List of prizes named after people
This is a list of prizes that are named after people.
For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see Lists of etymologies.
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Abdus Salam Award | Abdus Salam, Abdus Salam | Science | Awarded to Pakistani nationals for achievement in the field of chemistry, mathematics, physics, or biology | |
Abel Prize | Abel, Niels HenrikNiels Henrik Abel | Mathematics | Awarded for outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics, often described as the "mathematician's Nobel prize" | |
Jack Adams Award | Adams, JackJack Adams | Ice Hockey | The National Hockey League coach "adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success." | |
Aga Khan Trophy | Aga Khan III, Aga Khan III | Equestrianism | ||
Aga Khan Award for Architecture | Aga Khan IV, Aga Khan IV | Architecture | Architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design | |
Alexander Agassiz Medal | Alexander Agassiz | Oceanography | Original contributions in the science of oceanography | |
John Agro Special Teams Award | John Agro | Canadian football | Most outstanding special teams player in the Canadian Football League | |
Akatsuka Award | Akatsuka, FujioFujio Akatsuka | Manga | To new manga artists, in the category of Comedic Manga | |
Michelle Akers Player of the Year Award | Akers, MichelleMichelle Akers | Football (soccer) | Most valuable player in Women's Professional Soccer | |
Akutagawa Prize | Akutagawa, RyūnosukeRyūnosuke Akutagawa | Literature | The best serious literary story published in a newspaper or magazine by a new or rising author | |
Antim Cup | Iverianul, AntimAntim Iverianul | Rugby Union | Victory in a senior international rugby union match, other than World Cup matches or qualifiers, between the teams of Romania and Georgia | |
Archibald Prize | Archibald, J.F.J.F. Archibald | Portraiture | The best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics, painted by an artist resident in Australia | |
Arjuna Award | Arjuna, Arjuna | Sports | Outstanding achievement in National sports in India | |
Arthur Ashe Courage Award | Ashe, ArthurArthur Ashe | Sports | Significant or compelling humanitarian contribution, transcending sports, by a sports-related figure. One of the ESPY Awards. | |
Astor Cup | Astor, VincentVincent Astor | Auto racing | Originally awarded to winners of the Astor Challenge Cup races (1915-1916), now used as the championship trophy for the IndyCar Series. | [1] |
Ayukawa Tetsuya Award | Ayukawa, TetsuyaTetsuya Ayukawa | Mystery Fiction | For unpublished mystery novels | |
Az-Zubair Prize for Innovation and Scientific Excellence | Az-Zubair Mohammed Salih, Az-Zubair Mohammed Salih | Science | For scientific innovation and creativity in applied and technological fields |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Hobey Baker Award | Baker, HobeyHobey Baker | Ice hockey | Outstanding player in NCAA men's college hockey | |
Balzan Prize | Balzan, EugenioEugenio Balzan | Humanity | Outstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of man. | |
Lorenzo Bandini Trophy | Bandini, LorenzoLorenzo Bandini | Auto racing | ||
Bartolozzi Prize | Bartolozzi, GiuseppeGiuseppe Bartolozzi | |||
Sammy Baugh Trophy | Baugh, SammySammy Baugh | American football | Outstanding passing quarterback in Division I FBS college football | |
Beal Prize | Beal, AndrewAndrew Beal | Mathematics | $1 million prize is awarded for either a proof or a counterexample of the Beal conjecture, a generalization of Fermat's Last Theorem, published in a refereed and respected mathematics publication | [2] |
Beazley Medal | Beazley, Kim EdwardKim Edward Beazley | |||
Chuck Bednarik Award | Bednarik, ChuckChuck Bednarik | American football | Outstanding defensive player in Division I FBS | |
Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award | Bee, ClairClair Bee | Basketball | Positive contributions by a NCAA Division I men's head coach | |
IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal | Bell, Alexander GrahamAlexander Graham Bell | Telecommunications | Exceptional contributions to the advancement of communications sciences and engineering in the field of telecommunications. | |
Gordon Bennett Cup | Bennett, Jr., James GordonJames Gordon Bennett, Jr. | auto racing | ||
Gordon Bennett Cup | Bennett, Jr., James GordonJames Gordon Bennett, Jr. | ballooning | ||
Marcel Benoist Prize | Benoist, MarcelMarcel Benoist | |||
Jun Bernardino Trophy | Bernardino, JunJun Bernardino | Basketball | PBA Philippine Cup championship trophy | |
Fred Biletnikoff Award | Biletnikoff, FredFred Biletnikoff | American football | Outstanding wide receiver in Division I FBS | |
Elizabeth Blackwell Medal | Blackwell, ElizabethElizabeth Blackwell | Medicine | Woman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine." | [3] |
Bledisloe Cup | Bathurst, CharlesCharles Bathurst | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand | |
Tom W. Bonner Prize | Bonner, Tom W.Tom W. Bonner | |||
Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Border, AllanAllan Border and Gavaskar, SunilSunil Gavaskar | Cricket | Challenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and India | |
Fernando Botero Prize | Botero, FernandoFernando Botero | Art | £31,000 cash prize awarded to Latin American artists aged under 35, administered by the Foundation of Young Colombian Artists | [4] |
The National Bobby Bowden Award | Bowden, BobbyBobby Bowden | American football | Outstanding achievement by a Division I FBS player on the field, as a student, and as a "faith model" in the community | |
Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year Award | Bowden, BobbyBobby Bowden | American football | Outstanding head coach in Division I FBS | |
Bradbury Award | Bradbury, RayRay Bradbury | Screenwriting | Excellence in screenwriting | |
Bouclier de Brennus | Brennus, CharlesCharles Brennus | Rugby union | French Top 14 championship trophy | |
Chris Bristow Trophy | Bristow, ChrisChris Bristow | Auto racing | ||
Peter Brock Trophy | Brock, PeterPeter Brock | Motorsport | Winners of the Bathurst 1000 race | |
Brownlow Medal | Brownlow, CharlesCharles Brownlow | Australian rules football | "Fairest and best" player in the Australian Football League | |
Broyles Award | Broyles, FrankFrank Broyles | American football | Outstanding assistant coach in Division I FBS | |
Bruce Medal | Bruce, Catherine WolfeCatherine Wolfe Bruce | Astronomy | Outstanding lifetime contributions to astronomy. | |
W. S. Bruce Medal | Bruce, William SpiersWilliam Spiers Bruce | Geography | Contributions to polar Zoology, Botany, Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography or Geography. | |
Buck Buchanan Award | Buchanan, BuckBuck Buchanan | American football | Outstanding defensive player in Division I FCS | |
John Bunn Award | Bunn, JohnJohn Bunn | Basketball | Significant lifetime achievement in any role within the sport, as determined by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | |
Burlsworth Trophy | Burlsworth, BrandonBrandon Burlsworth | American football | Most outstanding player in Division I FBS who began his college career as a walk-on | |
Vannevar Bush Award | Bush, VannevarVannevar Bush | |||
Butkus Award | Butkus, DickDick Butkus | American football | Outstanding linebackers in the NFL, college, and high school | |
Walter Byers Scholarship | Byers, WalterWalter Byers | Sports | Outstanding student-athletes, male and female, across all NCAA sports | |
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy | Byng, EvelynEvelyn Byng | Ice hockey | NHL "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability" |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Caccioppoli Prize | Caccioppoli, RenatoRenato Caccioppoli | Mathematics | Outstanding achievement by an Italian mathematician no older than 38 | |
Caldecott Medal | Caldecott, RandolphRandolph Caldecott | Literature | Most distinguished American picture book for children | |
Calder Cup | Calder, FrankFrank Calder | Ice hockey | American Hockey League championship trophy | |
Calder Memorial Trophy | Calder, FrankFrank Calder | Ice hockey | Rookie of the year in the National Hockey League | |
Camões Prize | Camões, Luis deLuís de Camões | Literature | Outstanding work in the Portuguese language | |
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl | Campbell, ClarenceClarence Campbell | Ice hockey | NHL Western Conference championship trophy | |
John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science | Carty, John J.John J. Carty | Science | "Noteworthy and distinguished accomplishments in any field of science within the charter of the Academy" (i.e., the National Academy of Sciences in the U.S.) | |
Miguel de Cervantes Prize | Cervantes, Miguel deMiguel de Cervantes | Literature | Outstanding lifetime achievement by a Spanish-language writer | |
Chappell–Hadlee Trophy | The Chappell brothers (Ian, Gregory, and Trevor) and the Hadlee family (father Walter and sons Barry, Dayle, and Sir Richard) | Cricket | Challenge trophy contested in annual ODI series between Australia and New Zealand | |
Agatha Award | Christie, AgathaAgatha Christie | Mystery Fiction | ||
Agatha Christie Award (Japan) | Christie, AgathaAgatha Christie | Mystery Fiction | ||
Clive Churchill Medal | Churchill, CliveClive Churchill | Rugby league football | Best and fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final | |
King Clancy Memorial Trophy | Clancy, KingKing Clancy | Ice hockey | Outstanding leadership and exceptional humanitarian contributions by an NHL player | |
Clarkson Cup | Clarkson, AdrienneAdrienne Clarkson | Ice hockey | Canadian National Women's Hockey Championship trophy | |
Roger Clemens Award | Clemens, RogerRoger Clemens | Baseball | Outstanding pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball | |
Roberto Clemente Award | Clemente, RobertoRoberto Clemente | Baseball | Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team" | |
