The Turing Award is a prestigious recognition in the field of computer science, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Computing." Established in 1966 by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), it honors individuals for their contributions to the computing community. The award is named after the British mathematician and logician Alan Turing, who is considered one of the fathers of computer science. Recipients of the Turing Award receive a medal and a cash prize, typically $1 million, funded by Google. The award highlights groundbreaking work in areas such as algorithms, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, inspiring future generations of computer scientists to innovate and push the boundaries of technology.