The NAI Sentinel Award acknowledges individuals and organizations whose actions and support uphold the vision and mission of the mission of the Academy, ensuring its impact on the innovation landscape now and into the future.

These individuals are leaders in the innovation ecosystem, serving in academic, governement, non-profit, and industry settings. Their work has been instrumental in bolstering innovation and ensuring a bright future where research and invention can flourish.

Awardees are selected by the Academy’s board in recognition of their contributions and are honored at NAI’s Annual Conference each year.

Sentinel Award Recipients

Karen Burg, FNAI

2022

Robert V. Duncan, FNAI

2022

Andrei Iancu, HonNAI

2022

Moez Limayem, HonNAI

2023

Yogi Goswami, FNAI

2024

Stephen Susalka, HonNAI

2025

Phil Weilerstein, HonNAI

2025