David Cohen Prize | Cohen, David and VictoriaDavid and Victoria Cohen | Literature | Outstanding body of work by a British citizen writing in English | |
Lionel Conacher Award | Conacher, LionelLionel Conacher | Sports | Canadian male athlete of the year throughout all sports | |
Tony Conigliaro Award | Conigliaro, TonyTony Conigliaro | Baseball | Major League Baseball player who best overcomes extreme physical or emotional adversity | |
Cook Cup | Cook, JamesJames Cook | Rugby union | Challenge trophy contested between Australia and England | |
Duff Cooper Prize | Cooper, DuffDuff Cooper | Literature | Best work of history, biography, political science or (very occasionally) poetry, published in English or French | |
Ron Coote Cup | Coote, RonRon Coote | Rugby league football | Victory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters | |
Copley Medal | Copley, GodfreyGodfrey Copley | Science | "Outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science, and alternates between the physical sciences and the biological sciences"; awarded by the Royal Society of London to scientists of any nationality | |
Alec Courtelis Award | Alec Courtelis | Academic merit | Academic merit and outstanding contribution by graduating non-U.S. students at the University of Florida | |
Bob Cousy Award | Cousy, BobBob Cousy | Basketball | Outstanding point guard in U.S. men's college basketball | |
Robert Cox Cup | Cox, RobertRobert Cox | Golf | U.S. Women's Amateur championship trophy | |
Crafoord Prize | Crafoord, HolgerHolger Crafoord | Science | Outstanding basic research in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis | |
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award | Crozier, RogerRoger Crozier | Ice hockey | NHL goaltender with the season's best save percentage (minimum of 25 games played) | |
Johan Cruijff Shield | Cruyff, JohanJohan Cruyff | Football (soccer) | Dutch Super Cup trophy (contested by winners of the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup) | |
Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award | Cummings, EdithEdith Cummings | Golf | Top collegiate female golfers who excels in academics | |
Cunningham Medal | Cunningham, TimothyTimothy Cunningham | Science, Literature and Antiquities | Awarded every 3 years for best essay in Science, Literature or Antiquities by a member of the Royal Irish Academy | |
Currie Cup | Currie, DonaldDonald Currie | Rugby union | South African first-tier provincial championship trophy (and also the overall competition) | |
Curtis Cup | Harriot and Margaret Curtis | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by women's amateur teams representing the USA and Great Britain & Ireland |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award | Daly, ChuckChuck Daly | Basketball | This annual award is given to an NBA coach to honor their longtime NBA coach's life in basketball. | |
Leo Dandurand Trophy | Dandurand, LéoLéo Dandurand | Canadian football | Most outstanding offensive lineman in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award. | |
Darwin Awards | Darwin, CharlesCharles Darwin | Life | Awarded to "people who ensure the long-term survival of the human race by removing themselves from the gene pool in a sublimely idiotic fashion" | |
Darwin Medal | Darwin, CharlesCharles Darwin | Biology | Awarded for work of acknowledged distinction in the broad area of Biology in which Darwin worked | |
Darwin-Wallace Medal | Darwin, CharlesCharles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace | Biology | Awarded annually for best work on evolutionary biology | |
Leonardo da Vinci International Art Award | Da Vinci, LeonardoLeonardo Da Vinci | Arts, Science, Technology, and Literature | Presented to young people involved in the study of the sciences, technology, literature and the arts | |
Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts | Da Vinci, LeonardoLeonardo Da Vinci | Arts | Recognition of significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world. | |
Davis Cup | Davis, Dwight F.Dwight F. Davis | Tennis | Winner of an annual tournament involving men's national teams (and also the competition itself) | |
Davy Medal | Davy, HumphryHumphry Davy | Chemistry | "Outstandingly important recent discovery in any branch of chemistry", as determined by the Royal Society of London | |
Dazai Osamu Prize | Dazai, OsamuOsamu Dazai | Literature | ||
DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy | Demarco, MarioMario DeMarco and Mel Becket | Canadian football | Most outstanding offensive lineman in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award. | |
Demidov Prize | Demidov, PavelPavel Demidov | Science | Originally (1832–1866) awarded for outstanding achievement by a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Revived in 1993 for outstanding achievement in natural sciences or humanities by a member of the same body. |
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Lord Derby Cup | Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, EdwardEdward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby | Rugby league football | Victory in French knockout cup competition | |
Dewar Cup | Dewar, 1st Baron Dewar, ThomasThomas Dewar, 1st Baron Dewar | Football (soccer) | Originally awarded to the winner of the U.S. National Challenge Cup (now the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup). The trophy is now retired and is on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York, but the name of each winning team is still added to its base. | |
Joe Dey Award | Dey, JosephJoseph Dey | Golf | Recognition of meritorious service to the game of golf as a volunteer. | |
Dirac Medal of the ICTP | Dirac, PaulPaul Dirac | Physics | Outstanding work in theoretical or mathematical physics. Prior winners of the Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, or a Nobel Prize are ineligible. | |
Dirac Medal of the WATOC | Dirac, PaulPaul Dirac | Chemistry | Outstanding computational chemist under age 40 | |
Paul Dirac Medal and Prize | Dirac, PaulPaul Dirac | Physics | "Outstanding contributions to theoretical (including mathematical and computational) physics" | |
David Dixon Award | Dixon, DavidDavid Dixon | Sport | Outstanding competitor in the Commonwealth Games | |
Maggie Dixon Award | Dixon, MaggieMaggie Dixon | Basketball | Outstanding first-year head coach in NCAA Division I women's college basketball | |
Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor | Dominguez, BelisarioBelisario Domínguez | Order of merit | Distinguished lifetime contribution by a Mexican to the national welfare; the highest award in Mexico's honors system | |
Domon Ken Prize | Domon, KenKen Domon | Photography | ||
David di Donatello | Donatello | Cinema | Outstanding work in Italian cinema in 24 categories | |
Landon Donovan MVP Award | Donovan, LandonLandon Donovan | Association football | Most valuable player in Major League Soccer | |
Charles Stark Draper Prize | Draper, Charles StarkCharles Stark Draper | Engineering | Advancement of engineering and the education of the public about engineering, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Engineering | |
Henry Draper Medal | Draper, HenryHenry Draper | Astronomy | Outstanding contributions in astrophysics, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Sciences | |
Dronacharya Award | Dronacharya | Sports | Excellence by an Indian sports coach | |
Joe Dumars Trophy | Dumars, JoeJoe Dumars | Basketball | NBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity." The trophy is named after Joe Dumars, the first recipient of what is more commonly called the NBA Sportsmanship Award. | |
Dunsmore Cup | Dunsmore, BobBob Dunsmore | Canadian football | RSEQ (Quebec) university championship | |
Hugh Durham Award | Durham, HughHugh Durham | Basketball | Outstanding coach at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball | |
The Dyson Award | Dyson, GeoffGeoff Dyson | Sports coaching | "Sustained and significant contribution to the development and management of coaching and individual coaches in the UK." Awarded 1999–2007. | |
James Dyson Award | Dyson, JamesJames Dyson | Design | Outstanding work in product design, industrial design, or design engineering by a graduating university student (or recent graduate) studying in one of 18 specified countries |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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John Eales Medal | Eales, JohnJohn Eales | Rugby union | Outstanding player on the Australia national team, as chosen by team members | |
Harley J. Earl Trophy | Earl, HarleyHarley Earl | Auto racing | Daytona 500 winner's trophy | |
J J Ebers Award | Jewell James Ebers | Electronics | Outstanding advances in electron devices | |
IEEE Edison Medal | Edison, ThomasThomas Edison | Electrical engineering | Honors "a career of meritorious achievement in electrical science, electrical engineering or the electrical arts" | |
Edogawa Rampo Prize | Edogawa, RampoRampo Edogawa | Mystery fiction | ||
Albert Einstein Award | Einstein, AlbertAlbert Einstein | Physics | High achievement in natural science of theoretical physics (1951–1979) | |
Albert Einstein Medal | Einstein, AlbertAlbert Einstein | Science | Outstanding service in connection with Einstein | |
Albert Einstein World Award of Science | Einstein, AlbertAlbert Einstein | Science | Outstanding research that directly benefits humanity | |
Eisenhower Trophy | Eisenhower, Dwight D.Dwight D. Eisenhower | Golf | World championship for men's national amateur teams | |
Eisner Award | Eisner, WillWill Eisner | Comics | Outstanding achievement in the U.S. comics industry in nearly 50 categories | |
Webb Ellis Cup | Ellis, William WebbWilliam Webb Ellis | Rugby union | Rugby World Cup championship trophy | |
Erasmus Prize | Erasmus, Erasmus | Society and culture | Notable contributions to European society, culture, or social science | |
