Universal Display Establishes Sherwin I. Seligsohn Innovation Award in Organic Electronics

Universal Display Corporation announced the establishment of the Sherwin I. Seligsohn Innovation Award in honor of UDC’s late founder and his visionary leadership, exceptional intellect and fervent curiosity. Through this award competition, UDC seeks to support and celebrate innovation in the vibrant global scientific community and recognize groundbreaking advancements in organic electronics.

Dr. Julie Brown, UDC’s EVP and chief technical officer, officially opened the competition for submissions with her presentation during a special symposium at Princeton University in honor of Seligsohn. During her remarks, Dr. Brown also detailed that the theme of the 2025 competition is organic photovoltaics.

The Sherwin I. Seligsohn Innovation Award
Award Amount: $75,000 USD
Submission Dates: Submissions will be accepted September 18, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Winner Announcement: September 2025

Submissions: The award is open to individuals and teams from around the world. Submissions may constitute published or unpublished work in organic electronics and include both experimental and theoretical results or combinations of both.

For more information, please visit seligsohnaward.com.

“Sherwin was a great visionary whose passion for innovation and advancement inspires all of us at UDC. The Sherwin. I Seligsohn Innovation Award aims to honor Sherwin’s outside-the-box thinking and extraordinary accomplishments in driving technology forward and to further his legacy of inspiration, innovation and achievement,” said Steven V. Abramson, president and CEO of Universal Display.

“For decades, Sherwin was fascinated by organic electronics and immersed himself in reading and studying many facets of the field,” added Abramson. “He championed a culture of creativity and excellence, fostering an environment where groundbreaking ideas could thrive. As a pioneer and leader in the OLED ecosystem, we are committed to driving scientific discovery and innovation. The founding of this award is a testament to our dedication to supporting and nurturing the thriving community of scientists and researchers around the world.”