Several luminaries in nanotechnology have received Lifetime Achievement Awards. Among them are:
- Dr. Richard Smalley: Awarded for his co-discovery of fullerenes, which paved the way for advancements in nanotechnology. - Dr. Sumio Iijima: Recognized for his discovery of carbon nanotubes, impacting numerous applications from materials science to electronics. - Dr. Chad Mirkin: Honored for his work on nanoparticles and nanoscale lithography, significantly advancing the field of nanomedicine.