Eringen Medal | Eringen, Eringen | Society of Engineering Science | Sustained outstanding achievements in engineering science | |
Terry Evanshen Trophy | Evanshen, TerryTerry Evanshen | Canadian football | Most outstanding player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award. | |
Fabri Literary Prize | Fabri, FrancesFrances Fabri | Literature | Outstanding unpublished novel written for adults | |
Michael Faraday Prize | Faraday, MichaelMichael Faraday | Science | Excellence in communicating science to UK audiences | |
Heather Farr Player Award | Farr, HeatherHeather Farr | Golf | Awarded to an LPGA golfer "who, through her hard work, dedication and love of the game of golf, has demonstrated determination, perseverance and spirit in fulfilling her goals as a player." | |
PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction | Faulkner, WilliamWilliam Faulkner | Literature | Best work of American fiction | |
Antonio Feltrinelli Prize | Antonio Feltrinelli | See award article | Outstanding accomplishments in nine widely differing fields | |
Enrico Fermi Award | Fermi, EnricoEnrico Fermi | Science | Lifetime achievement in the development, use, or production of energy | |
Prince of Asturias Awards | Prince of Asturias, Felipe,Felipe, Prince of Asturias | Science | Achievement in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs | |
Norm Fieldgate Trophy | Fieldgate, NormNorm Fieldgate | Canadian football | Most outstanding defensive player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award. | |
Fields Medal | Fields, John CharlesJohn Charles Fields | Mathematics | Outstanding achievement by a mathematician under age 40 | |
Florence Nightingale Medal | Nightingale, FlorenceFlorence Nightingale | Nursing | Exceptional courage and devotion to the wounded, sick or disabled or to civilian victims of a conflict or disaster | |
Alphonso Ford Trophy | Ford, AlphonsoAlphonso Ford | Basketball | Leading scorer in the Euroleague | |
NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award | Ford, Gerald R.Gerald R. Ford | Sports | Significant lifetime leadership as an advocate for college sports in the United States | |
Fothergillian prize | Fothergill, JohnJohn Fothergill | Medicine | Best written work on medical topic | |
James E. Foy, V-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy | James E. Foy V | American football | Winner of the Iron Bowl, the annual game between the University of Alabama and Auburn University | |
Ford C. Frick Award | Frick, FordFord Frick | Broadcasting | "Major contributions to baseball" as a broadcaster |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Gagarin Cup | Gagarin, YuriYuri Gagarin | Ice hockey | Championship trophy of the Kontinental Hockey League | |
Gagliardi Trophy | Gagliardi, JohnJohn Gagliardi | American football | Outstanding player in NCAA Division III college football | |
Dave Gallaher Trophy | Gallaher, DaveDave Gallaher | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between France and New Zealand | |
Gaisford Prize | Gaisford, ThomasThomas Gaisford | Classical literature | Outstanding essay in Greek, and outstanding dissertation in Greek or Latin, by a University of Oxford student | |
Gandhi Peace Award | Gandhi, MahatmaMahatma Gandhi | Peace | For ""contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will." Awarded by the American organization Promoting Enduring Peace. | |
Gandhi Peace Prize | Gandhi, MahatmaMahatma Gandhi | Peace | Contribution to social, economic, and political transformation by Gandhian methods. Awarded by the Government of India. | |
Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration | Gandhi, IndiraIndira Gandhi | Peace | Distinguished contributions to promoting solidarity and understanding between groups in Indian society | |
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development | Gandhi, IndiraIndira Gandhi | Peace | Contribution to peace, with a focus on disarmament and economic development | |
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna | Gandhi, RajivRajiv Gandhi | Sports | Indian sportsperson of the year | |
Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy | Garibaldi, GiuseppeGiuseppe Garibaldi | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between France and Italy | |
Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize | Gauss, Carl FriedrichCarl Friedrich Gauss | Mathematics | "Outstanding mathematical contributions that have found significant applications outside of mathematics" | |
Gibbs Brothers Medal | William Francis Gibbs and Frederic H. Gibbs | Naval architecture & marine engineering | Outstanding contributions | |
Frank M. Gibson Trophy | Frank M. Gibson | Canadian football | Most outstanding rookie (first-year player) in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award. | |
Jack Gibson Cup | Jack Gibson | Rugby league football | Victory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters | |
J. J. Giltinan Shield | Giltinan, J JJ J Giltinan | Rugby league football | Winning the National Rugby League minor premiership | |
Glover Prize | Glover, JohnJohn Glover | Art | ""the work judged the best contemporary painting of the Tasmanian landscape" | |
Gödel Prize | Gödel, KurtKurt Gödel | Computer science | Outstanding theoretical papers | |
Albert Goldthorpe Medal | Goldthorpe, AlbertAlbert Goldthorpe | Rugby league football | Player judged best in each Super League season by Rugby Leaguer & League Express | |
Prix Goncourt | Goncourt, Edmond deEdmond de Goncourt | Literature | "The best and most imaginative prose work of the year" in the French language | |
Prix Goncourt des Lycéens | Goncourt, Edmond deEdmond de Goncourt | Literature | Outstanding French language literary work, as selected by a group of about 2,000 lycée students (roughly equivalent to a high school in the English-speaking world) | |
Curt Gowdy Media Award | Gowdy, CurtCurt Gowdy | Sports journalism | Two awards for outstanding achievement in basketball media coverage—one to a writer and one to a sportscaster | |
Jack Graney Award | Graney, JackJack Graney | Sports journalism | Contributions to baseball in Canada by a member of the Canadian media, as determined by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Grawemeyer Award | Grawemeyer, H. CharlesH. Charles Grawemeyer | Five different fields | Outstanding ideas in education, improving world order, music composition, religion, and psychology | |
Mel Greenberg Media Award | Greenberg, MelMel Greenberg | Sports journalism | Media member "who has best displayed a commitment to women's basketball and to advancing the role of the media in the women's game", as determined by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association. | [5] |
Grey Cup | Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey | Canadian football | Canadian Football League championship trophy (and also the game in which it is contested) | |
George Gross Memorial Trophy | Gross, GeorgeGeorge Gross | Football (soccer) | Most valuable player in the Canadian Championship | |
Lou Groza Award | Groza, LouLou Groza | American football | Outstanding placekicker in U.S. college football | |
Gruber Prize in Cosmology | Peter and Patricia Gruber | Cosmology | Discoveries leading to fundamental advances in the field | |
Gruber Prize in Genetics | Peter and Patricia Gruber | Genetics | Distinguished research contributions | |
Gruber Prize for Justice | Peter and Patricia Gruber | Justice | Contributions that have advanced the cause of justice as delivered through the legal system | |
Gruber Prize in Neuroscience | Peter and Patricia Gruber | Neuroscience | Distinguished research contributions | |
Gruber Prize for Women's Rights | Peter and Patricia Gruber | Women's rights | Contributions toward furthering the rights of women and girls | |
Ray Guy Award | Guy, RayRay Guy | American football | Outstanding punter in U.S. college football | |
Guy Medal | Guy, WilliamWilliam Guy | Statistics | Innovative contributions to the theory or application of statistics. |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Otto Hahn Peace Medal | Hahn, OttoOtto Hahn | Peace and tolerance | Outstanding services for peace, tolerance and international understanding | |
Otto Hahn Medal | Hahn, OttoOtto Hahn | Science (in general) | Annually awarded to a maximum of 30 junior scientists in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements | |
Otto Hahn Prize | Hahn, OttoOtto Hahn | Science | Exceptional scientific achievements in chemistry and physics. The prize is the most significant honor of the German Physical Society and the German Chemical Society | |
Harmsworth Cup | Harmsworth, AlfredAlfred Harmsworth | Motorboat racing | ||
E. H. Harriman Award | Harriman, E. H.E. H. Harriman | Rail transport | Outstanding safety achievements by an American railroad company | |
Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes | Harrison, EdwardEdward Harrison and Raphael Meldola | Chemistry | Most meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry by British chemist | |
Hart Memorial Trophy | David Hart | Ice hockey | Most valuable player in the National Hockey League | |
Harvey Award | Kurtzman, HarveyHarvey Kurtzman | Comics | Outstanding achievement in 19 regular categories and four special categories | |
Haskins Award | Haskins, FredFred Haskins | Golf | In honor of the most outstanding collegiate golfer in the United States | |
Walter Hayes Trophy | Hayes, WalterWalter Hayes | Motorsport | Winner of the eponymous Formula Ford race | |
Lew Hayman Trophy | Hayman, LewLew Hayman | Canadian football | Most outstanding Canadian player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award. | |
Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics | Heineman, DannieDannie Heineman | |||
Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award | Hefner, HughHugh Hefner | Free expression | Significant contribution to protection and enhancement of U.S. First Amendment rights | |
