Awards of the World
A reference guide to the most important prizes in the world across film, music, literature, science, peace, architecture and the arts — with history, organiser and a link to the official source. The company Persian Awards keeps in the global awards landscape.
52Awards
13Fields
16Countries & bodies
1848Oldest founded
1929
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Academy Awards (Oscars)
United States · Film
The best-known film awards in the world, honouring achievement in cinema; the golden statu...
1946
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Cannes Film Festival – Palme d'Or
France · Film
One of the most prestigious film festivals; its top prize is the Palme d'Or.
1932
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Venice Film Festival – Golden Lion
Italy · Film
The world's oldest film festival, held on the Lido of Venice; the top prize is the Golden...
1951
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Berlin International Film Festival – Golden Bear
Germany · Film
One of the three major European film festivals; its top prize is the Golden Bear.
1947
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BAFTA Film Awards
United Kingdom · Film
The principal British awards for film, founded as the British Film Academy.
1944
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Golden Globe Awards
United States · Film
Awards recognising excellence in both film and television; the first ceremony was held in...
1976
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César Awards
France · Film
The national film awards of France.
1987
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Goya Awards
Spain · Film
The national film awards of Spain.
1949
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Primetime Emmy Awards
United States · Television
The leading awards for excellence in American primetime television.
1959
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Grammy Awards
United States · Music
The most recognised awards in the music industry, honouring recordings and artists.
2000
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Latin Grammy Awards
United States · Music
Awards for music in Spanish and Portuguese.
1977
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BRIT Awards
United Kingdom · Music
The British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards.
1989
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Polar Music Prize
Sweden · Music
An international music prize, often called the Nobel Prize of music.
1992
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Mercury Prize
United Kingdom · Music
Awarded each year to the best album from the United Kingdom or Ireland.
1901
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Nobel Prize in Literature
Sweden · Literature
The world's most celebrated literary prize, first awarded in 1901.
1969
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Booker Prize
United Kingdom · Literature
A leading prize for the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
2005
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International Booker Prize
United Kingdom · Literature
Honours the best fiction translated into English.
1917
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Pulitzer Prizes
United States · Literature
American prizes for achievement in journalism, literature and music composition.
1903
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Prix Goncourt
France · Literature
The most prestigious French literary prize.
1956
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Hans Christian Andersen Award
Switzerland · Literature
The highest international recognition for authors and illustrators of children's books.
2002
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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Sweden · Literature
The world's largest award for children's and young adult literature.
1901
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Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry and Medicine
Sweden · Science
The highest honours in the natural sciences and medicine, first awarded in 1901.
1968
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Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
Sweden · Business & Technology
Established by Sveriges Riksbank in memory of Alfred Nobel; first awarded in 1969.
1936
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Fields Medal
International · Science
The most prestigious award in mathematics, given to mathematicians under 40.
1966
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A.M. Turing Award
United States · Science
Often called the Nobel Prize of computing.
2003
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Abel Prize
Norway · Science
A major international prize for outstanding work in mathematics.
2012
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Breakthrough Prize
United States · Science
Recognises major achievements in life sciences, fundamental physics and mathematics.
1978
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Wolf Prize
Israel · Science
International awards in agriculture, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, physics and the art...
2008
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Kavli Prize
Norway · Science
Prizes in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.
1945
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Lasker Awards
United States · Science
Among the most respected biomedical research awards.
1901
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Nobel Peace Prize
Norway · Peace & Society
Awarded to those who have done the most for fraternity between nations, peace and disarmam...
1980
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Right Livelihood Award
Sweden · Peace & Society
Often called the "Alternative Nobel Prize", honouring courageous work for a better world.
1957
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Ramon Magsaysay Award
Philippines · Peace & Society
Asia's highest honour for integrity and service to the people.
1973
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Templeton Prize
International · Peace & Society
Honours a living person for exceptional contributions to affirming life's spiritual dimens...
1988
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Sakharov Prize
European Union · Peace & Society
The European Parliament's prize for freedom of thought.
1977
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Switzerland · Architecture & Design
Recognises architectural excellence in communities where Muslims have a significant presen...
1979
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Pritzker Architecture Prize
United States · Architecture & Design
Often regarded as architecture's highest honour.
1848
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RIBA Royal Gold Medal
United Kingdom · Architecture & Design
One of the oldest and most respected honours in architecture.
1955
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Red Dot Design Award
Germany · Architecture & Design
A leading international competition for product, brand and communication design.
1989
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Praemium Imperiale
Japan · Visual Arts
International arts prizes in painting, sculpture, architecture, music and theatre/film.
1984
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Turner Prize
United Kingdom · Visual Arts
A prominent British prize for contemporary visual art.
1985
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Kyoto Prize
Japan · Visual Arts
Honours lifetime achievement in advanced technology, basic sciences, and arts and philosop...
1947
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Tony Awards
United States · Theatre
Honour excellence in Broadway theatre.
1976
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Olivier Awards
United Kingdom · Theatre
The principal awards for London's West End theatre.
1955
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World Press Photo Contest
Netherlands · Photography & Journalism
One of the most prestigious photojournalism competitions.
2007
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Sony World Photography Awards
United Kingdom · Photography & Journalism
A global photography competition open to professionals and amateurs.
2000
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Laureus World Sports Awards
International · Sports
Celebrate the outstanding achievements of the sporting year.
1956
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Ballon d'Or
France · Sports
Annual football award for the best player.
1996
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Webby Awards
United States · Business & Technology
The leading international awards honouring excellence on the internet.
1981
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CFDA Fashion Awards
United States · Fashion
Honour American fashion design.
1989
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The Fashion Awards
United Kingdom · Fashion
Celebrate creativity and excellence in fashion.
1982
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Fajr International Film Festival
Iran · Film
Iran's principal national film festival, held each year in Tehran.