industrialists of the Year in 1973 for their “devotion and dedication to improving the quality of American life both inside and outside of their company.” The awa ...
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John Young: CEO of the Year
John Young was the first CEO of Hewlett-Packard after Bill and Dave. In office from 1978–1992, he was a pivotal figure in transforming Hewlett-Packard into a computer company while still protecting th ...
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New Freedom: HP’s New Ability Award
Hewlett-Packard never rested in its drive to create a more inclusive environment. In 2004, the company won the New Ability Award from the New Freedom Foundation, which recognized Hewlett-Packard as “B ...
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Securing the Cogswell Award
The James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Award was created in 1966 to honor defense contractors who went above and beyond in their commitment to protect information, materials and program ...
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Thanking Barney Oliver with an HP 35 Plaque
The development of the first handheld scientific calculator (the HP 35) was no small feat and the undertaking proved to be a revolutionary moment in the tech industry. In recognition of this milestone ...