Heisman Trophy | Heisman, JohnJohn Heisman | American football | Outstanding U.S. college football player of the year | |
Ted Hendricks Award | Hendricks, TedTed Hendricks | American football | Outstanding defensive end in U.S. college football | |
O. Henry Award | Henry, O.O. Henry | Literature | Short stories of exceptional merit written in English and published in the U.S. or Canada | |
Lou Henson Award | Henson, LouLou Henson | Basketball | Outstanding player at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball | |
Hermann Trophy | Robert Hermann | Football (soccer) | Top men's and women's college soccer players in the U.S. | |
Hessell-Tiltman Prize | Hessell-Tiltman, MarjorieMarjorie Hessell-Tiltman | |||
Harlon Hill Trophy | Hill, HarlonHarlon Hill | American football | Most outstanding player in NCAA Division II college football | |
Hillary Shield | Hillary, EdmundEdmund Hillary | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between New Zealand and England | |
Dan Hodge Trophy | Hodge, DannyDanny Hodge | Wrestling | Most outstanding college wrestler in the U.S. | |
Hopetoun Cup | Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, JohnJohn Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between Australia and Scotland | |
Hopman Cup | Hopman, HarryHarry Hopman | Tennis | World mixed-sex team championship | |
Grace Murray Hopper Award | Hopper, GraceGrace Hopper | Computer science | Significant technical or service contribution by an individual under age 35 | |
Hopwood Award | Hopwood, AveryAvery Hopwood | |||
Paul Hornung Award | Hornung, PaulPaul Hornung | American football | Most versatile player in NCAA Division I FBS college football | |
Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize | Louisa Gross Horwitz | |||
Dick Howser Trophy | Howser, DickDick Howser | Baseball | Most outstanding player in U.S. college baseball | |
Hughes Medal | Hughes, David E.David E. Hughes | |||
Hugo Award | Gernsback, HugoHugo Gernsback | Science fiction, fantasy | Outstanding works in 15 categories | |
Humboldt Prize | Humboldt, Alexander vonAlexander von Humboldt | |||
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup | Hunt, LamarLamar Hunt | Football (soccer) | United States cup competition | |
Hutch Award | Hutchinson, FredFred Hutchinson | Baseball | Most competitive player in Major League Baseball |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Henry Iba Award | Iba, HenryHenry Iba | Basketball | Coach of the year in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association | |
IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award | Ibuka, MasaruMasaru Ibuka | Electronics | Outstanding contribution to consumer electronics | |
Ina Nobuo Award | Ina, NobuoNobuo Ina | Photograph | ||
Iverson Award | Iverson, Kenneth E.Kenneth E. Iverson | Computer science | Outstanding contributions to the APL programming language or to its user community | |
Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature | Izumi, KyōkaKyōka Izumi | Literature | ||
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award | Jackson, MichaelMichael Jackson | Music video | Outstanding achievement to MTV culture and its history for musicians and music video directors. | [6][7] |
Eddie James Memorial Trophy | James, EddieEddie James | Canadian football | Leading rusher in the CFL West Division. Unlike other CFL divisional trophies, there is no equivalent for the East Division. | |
Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine | Louis Jeantet | Medicine | Outstanding achievement in biomedical research in Europe | |
Jefferson–Eppes Trophy | Thomas Jefferson and Francis W. Eppes VII | American football | Winner of the annual game between Florida State University and the University of Virginia | |
Alex Jesaulenko Medal | Jesaulenko, AlexAlex Jesaulenko | Australian rules football | Three different awards:
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William M. Jennings Trophy | Jennings, William M.William M. Jennings | Ice hockey | NHL goaltender(s) whose team has allowed the fewest goals in the regular season. Note that this was the original criterion for the Vezina Trophy, which is now awarded to the league's outstanding goaltender. | |
Jewett Trophy | Jewett, ChristopherChristopher Jewett | Canadian football | Atlantic University Sport championship | |
Samuel Johnson Prize | Johnson, SamuelSamuel Johnson | Literature | Outstanding non-fiction book by a British writer | |
Bob Jones Award | Jones, BobbyBobby Jones | Golf | Recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf | |
Karlspreis | Charlemagne | Peace | Outstanding contribution to Western European integration | |
Theodore von Karman Medal | Karman, Theodore vonTheodore von Kármán | Civil engineering | Distinguished achievement in engineering mechanics, as applied to civil engineering | |
Patty Kazmaier Award | Kazmaier-Sandt, PattyPatty Kazmaier-Sandt | Ice hockey | Outstanding player in NCAA Division I women's college hockey | |
Gottfried-Keller-Preis | Keller, GottfriedGottfried Keller | Literature | Outstanding achievement in Swiss literature, in any of the country's languages | |
Kennedy Center Honors | Kennedy, John F.John F. Kennedy | Performing arts | Lifetime contribution to American culture | |
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award | Kennedy, J. WalterJ. Walter Kennedy | Basketball | "Outstanding service and dedication to the community" by an NBA player, coach, or trainer | |
Graham Kennedy Award | Kennedy, GrahamGraham Kennedy | Australian television | "for Most Outstanding New Talent" | [8] |
Kikuchi Kan Prize | Kikuchi, KanKan Kikuchi | Japanese culture | ||
Kimura Ihei Award | Kimura, IheiIhei Kimura | Photograph | ||
Iven C. Kincheloe Award | Kincheloe, Jr., Iven CarlIven Carl Kincheloe, Jr. | Aviation | Outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing. | |
Kirby Award | Kirby, JackJack Kirby | Comics | Outstanding achievement in comic books in 12 categories. Awarded 1985–87; replaced by Eisner Award and Harvey Award. | |
Knuth Prize | Knuth, DonaldDonald Knuth | Computer science | Outstanding foundational contributions, based on overall impact. Compare with the Gödel Prize, which honors outstanding individual papers. | |
Stephen F. Kolzak Award | Kolzak, Stephen F.Stephen F. Kolzak | Entertainment | Outstanding work directed toward eliminating homophobia by an openly LGBT member of the entertainment or media community | |
Kurchatov (Gold) Medal | Kurchatov, IgorIgor Kurchatov | Nuclear physics | Lifetime contributions to nuclear physics, nuclear energy, or nuclear engineering by a Soviet (communist era) or Russian (post-communist era). Known as the Kurchatov Medal in the Soviet era, and the Kurchatov Gold Medal today. | |
Khwarizmi International Award | Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi | Science & Technology | Distinguished Achievements in Science & Technology, International Call for Participation |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Lamme Medal | Lamme, Benjamin G.Benjamin G. Lamme | |||
Lamoriello Trophy | Lamoriello, LouLou Lamoriello | Ice hockey | Hockey East men's postseason tournament championship trophy | |
Lasker Award | Lasker, Mary WoodwardMary Woodward Lasker | Medicine | Major contributions to medical science, or distinguished public service on behalf of medicine | |
European Latsis Prize | Latsis, JohnJohn Latsis | |||
Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis | Leibinger, BertholdBerthold Leibinger | |||
Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis | Leibinger, BertholdBerthold Leibinger | |||
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize | Leibniz, GottfriedGottfried Leibniz | |||
Lemelson-MIT Prize | Lemelson, Jerome H.Jerome H. Lemelson | |||
Coupe Suzanne Lenglen | Lenglen, SuzanneSuzanne Lenglen | Tennis | French Open women's singles championship trophy | |
Leontief Prize | Leontief, WassilyWassily Leontief | |||
Nancy Lieberman Award | Lieberman, NancyNancy Lieberman | Basketball | Outstanding point guard in U.S. women's college basketball | |
Lincoln Prize | Lincoln, AbrahamAbraham Lincoln | Literature | Finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln or the American Civil War | [9] |
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award | Lindgren, AstridAstrid Lindgren | |||
Ted Lindsay Award | Lindsay, TedTed Lindsay | Ice hockey | Most outstanding player in the regular season of the National Hockey League, as chosen by the NHL Players Association. Known as the Lester B. Pearson Award from its inception in 1972 through 2009. | |
John Lingenfelter Memorial Trophy | Lingenfelter, JohnJohn Lingenfelter | Car racing | Winner of the annual Supercar/Superfour Challenge | |
Linnean Medal | Linnaeus, CarlCarl Linnaeus | Biology | Awarded annually to two people for services to biology | |
Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy | Lipton, ThomasThomas Lipton | Football | ||
Copa Lipton | Lipton, ThomasThomas Lipton | Football | ||
Lipton Challenge Cup | Lipton, ThomasThomas Lipton | Football | ||
Logie Award | Logie Baird, JohnJohn Logie Baird | Australian Television | [8] | |
Lombardi Award | Lombardi, VinceVince Lombardi | American football | Outstanding lineman or linebacker in U.S. college football | |
Vince Lombardi Trophy | Lombardi, VinceVince Lombardi | American football | Super Bowl winner's trophy | |
Lomonosov Gold Medal | Lomonosov, MikhailMikhail Lomonosov | |||
Håkan Loob Trophy | Loob, HåkanHåkan Loob | Ice hockey | Leading goal scorer in Swedish Hockey League | |
Lorentz Medal | Lorentz, HendrikHendrik Lorentz | |||
Lott Trophy | Lott, RonnieRonnie Lott | American football | Outstanding defensive player in U.S. college football, based on excellence both on and off the field | |
George M. Low award | Low, George M.George M. Low |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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James P. McCaffrey Trophy | James P. McCaffrey | Canadian football | Most outstanding defensive player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award. | |
