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Annual award for "the most significant contribution to an understanding of the Canadian past" [1] since 1977 Cundill History Prize: McGill University: Literature award for history [2] since 2008 François-Xavier Garneau Medal: Canadian Historical Association: Awarded every five years for an outstanding Canadian contribution to historical ...
King Faisal Prize (1979), which recognizes outstanding contributions in five categories (namely, service to Islam; Islamic studies; Arabic language and literature; medicine; and science), the first three of which are widely considered as the most prestigious awards in the Muslim world, and more than 20 laureates of the other two in science and ...
These are the three most nominated scientists without awards in the data published as of 2016. [178] Otto Stern received 79 [179] nominations in physics 1925–1943 before being awarded in 1943. [180] The strict rule against awarding a prize to more than three people is also controversial. [181]
A given award may be found in more than one list. Awards may be given by a government agency, an association such as the International Cricket Council, a company, a magazine such as Motor Trend, or an organization like Terrapinn Holdings that runs events. Some awards have significant financial value, while others mainly provide recognition.
Eugene V. Debs Award: Eugene V. Debs Foundation: Person whose work has been consistent with the spirit, values, and legacy of Eugene V. Debs and who has contributed to the advancement of the causes of industrial unionism, social justice, or world peace [24] United States: Heinz Awards: Heinz Foundations
It does not include professorships, fellowships or student awards other than awards to students who have made an original contribution to an academic field. The country of the institution granting the award is given, but many awards are open to people from around the world.
Award Sponsor Description International RIBA President's Medals Royal Institute of British Architects Established in 1836 when the first RIBA Silver Medal was awarded, these are widely regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education in the world. [1] United States: ACM Student Research Competition: Association for Computing ...
The George Sarton Medal is the most prestigious award given by the History of Science Society. It has been awarded annually since 1955. It has been awarded annually since 1955. It is awarded to a historian of science from the international community who became distinguished for "a lifetime of scholarly achievement" in the field.