The award is named in honor of the memory and ideals of Dr. Ibrahim Janajreh. Dr. Janajreh was an important part of Michelin for more than 15 years, served on the InnoVision Advisory Board of Directors for three years, and received an InnoVision Award in 2000. The Ibrahim Janajreh Young Innovator Award recognizes successful South Carolina programs that engage, encourage, and acknowledge young people in the areas of science, technology, math, and innovation.