Dick McCann Memorial Award | Dick McCann | Sports journalism | Awarded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame "for long and distinguished reporting on professional [American] football". | |
Liam MacCarthy Cup | MacCarthy, LiamLiam MacCarthy | Hurling | All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship trophy | |
McClelland Trophy | McClelland, William C.William C. McClelland | Australian rules football | Australian Football League minor premiership trophy | |
Mark H. McCormack Award | McCormack, MarkMark McCormack | Golf | Leading of the Official World Golf Ranking for most weeks in a year | |
Mark H. McCormack Medal | McCormack, MarkMark McCormack | Golf | Leading player of the World Amateur Golf Ranking | |
Mackay Trophy | Mackay, ClarenceClarence Mackay | Aviation | "Most meritorious flight of the year" by one or more individuals, or an organization, within the United States Air Force | |
John Mackey Award | Mackey, JohnJohn Mackey | American football | Outstanding tight end in U.S. college football | |
MacTavish Cup | Mactavish, DuncanDuncan MacTavish | Sports coaching | ||
Ramon Magsaysay Award | Magsaysay, RamonRamon Magsaysay | Six different fields – see award article | Outstanding achievement by an Asian | |
Sam Maguire Cup | Maguire, SamSam Maguire | Gaelic football | All-Ireland Senior Football Championship trophy | |
Majorana Prize | Majorana, EttoreEttore Majorana | Mathematics or Physics | Outstanding contributions to Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | |
Mandela Challenge Plate | Mandela, NelsonNelson Mandela | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between South Africa and Australia | |
Manning Award | Archie Manning and his sons Peyton and Eli | American football | Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football | |
Marconi Prize | Marconi, GuglielmoGuglielmo Marconi | Communications | Annual award for advancements in the field | |
Lou Marsh Trophy | Marsh, LouLou Marsh | Sports | Canadian athlete of the year | |
Joe Marston Medal | Marston, JoeJoe Marston | Football (soccer) | Outstanding player in the Australasian A-League Grand Final | |
Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy | Beattie Martin | Canadian football | Most outstanding Canadian player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award. | |
Edgar Martínez Award | Martinez, EdgarEdgar Martínez | Baseball | Outstanding designated hitter in the American League | |
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy | Masterton, BillBill Masterton | Ice hockey | National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport | |
Matteucci Medal | Matteucci, CarloCarlo Matteucci | Physics | Fundamental contributions | |
Leigh Matthews Trophy | Matthews, LeighLeigh Matthews | Australian rules football | Most valuable player in the Australian Football League, as chosen by the AFL Players Association | |
Somerset Maugham Award | Maugham, W. SomersetW. Somerset Maugham | Literature | Best British writer or writers, under age 35, of a book published in the past year | |
Meads Cup | Meads, ColinColin Meads | Rugby union | Champion of New Zealand's second-level Heartland Championship | |
Mal Meninga Medal | Meninga, MalMal Meninga | Rugby league football | Player of the year for the Canberra Raiders | |
Dally M Medal | Messenger, DallyDally Messenger | Rugby league football | Best and fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final | |
Mark Messier Leadership Award | Messier, MarkMark Messier | Ice hockey | Outstanding leadership, on and off ice, by an NHL player | |
Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis | Meyer, Conrad FerdinandConrad Ferdinand Meyer | Literature | Outstanding achievement in Swiss German literature | |
Yukio Mishima Prize | Mishima, YukioYukio Mishima | Literature | ||
Old Tom Morris Award | Morris, Old TomOld Tom Morris | Golf | "through a continuing lifetime commitment to the game of golf has helped to mold the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris." | |
Coupe des Mousquetaires | The Four Musketeers (Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, René Lacoste) | Tennis | French Open men's singles championship trophy | |
Mussabini Medal | Mussabini, SamSam Mussabini | Sports coaching |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award | Frances Pomeroy Naismith (daughter-in law of James Naismith) | Basketball | Most outstanding NCAA Division I senior (final-year) player of the year no taller than 6 feet (1.83 m) for men and 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) for women | |
Naismith College Coach of the Year | Naismith, JamesJames Naismith | Basketball | Most outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I head coaches of the year | |
Naismith College Player of the Year | Naismith, JamesJames Naismith | Basketball | Most outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I players of the year | |
Naismith Outstanding Contribution to Basketball | Naismith, JamesJames Naismith | Basketball | Awarded to one man and one woman annually for lifetime service to basketball in any capacity | |
Naismith Prep Player of the Year | Naismith, JamesJames Naismith | Basketball | Most outstanding boys' and girls' U.S. high school players of the year | |
Naismith Trophy | Naismith, JamesJames Naismith | Basketball | FIBA Basketball World Cup (men's) winner's trophy | |
Naoki Prize | Naoki, SanjugoSanjugo Naoki | Literature | ||
Byron Nelson Award | Nelson, ByronByron Nelson | Golf | Lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour. Awarded by the Tour itself, with a 50-round minimum for the season. Compare with the Vardon Trophy, awarded by the PGA of America. | |
Byron Nelson Award | Nelson, ByronByron Nelson | Golf | Lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour | |
Nevanlinna Prize | Nevanlinna, RolfRolf Nevanlinna | Information sciences | Outstanding contributions in mathematical aspects of information sciences | |
Roy G. Neville Prize | Neville, RoyRoy Neville | Chemistry/Literature | Outstanding biography in field of Chemistry or molecular science | |
Newbery Medal | Newbery, JohnJohn Newbery | Literature | Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children | |
Sir Roger Newdigate's Prize | Newdigate, RogerRoger Newdigate | Literature | Best composition in English verse by an undergraduate who has been admitted to the University of Oxford within the previous four years | |
Pete Newell Big Man Award | Newell, PetePete Newell | Basketball | Most outstanding low-post player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball | |
Isaac Newton Medal | Newton, IsaacIsaac Newton | Physics | Outstanding contributions to physics by any physicist, regardless of subject area, background or nationality | |
Jack Nicklaus Trophy | Nicklaus, JackJack Nicklaus | Golf | Player of the year on the Champions Tour, as determined by tour players | |
Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy | Nicklin, JeffJeff Nicklin | Canadian football | Most outstanding player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award. | |
Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest | Nierenberg, WilliamWilliam Nierenberg | Science | Outstanding promotion of science in the public interest | |
Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences | Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel | Economics | Outstanding contribution | |
Nobel Prize in Chemistry | Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel | Chemistry | Outstanding contribution | |
Nobel Prize in Literature | Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel | Literature | Outstanding contribution | |
Nobel Peace Prize | Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel | Peace | Outstanding contribution in furthering peace between nations | |
Nobel Prize in Physics | Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel | Physics | Outstanding contribution | |
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine | Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel | Physiology or medicine | Outstanding contribution | |
Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize | Noguchi, HideyoHideyo Noguchi | Medicine | ||
Gerrit Noordzij Prize | Noordzij, GerritGerrit Noordzij | Typography | Extraordinary contributions in type design, typography and type education | |
James Norris Memorial Trophy | Norris, James E.James E. Norris | Ice hockey | NHL "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position" | |
Ivor Novello Awards | Novello, IvorIvor Novello | Music | Excellence in British songwriting and composing |
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Davey O'Brien Award | Obrien, DaveyDavey O'Brien | American football | Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football | |
Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy | Obrien, LarryLawrence "Larry" O'Brien | Basketball | NBA championship trophy | |
Lawrence O'Brien Award | Obrien, LarryLawrence O'Brien | Politics | Outstanding service to the U.S. Democratic Party and its candidates | |
Kenzaburō Ōe Prize | Ōe, KenzaburōKenzaburō Ōe | Literature | ||
Ōfuji Noburō Award | Ōfuji, NoburōNoburō Ōfuji | Animation | ||
Lute Olson Award | Olson, LuteLute Olson | Basketball | Outstanding player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball who has played for more than one season at his current school | |
Laurence Olivier Award | Olivier, LaurenceLaurence Olivier | Theatre | Excellence in acting in London West End shows | |
Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award | Oneil, BuckBuck O'Neil | Baseball | Awarded by the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame for positive contributions to baseball in society | [10] |
Tip O'Neill Award | Oneill, JamesJames "Tip" O'Neill | Baseball | A Canadian "judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to the highest ideals of the game of baseball" | |
