Prize fights used to last up to 100 rounds without safety equipment or strict rules. Reforms in the mid-1800s added weight classification, padded gloves, and limited rounds to 15. Boxing was included in ancient Olympics but not modern until 1904. James Figg was a champion for 15 years. Jack Broughton was buried at Westminster Abbey […]
The Nobel Peace Prize can be nominated by eligible people such as parliamentarians, former laureates, and some professors. Adolf Hitler was nominated in 1939 as a form of satirical criticism. Other notable nominations include Mussolini, Stalin, and Michael Jackson. The 2020 recipient will be announced on October 9th. Anyone can be nominated for the Nobel […]
José Echegaray was the first politician to win the Nobel Prize for literature in 1904, sharing it with Frédéric Mistral. He was also a successful playwright and government minister in Spain. The first politician to win the Nobel Prize for literature was José Echegaray. He shared the Nobel prize for literature with Frédéric Mistral in […]
The Kyoto Prize, established by Japanese businessman Kazuo Inamori, is an annual international prize awarded in three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Science, and Arts and Philosophy. Each winner receives a diploma, a gold watch, and 50 million yen. The prize must be awarded to an individual and not a company. Past honorees include Akira Kurosawa, […]
The Abel Prize is a prestigious award in mathematics, sometimes called the mathematician’s Nobel. It was first awarded in 2003 to Jean-Pierre Serre for his work on number theory, algebraic geometry, and topology. The prize was originally proposed in 1902 by King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway, but it was not established until 2001. […]
The Nobel Prizes are awarded by specific institutions based on Alfred Nobel’s recommendations. Nominees are kept secret and winners are recognized as nominees. The Peace Prize is awarded in Norway, while the others are awarded in Sweden. When Alfred Nobel wrote his will in 1895, he made specific recommendations as to which bodies would select […]
The Nobel Foundation prohibits the withdrawal of prizes, even if controversial. Committees carefully vet nominees, but some laureates have been controversial. The foundation releases documents 50 years after the fact. Some awards were controversial at the time but later deemed deserved. No prize has been revoked, but some have been withheld due to political reasons […]
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organizations promoting peace, as specified in Alfred Nobel’s will. It differs from other Nobel Prizes and can be awarded for current efforts. Controversial candidates include Hitler, Stalin, and Arafat, while others include MLK, Mother Teresa, and the Dalai Lama. Nominations are kept private and can be […]
Alfred Nobel’s will established awards in five fields: chemistry, physics, medicine, literature, and peace. The economics prize was added later. Each category has its own committee, and awards are usually given annually. Notable omissions occurred during WWII and in 1966-67. Winners have made significant contributions in their respective fields, such as William Conrad Roentgen in […]
Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, left over 90% of his estate to establish awards in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The prizes are awarded by specific bodies and represent the best contributors in each field. The economics award is not technically a Nobel Prize. The Prize includes a medal, recognition, and money. Over 750 […]
Alfred Nobel’s will left his fortune to benefit mankind, with the Nobel Prizes awarded annually in five areas. A sixth prize for economics was added in 1969. Nominees are kept secret for 50 years and nominations are solicited from prominent academics and governments/former winners. Two people have refused the prize. Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel’s will […]
William Lawrence Bragg was the youngest Nobel Prize winner at age 25 in 1915. Nobel Prizes are awarded in six categories and the average age of winners has increased over time. The oldest living laureate as of 2012 was Rita Levi-Montalcini, who was 103. As of 2012, the youngest person to win a Nobel Prize […]
Boob prizes, also known as explosive prizes, are humorous awards given in some competitions. They are not meant to insult the recipient but to add levity to the process. Some sponsors have stopped offering them due to potential misunderstandings. In one case, a sponsor was sued for giving a toy instead of a promised car […]
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to those who promote peace and fraternity among nations. The first winners were Frédéric Passy and Henry Dunant in 1901. Notable winners include US Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jimmy Carter, as well as Ralph Bunch, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa. Mohandas Gandhi […]
The Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award given annually to the best English-language work by a British or Irish Commonwealth writer. The winner receives £50,000, and the shortlisted authors receive £2,500. The prize was established in 1968 and has since expanded to include American writers. The Man Booker Prize, commonly known as the Booker […]
Consolation prizes are given to contestants who don’t win the top prize in a game show or contest. They can vary from items donated by sponsors to high-value gifts. Offering them creates goodwill towards sponsors and can attract future contestants. In the game show of life, some people win trips to Hawaii and some… well, […]
Monetary awards can be given as bonuses, scholarships, contest prizes, or court decisions. Companies use them to motivate employees or reward superior work. Scholarship criteria can vary, while competitions offer high prizes but are taxable. Monetary awards can also be part of divorce settlements. A monetary award can be any form of compensation or bonus […]
The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy to an outstanding author nominated by someone appointed by the Academy. The selection process begins a year before the award, and winners receive a diploma, medal, cash prize, and lecture opportunity. Controversy surrounds the criteria, and some famous authors have been excluded […]
The Pulitzer Prize is an American award for excellence in arts, particularly journalism, music, and literature. It is named after Joseph Pulitzer, a journalist who revolutionized the New York World. There are 21 categories, with winners receiving $10,000 and a certificate. Newspapers nominate themselves by submitting relevant material. A Pulitzer Prize is an American prize […]
