CCS - Tony Sale Award 2026

The winner of this prestigious award will be announced, and a presentation about the winning project will take place, at TNMoC.

The Computer Conservation Society (CCS) - Tony Sale Award

The winner of this prestigious Award will be announced, and a presentation about the winning project will take place, on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at The National Museum of Computing (TNMoC).

The international Tony Sale Award was established by the Computer Conservation Society (CCS) in 2012 in memory of the late Tony Sale​. This award recognises a singular achievement in the area of computer conservation and restoration by a person or group, and gives public recognition to such work worldwide. The emphasis is on highlighting a significant practical project, which may involve hardware and/or software.

Engagement with visitors and users through working machines is a signature feature of Tony Sale’s legacy. With its emphasis on live interaction with users, TNMoC, located at Bletchley Park, is a natural home for the Tony Sale Award. This year, TNMoC will host the award ceremony as part of a collaborative effort with CCS.

An independent judging panel, convened by Professor Martin Campbell-Kelly, will evaluate entries and select the winner.

Event Schedule

• 10:30 - Museum open to attendees - free-flow through the Museum & refreshments
• 13:15 - complimentary buffet lunch and drinks
• 14:30 - Award ceremony commences, followed by a presentation from the winner on their project, and then Q&A
• 16:15 - Award ceremony terminates (approx.)

For those unable to attend in person, the event will be livestreamed on Zoom and a recording will be made available to the public at a later date on the CCS YouTube channel.

Images:

1. Winner’s Trophy.

2. Tony Sale at console of Colossus at The National Museum of Computing.

3. Tony Sale with George, his robot.