Ortega y Gasset Awards | Ortega y Gasset, JoseJosé Ortega y Gasset | Journalism | Outstanding accomplishment in Spanish-language journalism | |
Orteig Prize | Orteig, RaymondRaymond Orteig | Aviation | First aviator of the Allies of World War I to fly nonstop between New York and Paris in either direction. Awarded to Charles Lindbergh for his 1927 solo transatlantic crossing. | |
Otaka Prize | Otaka, HisatadaHisatada Otaka | Composition | ||
Outland Trophy | Outland, John H.John H. Outland | American football | Outstanding interior lineman, on either offense or defense, in U.S. college football |
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Arnold Palmer Award | Palmer, ArnoldArnold Palmer | Golf | Leading money winner on the Champions Tour | |
Jackie Parker Trophy | Parker, JackieJackie Parker | Canadian football | Most outstanding rookie (first-year player) in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award. | |
Tom Pate Memorial Award | Tom Pate | Canadian football | Outstanding sportsmanship, team play, and community service by a Canadian Football League player | |
Lester Patrick Trophy | Patrick, LesterLester Patrick | Ice hockey | Outstanding contribution to the sport in the United States | |
Walter Payton Award | Payton, WalterWalter Payton | American football | Offensive player of the year in NCAA Division I FCS football | |
Walter Payton Man of the Year Award | Payton, WalterWalter Payton | American football | Outstanding volunteer and charity work by an NFL player; awarded by the league. See also the "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award, given by the NFL Players Association. | |
Walter Payton Trophy | Payton, WalterWalter Payton | American football | Most athletic player in U.S. high school football | |
Peabody Award | Peabody, George FosterGeorge Foster Peabody | Broadcasting | Excellence in radio, television, and internet broadcasting | |
Lester B. Pearson Award | Pearson, Lester B.Lester B. Pearson | Ice hockey | Original name of the NHL trophy now known as the Ted Lindsay Award. | |
Pearson Medal of Peace | Pearson, Lester B.Lester B. Pearson | Peace | Outstanding "contribution to international service" by a Canadian | |
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award | Perrot, KimKim Perrot | Basketball | WNBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity" | |
Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre (aka "Tony Awards") | Perry, AntoinetteAntoinette Perry | Theatre | Outstanding achievement in Broadway theatre, in 26 regular categories plus four special categories | |
Pessoa Prize | Pessoa, FernandoFernando Pessoa | Science, literature, arts | Distinguished accomplishment by a Portuguese national in any of the named fields | |
Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Phalke, DadasahebDadasaheb Phalke | Cinema | Lifetime accomplishment in Indian cinema | |
Pichichi Trophy | Pichichi, Pichichi | Football (soccer) | Leading goal scorers in La Liga and Segunda División (Spain). Compare with the Zarra Trophy, awarded to the Spanish nationals who lead both leagues in goals scored. | |
IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award | Piore, Emanuel R.Emanuel R. Piore | Computer science | Outstanding contribution to (computer) information processing systems | |
Max Planck Medal | Planck, MaxMax Planck | Physics | Extraordinary achievement in theoretical physics | |
NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Maurice Podoloff | Basketball | This annual award is given to the best performing player of the NBA season.The winner is chosen by a board of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada, who casts a vote for first to fifth place.[11] | |
Edgar Allan Poe Awards (aka "Edgar Awards") | Poe, Edgar AllanEdgar Allan Poe | Mystery fiction and non-fiction | Outstanding works in 18 categories | |
Pomeranchuk Prize | Pomeranchuk, Isaak YakovlevichIsaak Yakovlevich Pomeranchuk | Physics | Outstanding achievement in theoretical physics | |
William and Mousie Powell Award | Powell, WilliamWilliam Powell and Diana Lewis | Golf | ||
Fritz Pregl Prize | Pregl, FritzFritz Pregl | Chemistry | Distinguished achievement by an Austrian national | |
Prince of Wales Trophy | Edward, Prince of Wales | Ice hockey | NHL Eastern Conference championship trophy | |
Pritzker Prize | Pritzker, JayJay Pritzker | Architecture | "A living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture." | |
Pulitzer Prize | Pulitzer, JosephJoseph Pulitzer | Journalism, literature, music | Journalism: Excellence in 14 categories of newspaper journalism by a U.S.-based individual or publication Literature: Excellence by an American in 6 categories Music: Distinguished musical contribution by an American, first performed or recorded in the U.S. during that year |
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SASTRA Ramanujan Prize | Ramanujan, SrinivasaSrinivasa Ramanujan | Mathematics | Outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest by a mathematician no older than 32 (Ramanujan's age at death) | |
Grand Prix C. F. Ramuz | Ramuz, Charles FerdinandCharles Ferdinand Ramuz | Literature | Lifetime achievement in Swiss French literature | |
Ranfurly Shield | Ranfurly, Uchter Knox, 5th Earl ofUchter Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly | Rugby union | New Zealand provincial challenge trophy | |
Rawlings Gold Glove Award | George and Alfred Rawlings | Baseball | Outstanding fielders in the National and American Leagues | |
Rayleigh Medal | Rayleigh, BaronBaron Rayleigh | Acoustics | Outstanding contributions to acoustics | |
Rayleigh Medal (Institute of Physics) | Rayleigh, BaronBaron Rayleigh | Physics | Distinguished research in theoretical, mathematical or computational physics | |
Hans-Reinhart-Ring | Reinhart, HansHans Reinhart | Theatre | Outstanding achievement in Swiss theatre, in any of the country's languages | |
Copa del Rey | King of Spain[r 1] | Football (soccer) | Spanish cup competition | |
Copa del Rey de Baloncesto | King of Spain[r 2] | Basketball | Spanish ACB cup competition | |
John Llewellyn Rhys Prize | Rhys, John LlewellynJohn Llewellyn Rhys | Literature | Best work of literature, in any category, published in the United Kingdom and written by a Commonwealth author no older than 35 | |
Jerry Rice Award | Rice, JerryJerry Rice | American football | Outstanding freshman (first-year) player in NCAA Division I FCS college football | |
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy | Richard, MauriceMaurice Richard | Ice hockey | Leading goal scorer in the NHL regular season | |
Tom Richards Trophy | Richards, TomTom Richards | Rugby union | Winner of Test series between Australia and the British and Irish Lions | |
Mike Richter Award | Richter, MikeMike Richter | Ice hockey | Outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's college hockey | |
Jules Rimet Trophy | Rimet, JulesJules Rimet | Football (soccer) | FIFA World Cup championship trophy from 1934 through 1970 | |
Dave Rimington Trophy | Rimington, DaveDave Rimington | American football | Outstanding center in U.S. college football | |
Oscar Robertson Trophy | Robertson, OscarOscar Robertson | Basketball | Men's college basketball player of the year, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association | |
Eddie Robinson Award | Robinson, EddieEddie Robinson | American football | Coach of the year in NCAA Division I FCS | |
Helen Rollason Award | Rollason, HelenHelen Rollason | Sports | "Outstanding achievement in the face of adversity" | |
Theodore Roosevelt Award | Roosevelt, TheodoreTheodore Roosevelt | Lifetime achievement | Outstanding life accomplishment, leading to a distinguished national (U.S.) reputation, by an individual who earned at least one varsity letter at an NCAA member school | |
Bobbie Rosenfeld Award | Rosenfeld, BobbieBobbie Rosenfeld | Sports | Canadian sportswoman of the year | |
Art Ross Trophy | Ross, ArtArt Ross | Ice hockey | Leading point scorer in the NHL | |
Rumelhart Prize | Rumelhart, DavidDavid Rumelhart | Cognitive science | Achievements best described by the award's full name: the David E. Rumelhart Prize for Contributions to the Theoretical Foundations of Human Cognition. | |
Rumford Medal | Rumford, Sir Benjamin Thompson, CountSir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford | Physics | "An outstandingly important recent discovery in the field of thermal or optical properties of matter made by a scientist working in Europe." Awarded by the Royal Society. | |
Rumford Prize | Rumford, Sir Benjamin Thompson, CountSir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford | Physics | Outstanding contributions to the fields of heat and light. Awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. | |
Adolph Rupp Cup | Rupp, AdolphAdolph Rupp | Basketball | NCAA Division I men's basketball coach "who best exemplifies excellence in his dedication to the game of basketball and to his student athletes" | |
Adolph Rupp Trophy | Rupp, AdolphAdolph Rupp | Basketball | College basketball player of the year as chosen by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky | |
Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award | Russell, BillBill Russell | Basketball | MVP of the NBA Finals | |
Babe Ruth Award | Ruth, BabeBabe Ruth | Baseball | Most valuable player of the Major League Baseball postseason, as chosen by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA). Before the 2007 season, the BBWAA gave the award to the most valuable player of the World Series. | |
Babe Ruth Home Run Award | Ruth, BabeBabe Ruth | Baseball | Leading home run hitter in Major League Baseball | |
Ryder Cup | Ryder, SamuelSamuel Ryder | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by men's professional teams representing the USA and Europe |
- ↑ When the Copa del Rey was established in 1916, the Spanish monarch was Alfonso XIII.
