Important International Awards
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pravin | Name of the Award | Year Instituted | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize | 1901 | Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace & Economics. This awards is named after the Swedish Chemist Alfred Nobel |
| Oscar Award | 1929 | Conferred annually by the Academy of Motion in the US, in recognition of contribution and performance in the field of cinema |
| Jesse Owens | 1992 | Instituted by the International Amateur Athletic Federation for sports, who have made significant and lasting contribution to society. |
| Templeton Award | 1972 | Conferred by the Templeton Foundation for progress in religion-inaugurated by John M. Templeton, a presbyterian of Nassau, Bahamas |
| Booker Prize | 1968 | This award set up by the Booker Company and the British Publishers Association Right Livelihood 1980 and Instituted by Jakob Von Vexkull, a Swedish-German writer and Philatelic expert. This award conferred annually for practical and exemplary solutions to real problems of today. This is a Highest literary award also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize |
| Jawaharlal Nehru award | 1965 | Instituted by Government of India, it is conferred annually to persons for outstanding contribution in promotion of international understanding, goodwill, and friendship among the people of the world |
| Magsaysay Award | 1957 | Named after Phillipines President Ramon Magsaysay. t's conferred annualy for Litrature, Arts, International Outstanding, leadership and public services |
