CCS Honours

The Computer Conservation Society from time to time honours individuals who have given exceptional service to the world of computer conservation. BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, also makes awards to CCS members for achievement in the field of computer conservation and related work.

CCS Lifetime Achievement Awards

The CCS Lifetime Achievement Award, inaugurated in 2016, is an award made by the CCS to an individual member in recognition of outstanding specific and significant long-term contributions and achievements over several years in relation to one or more of the CCS objectives.


Doron Swade MBE, PhD, MSc, CEng, Hon.FBCS, CITP

Go to Doron Swade’s Honours page to read the citation.

Christopher Philip Burton MSc, FIET, Hon.FBCS, CEng.

Go to Chris Burton’s Honours page to read the citation.

John Harper CEng, Hon.FBCS, MIET

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CCS Distinguished Service Awards

The CCS Distinguished Service Award, inaugurated in 2023, is an award made by the CCS to an individual member to acknowledge exceptional service to the Society.


Dr Roger Johnson FBCS

Go to Roger Johnson’s Honours page to read the citation.

Dik Leatherdale BA MBCS.

Go to Dik Leatherdale’s Honours page to read the citation.



BCS Honorary Fellowship

The BCS awards Honorary Fellowships to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the charitable objects of BCS over an extended period of time.

John Harper CEng, Hon.FBCS, MIET

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Doron Swade MBE, PhD, MSc, CEng, Hon.FBCS, CITP

Go to Doron Swade’s Honours page to read the citation.

Christopher Philip Burton MSc, FIET, FBCS, CEng.

Go to Chris Burton’s Honours page to read the citation.


BCS Recognition of Appreciation Awards

The BCS Recognition of Appreciation Awards are for significant achievements and benefits to BCS as a direct result of the volunteer’s personal contribution in a single voluntary role.

Charles Hodgson Lindsey FBCS, PhD

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Len Hewitt MBCS

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Hamish Carmichael FBCS

Go to Hamish Carmichael’s Honours page to read the citation.


BCS Long Service Awards

The BCS Long Service Awards are for meritorious service to BCS over an extended period.

Tom Hinchliffe & Gordon Adshead

Go to Tom Hinchliffe & Gordon Adshead’s Honours page to read the citation.