- ↑ The competition now known as the Copa del Rey de Baloncesto was established in 1933, but did not receive its current name until 1977. At that time, the Spanish monarch was Juan Carlos I.
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Sacknoff Prize | Sacknoff, ScottScott Sacknoff | Space History | Outstanding work by a university student related to the history of spaceflight | |
Sakharov Prize | Sakharov, AndreiAndrei Sakharov | Human rights | Outstanding work in defense of human rights and freedom of thought | |
Sakurai Prize | Sakurai, J. J.J. J. Sakurai | Theoretical particle physics | ||
Salimbeni Prize | Salimbeni, Lorenzo and JacopoLorenzo and Jacopo Salimbeni | |||
David Sarnoff Award | Sarnoff, DavidDavid Sarnoff | |||
Eiji Sawamura Award | Sawamura, EijiEiji Sawamura | Baseball | Outstanding starting pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball | |
Schneider Trophy | Schneider, JacquesJacques Schneider | Aviation | ||
Rolf Schock Prizes | Schock, RolfRolf Schock | |||
Walter Schottky Prize | Schottky, WalterWalter Schottky | Solid-state physics | ||
Ben Schwartzwalder Trophy | Schwartzwalder, BenBen Schwartzwalder | American football | Winner of the game between Syracuse University and West Virginia University, once held annually before the series ended due to conference realignment | |
Glenn T. Seaborg Medal | Seaborg, Glenn T.Glenn T. Seaborg | |||
Segrave Trophy | Segrave, HenryHenry Segrave | Transportation | Any British national who accomplishes the most outstanding demonstration of the possibilities of transport by land, sea, air, or water. | |
Frank J. Selke Trophy | Selke, Frank J.Frank J. Selke | Ice hockey | Top defensive forward in the NHL | |
Seve Trophy | Ballesteros, SeveSeve Ballesteros | Golf | Challenge trophy between men's professional teams representing Great Britain & Ireland and continental Europe | |
Barry Sheene Medal | Sheene, BarryBarry Sheene | Auto racing | ||
Shaw Prize | 邵逸夫
Shaw, Run RunRun Run Shaw |
Science | Annual Awards for Outstanding contributions in Astronomy, Life Science, Medicine and Mathematical Science. | |
Shewhart Medal | Shewhart, Walter A.Walter A. Shewhart | |||
Shinmura Izuru Prize | Shinmura, IzuruIzuru Shinmura | Linguistics | ||
Matsutaro Shoriki Award | Shoriki, MatsutaroMatsutaro Shoriki | Baseball | ||
Sikorsky Prize | Sikorsky, IgorIgor Sikorsky | Aviation | First controlled flight of a human-powered helicopter; awarded to AeroVelo on July 11, 2013 | |
Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science | Skytte, JohanJohan Skytte | |||
Norm Smith Medal | Smith, NormNorm Smith | Australian rules football | Best player in the AFL Grand Final | |
Conn Smythe Trophy | Smythe, ConnConn Smythe | Ice hockey | Most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs | |
Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy | Smythe, StaffordStafford Smythe | Ice hockey | Most valuable player of the Memorial Cup | |
Solheim Cup | Solheim, KarstenKarsten Solheim | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by women's professional teams representing the USA and Europe | |
Solzhenitsyn Prize | Solzhenitsyn, AlexanderAlexander Solzhenitsyn | |||
Sophia Awards | Andresen, Sophia de Mello BreynerSophia de Mello Breyner Andresen | Cinema of Portugal | Best Portuguese films | |
Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa | Soyinka, WoleWole Soyinka | |||
Warren Spahn Award | Spahn, WarrenWarren Spahn | Baseball | Top left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball | |
Elmer A. Sperry Award | Sperry, Elmer A.Elmer A. Sperry | Transportation | Distinguished contributions to transportation | |
J. G. Taylor Spink Award | Spink, J. G. TaylorJ. G. Taylor Spink | Journalism | "Meritorious contributions to baseball writing" | |
J. G. Taylor Spink Award | Spink, J. G. TaylorJ. G. Taylor Spink | Baseball | Player of the year in Minor League Baseball (North America) | |
Stampacchia Medal | Stampacchia, GuidoGuido Stampacchia | |||
Stanhope essay prize | Philip, StanhopeStanhope Philip | |||
Stanley Cup | Stanley, FrederickFrederick Stanley | Ice hockey | National Hockey League championship trophy | |
Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award | Starr, BartBart Starr | American football | Outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community by an NFL player | |
Steinfeld Cup | Steinfeld, JakeJake Steinfeld | Lacrosse | Major League Lacrosse championship trophy | |
Leroy P. Steele Prize | Steele, Leroy P.Leroy P. Steele | |||
Isabelle Stevenson Award | Isabelle Stevenson | Theatre | Outstanding volunteer contributions by a member of the American theatrical community, whether in the theatre or not. Presented during the Tony Awards. | |
Payne Stewart Award | Stewart, PaynePayne Stewart | Golf | PGA Tour "Man of the Year" award | |
Stirling Prize | Stirling, JamesJames Stirling | |||
Bram Stoker Award | Stoker, BramBram Stoker | Literature | "Superior achievement" in eight categories of horror fiction, plus an award for lifetime achievement in that genre | |
Annis Stukus Trophy | Stukus, AnnisAnnis Stukus | Canadian football | Canadian Football League coach of the year | |
Dick Suderman Trophy | Suderman, DickDick Suderman | Canadian football | Most valuable Canadian in the Grey Cup game | |
Sudirman Cup | Sudirman, DickDick Sudirman | Badminton | World mixed-sex team championship | |
James E. Sullivan Award | Sullivan, James E.James E. Sullivan | Sports | Most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States | |
Harry Sunderland Trophy | Sunderland, HarryHarry Sunderland |
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Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Tanabe Hisao Prize | Tanabe, HisaoHisao Tanabe | Ethnomusicology | ||
Tanizaki Prize | Tanizaki, Jun'ichirōJun'ichirō Tanizaki | Literature | ||
Taylor Swift Award | Swift, TaylorTaylor Swift | Music | ||
Templeton Prize | Templeton, JohnJohn Templeton | Religion | "Exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works" | |
Tezuka Award | Tezuka, OsamuOsamu Tezuka | Manga | Outstanding new artist in the story manga genre | |
Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize | Tezuka, OsamuOsamu Tezuka | Manga | Outstanding works or accomplishment in four categories | |
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award | Thalberg, IrvingIrving Thalberg | Cinema | Awarded periodically as part of the Academy Awards to "creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production." | |
Thomas Cup | Thomas, George AlanGeorge Alan Thomas | Badminton | World championship for men's national teams | |
Timoshenko Medal | Timoshenko, StephenStephen Timoshenko | Mechanical engineering | "Distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics" | |
Wayman Tisdale Award | Tisdale, WaymanWayman Tisdale | Basketball | Outstanding freshman player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association | |
Tolman Award | Tolman, Richard C.Richard C. Tolman | Chemistry | Outstanding contributions to chemistry in Southern California | |
Lance Todd Trophy | Todd, LanceLance Todd | Rugby league | Man of the match in the Challenge Cup final | |
George M. Trautman Awards | Trautman, George M.George M. Trautman | Baseball | Player of the year in each individual North American minor league | |
Turing Award | Turing, AlanAlan Turing | Computer science | "Contributions of a technical nature... of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field" | |
Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award | Twyman, JackJack Twyman and Maurice Stokes | Basketball | The "ideal teammate" in the NBA, as determined each season by the league's players | [12] |
J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal | Tyrrell, JosephJoseph Tyrrell | History | "Outstanding work in the history of Canada" |
U - V
Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Uber Cup | Uber, BettyBetty Uber | Badminton | World championship for women's national teams | |
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize | Cano Isaza, GuillermoGuillermo Cano Isaza | Press freedom | Honoured for his fight for press freedom in Colombia | |
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award | Unitas, JohnnyJohnny Unitas | American football | Outstanding senior (final-year) quarterback in U.S. college football | |
Tchicaya U Tam'si Prize for African Poetry | U Tam'si, TchicayaTchicaya U Tam'si | Poetry | ||
George Van Biesbroeck Prize | Van Biesbroeck, GeorgeGeorge Van Biesbroeck | Astronomy | "Long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy" | |
James A. Van Fleet Award | Van Fleet, James A.James A. Van Fleet | International relations | "Outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations" by either an American or South Korean | |
Vanderbilt Cup | Vanderbilt II, William KissamWilliam Kissam Vanderbilt II | Auto racing | Original cup awarded to winners of the Vanderbilt Cup races (1904-1968 intermittently). Replica was awarded to U.S. 500 winners (1996-1999), then later to CART/Champ Car champions (2000-2007). | |
Vanier Cup | Vanier, GeorgesGeorges Vanier | Canadian football | CIS football championship trophy | |
