The Kilby International Awards was an award created by the High Tech Committee[1] of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, in 1990 to boost interest in the area.[2] It was named after inventor Jack Kilby.[3] The awards were bestowed at the Chamber's annual "Salute to High Technology" dinners,[4] except for the 2003 Awards, which were held in London.[5]
Awards were granted in 1990–1998, 2000[6] and 2003.[3][7]