From Nobel to Oscars: 10 Most Prestigious Global Awards

Honors such as the Nobel Prize, the Academy Awards (Oscars), the Pulitzer Prize and the Fields Medal Award are some of the most recognized, and arguably prestigious, honors that acknowledge accomplishments of excellence in the fields of science, arts and literature, public service and so much more. Of course, accomplishments of excellence and success may generate ethical dilemmas, although most recipients of these honors do feel as though they have accomplished something of import worthy of recognition. Recognition is affirming on a personal level, and invigorates people to pursue their contribution to progress and innovation at larger scales.

Nobel Prize

Established in 1901, the Nobel Prize has awarded groundbreaking advances in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace and (recently) Economics. Their recipients have exerted a range of global landmark advances in humanity’s preservation and dignity.

Academy Awards (Oscars)

Academy Awards (Oscars) are the most prestigious awards to provide assumptions of excellence for films. In 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized excellence and opportunity in the world’s films.

Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prize began in 1917, and recognizes excellence in journalism, literature, and musical composition, as well as being recognized as the most esteemed prize for American writers and journalism.

Fields Medal

The Fields Medal is often viewed as mathematics’ highest honor, given by the International Mathematical Union every four years to mathematicians who are under the age of 40.

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awards presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, to honor the artistic and technical excellence of outstanding achievement in the recording industry.

Booker Prize

The Booker Prize is granted for the best original full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom. Initiated in 1969, the Booker Prize has had a significant influence on fiction and established a benchmark for excellence.

Turing Award

The Turing Award is awarded for computer science, often identified as the “Nobel Prize of Computing” given for exceptional contributions in computing for the computing community, awarded by the Association for Computing Machinery.

Michelin Star

Michelin Stars are awarded to chefs and restaurants by the Michelin Guide. Michelin Stars symbolize the highest level of achievement in cuisine worldwide and are sought after by chefs and restaurants throughout the entire world.

Ramon Magsaysay Award

The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered Asia’s Nobel prize, awarded to recognize and honor exceptional leaders in development and selfless service in government, public service, journalism, and the arts who have inspired people to emulate their transformative leadership, in Asia.

Légion d’Honneur

The Légion d’Honneur is, first, the highest civilian order of merit, but it contains both civilian and military merit. The Légion d’Honneur is awarded to recognize an individual’s outstanding service to the nation or wider community and humanity.

The ten awards above are benchmarks of excellence and ambition to set worldwide standards of achievement in many diverse fields.

This article highlights globally recognized awards for informational purposes. Rankings or inclusions are based on popularity and cultural significance, not an official measure of importance.