Vardon Trophy | Vardon, HarryHarry Vardon | Golf | Lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour. Awarded by the PGA of America; requires a minimum of 60 rounds in the season. Compare with the Byron Nelson Award, given by the Tour itself for the same accomplishment but with a 50-round minimum. | |
Harry Vardon Trophy | Vardon, HarryHarry Vardon | Golf | Winner of the Race to Dubai (historically the Order of Merit) as money leader on the European Tour. | |
Vare Trophy | Vare, Glenna CollettGlenna Collett Vare | Golf | Lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour | |
José Vasconcelos World Award of Education | Vasconcelos, JoséJosé Vasconcelos | Education | Acknowledgment for exceptional teaching, which is the underlying basis of our present civilization | |
Oswald Veblen Prize in Geometry | Veblen, OswaldOswald Veblen | Mathematics | Notable research in geometry or topology | |
Vezina Trophy | Vezina, GeorgesGeorges Vézina | Ice hockey | NHL goaltender "adjudged to be the best at this position" | |
Prix Jean Vigo | Vigo, JeanJean Vigo | Cinema | Independent spirit and excellence by a young French director | |
IEEE John von Neumann Medal | Von Neumann, JohnJohn von Neumann | Computer science | "Outstanding achievements in computer-related science and technology" | |
John von Neumann Theory Prize | Von Neumann, JohnJohn von Neumann | Systems science | Fundamental and sustained contributions to theory in operations research and the management sciences | |
John von Neumann Award | Von Neumann, JohnJohn von Neumann | Economics | Outstanding scholar in the exact social sciences, whose works have had substantial influence over a long period of time on the studies and intellectual activity of students |
W
Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Wade Trophy | Wade, MargaretMargaret Wade | Basketball | Player of the year in Division I women's college basketball, as chosen by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association | |
Wakker Prize | Henri-Louis Wakker | Architectural history | Presented to a Swiss commune for development and preservation of architectural heritage | |
Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology | Selman Waksman | Microbiology | ||
Doak Walker Award | Doak Walker | American football | Outstanding running back in U.S. college football | |
Walker Cup | George Herbert Walker | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by men's amateur teams representing the USA and Great Britain & Ireland | |
Walkley Award | William Gaston Walkley | |||
The Wally | Parks, WallyWally Parks | Auto racing | ||
Wally Lewis Medal | Wally Lewis | Rugby league football | State of Origin player of the series | |
Wanamaker Trophy | Wanamaker, RodmanRodman Wanamaker | Golf | PGA Championship winner's trophy | |
Warne-Muralidaran Trophy | Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan[N 1] | Cricket | Perpetual challenge trophy awarded to winner of Test series between Australia and Sri Lanka | |
Johnny Warren Medal | Warren, JohnnyJohnny Warren | Football (soccer) | Best player in the Australasian A-League, as determined by the league's players | |
James Craig Watson Medal | James Craig Watson | |||
James Watt International Medal | James Watt | |||
Oswald Watt Gold Medal | Oswald Watt | |||
Wheatcroft Trophy | Wheatcroft, TomTom Wheatcroft | Auto racing | Significant contributions to motorsport in the United Kingdom | |
Hermann Weyl Prize | Weyl, HermannHermann Weyl | Physics | Awarded every two years to recognize young scientists who have performed original work of significant scientific quality in the area of understanding physics through symmetries | [13] |
"Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award | White, Byron "Whizzer"Byron "Whizzer" White | American football | Outstanding community service by a National Football League player. Similar to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, but awarded by the players' union, the NFL Players Association, instead of the league. | |
Heinrich Wieland Prize | Wieland, HeinrichHeinrich Wieland | Chemistry | Outstanding research on biologically active molecules and systems in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. | |
Norbert Wiener Award for Social and Professional Responsibility | Norbert Wiener | |||
Norbert Wiener Prize in Applied Mathematics | Norbert Wiener | Mathematics | ||
The Wigner Medal | Eugene Wigner | |||
Prix Daniel Wildenstein | Daniel Wildenstein | Flat racing | Winner of the eponymous horse race | |
Prince William Cup | Prince William, Duke of Cambridge | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between Wales and South Africa | |
Ted Williams Award | Ted Williams | Baseball | Most valuable player of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game | |
Wolf Prize | Ricardo Wolf | Agriculture, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, physics, and arts | Outstanding achievement in each of the named fields | |
Wollaston Medal | William Hyde Wollaston | Geology | Outstanding achievement in geology | |
John R. Wooden Award | Wooden, JohnJohn Wooden | Basketball | Player of the Year Awards: Players of the year in NCAA Division I men's and women's college basketball High School Player of the Year Awards: Players of the year in each of the five subsections of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section, plus the CIF Los Angeles Section Legends of Coaching Award: Lifetime achievement by a men's or women's college coach |
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George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award | Woolf, GeorgeGeorge Woolf | Horse racing | Awarded to a Thoroughbred jockey in the U.S. or Canada who exhibits the highest standards of professional and personal conduct on and off the track | |
Wright Brothers Medal | Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) | Aerospace engineering | Outstanding contribution | |
Wuerffel Trophy | Wuerffel, DannyDanny Wuerffel | American football | College football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement" |
X - Z
Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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Yashin Award | Yashin, LevLev Yashin | Football (soccer) | Outstanding goalkeeper of the FIFA World Cup | |
Yates Cup | Yates, H. B.H. B. Yates | Canadian football | Ontario University Athletics championship | |
Cy Young Award | Young, CyCy Young | Baseball | Most outstanding pitcher in both the National and American Leagues | |
Kay Yow Award | Yow, KayKay Yow | Basketball | Outstanding character, on and off the court, by a Division I women's college basketball coach | |
Ricardo Zamora Trophy | Ricardo Zamora | Football (soccer) | Goalkeepers with the best "goals-to-games" ratio in both La Liga and the Segunda División (Spain) | |
Zarra Trophy | Zarra, Zarra | Football (soccer) | Spanish national with the most goals scored in both La Liga and the Segunda División (Spain). Compare with the Pichichi Trophy, for the same accomplishment but open to players of all nationalities. |
- ↑ Murali's last name has generally been romanized as "Muralitharan" since the start of his career. However, he prefers to romanize his name as "Muralidaran". When Cricket Australia commissioned the trophy, it asked Murali to clarify how his name should be spelled, and the trophy uses his preferred romanization.
See also
- List of prizes, medals, and awards
- List of eponyms
- List of awards named after Governors General of Canada
References
- ↑ IndyCar - Cup pays tribute to Indy car racing's heritage
- ↑ "Beal Prize". American Mathematical Society. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Elizabeth Blackwell Award". American Medical Women's Association. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
- ↑ Rory Carroll (15 December 2009). "Artist Fernando Botero condemns entries for prize named after him". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ↑ "Mel Greenberg Media Award". Women's Basketball Coaches Association. Retrieved 2 Jul 2014.
- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1614838/20090626/jackson_michael.jhtml
- ↑ http://www.michaeljackson.com/us/michael-jackson-awards
- 1 2 "Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent". ninemsn.com.au. Archived from the original on 31 August 2009.
- ↑ Gettysburg College - Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Home
- ↑ "Awards: Buck O'Neil". National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
- ↑ "LeBron receives 116 first-place votes". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. May 2, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2010.
- ↑ Aschburner, Steve (June 9, 2013). "NBA To Unveil Twyman–Stokes Teammate Of Year Award, Announce Winner Sunday". Hang Time Blog. NBA.com (Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.). Retrieved June 9, 2013.
- ↑ Edward Frenkel (May 2016). "Pestun Awarded Weyl Priza" (PDF). American Mathematical Society. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
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