Perlman was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for network routing innovations.
On May 4, 2016, Radia Perlman was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her extensive contributions to network routing and bridging. Her patents, such as those on the Spanning Tree Protocol, have become essential components in the design and function of robust network infrastructures globally. This induction celebrated her role in creating technologies that are foundational to economic and technological advancement, securing her legacy as a pivotal figure in the field.