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Kyoto Prize

FieldValue
nameThe Kyoto Prize
imageKyotoPrize_Medal.png
captionInsignia of the prize.
subheader
awarded_forLifetime achievement in
Advanced Technology,
Basic Sciences,
Arts and Philosophy
presenterInamori Foundation
countryJapan
year1985
rewardA diploma, a Kyoto Prize medal (20K gold), and prize money of 100million yen per category.
locationICC Kyoto
image2[[File:TWN Order of Brilliant Star 6Class BAR.svg100px]]
caption2Ribbon of the prize
website

Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, Arts and Philosophy

The Kyoto Prize is Japan's highest private award for lifetime achievement in the arts and sciences. It is given not only to those who are top representatives of their own respective fields, but to "those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind". The Kyoto Prize was established in 1984, and the laureates have been annually awarded since 1985. It is regarded by many as Japan's version of the Nobel Prize, representing one of the most prestigious awards available in fields that are not traditionally honored with a Nobel.

The prizes are endowed with 100 million yen per category and have been awarded annually since 1985 by the Inamori Foundation, founded by Kazuo Inamori. The laureates are announced each June; the prize presentation ceremony and related events are held in Kyoto, Japan, each November.

Categories and fields

The Kyoto Prize consists of three different categories, each with four subfields. The subfields rotate every year to create a diverse group of Laureates. The categories and fields are: :Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology

:Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences

:Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy

Laureates

With the 2024 Kyoto laureates, the three-category prizes have honored 123 individuals and one foundation (the Nobel Foundation). Individual laureates range from scientists, engineers, and researchers to philosophers, painters, architects, sculptors, musicians, and film directors.

Laureates are invited to the Kyoto Prize Symposium in San Diego, California each March, and to the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford each May to give presentations on their work.

References

References

  1. "Donald Knuth Wins Kyoto Prize".
  2. "Kyoto Symposium and Prize Scholarships".
  3. "About the Kyoto Prize at Oxford". [[Blavatnik School of Government]], [[University of Oxford]].
  4. Vergano, Dan. (12 November 2006). "Kyoto Prize honors achievement and character". USATODAY.com.
  5. Brozan, Nadine. (1996-07-01). "Chronicle". The New York Times.
  6. "Kyoto Prize honors achievement and character - USATODAY.com".
  7. Brozan, Nadine. (1996-07-01). "Chronicle". The New York Times.
  8. "About Kyoto Prize {{!}} Kyoto Prize".
  9. "Kyoto Prize at Oxford". [[Blavatnik School of Government]], [[University of Oxford]].
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