The EFF Award, formerly EFF Pioneer Award, is an annual prize by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) for people who have made significant contributions to the empowerment of individuals in using computers, the ceremony will be recorded and shared online on Sept. 12, 2025.

Join Executive Director Cindy Cohn, the 2025 honorees, and the digital rights community at the EFF annual award ceremony livestream. For over 35 years, the EFF has presented awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing digital rights. The EFF Awards celebrate the accomplishments of people working toward a better future for technology users, both in the public eye and behind the scenes.

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