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Abdus Salam AwardAbdus Salam

Abel PrizeNiels Henrik AbelMathematicsAwarded for outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics, often described as the "mathematician's Nobel prize"

Jack Adams AwardJack AdamsIce Hockey

Aga Khan TrophyAga Khan III

Aga Khan Award for ArchitectureAga Khan IVArchitectureArchitectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design

John Agro Special Teams AwardJohn AgroCanadian footballMost outstanding special teams player in the Canadian Football League

Akatsuka AwardFujio AkatsukaManga

Michelle Akers Player of the Year AwardMichelle AkersFootball (soccer)Most valuable player in Women's Professional Soccer

Akutagawa PrizeRynosuke AkutagawaLiterature

Antim CupAntim Iverianul

Archibald PrizeJ.F. Archibald

Arjuna AwardArjunaSportsOutstanding achievement in National sports in India

Arthur Ashe Courage AwardArthur AsheSportsSignificant or compelling humanitarian contribution, transcending sports, by a sports-related figure. One of the ESPY Awards.

Astor CupVincent AstorAuto racingOriginally awarded to winners of the Astor Challenge Cup races (1915-1916), now used as the championship trophy for the IndyCar Series.[1]

Az-Zubair Prize for Innovation and Scientific ExcellenceAz-Zubair Mohammed SalihScience

BAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Hobey Baker AwardHobey BakerIce hockeyOutstanding player in NCAA men's college hockey

Balzan PrizeEugenio BalzanHumanityOutstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of man.

Lorenzo Bandini TrophyLorenzo BandiniAuto racing

Bartolozzi PrizeGiuseppe Bartolozzi

Sammy Baugh TrophySammy BaughAmerican footballOutstanding passing quarterback in Division I FBS college football

Beazley MedalKim Edward Beazley

Chuck Bednarik AwardChuck BednarikAmerican footballOutstanding defensive player in Division I FBS

Clair Bee Coach of the Year AwardClair BeeBasketballPositive contributions by a NCAA Division I men's head coach

IEEE Alexander Graham Bell MedalAlexander Graham BellTelecommunicationsExceptional contributions to the advancement of communications sciences and engineering in the field of telecommunications.

Gordon Bennett CupJames Gordon Bennett, Jr.auto racing

Gordon Bennett CupJames Gordon Bennett, Jr.ballooning

Marcel Benoist PrizeMarcel Benoist

Jun Bernardino TrophyJun BernardinoBasketballPBA Philippine Cup championship trophy

Fred Biletnikoff AwardFred BiletnikoffAmerican footballOutstanding wide receiver in Division I FBS

Elizabeth Blackwell MedalElizabeth BlackwellMedicineWoman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine."[2]

Bledisloe CupCharles BathurstRugby unionChallenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand

Tom W. Bonner PrizeTom W. Bonner

Border-Gavaskar TrophyAllan Border and Sunil GavaskarCricketChallenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and India

The National Bobby Bowden AwardBobby BowdenAmerican footballOutstanding achievement by a Division I FBS player on the field, as a student, and as a "faith model" in the community

Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year AwardBobby BowdenAmerican footballOutstanding head coach in Division I FBS

Bradbury AwardRay BradburyScreenwritingExcellence in screenwriting

Bouclier de BrennusCharles BrennusRugby unionFrench Top 14 championship trophy

Chris Bristow TrophyChris BristowAuto racing

Brownlow MedalCharles BrownlowAustralian rules football"Fairest and best" player in the Australian Football League

Broyles AwardFrank BroylesAmerican footballOutstanding assistant coach in Division I FBS

Bruce MedalCatherine Wolfe BruceAstronomyOutstanding lifetime contributions to astronomy.

Buck Buchanan AwardBuck BuchananAmerican footballOutstanding defensive player in Division I FCS

John Bunn AwardJohn BunnBasketballSignificant lifetime achievement in any role within the sport, as determined by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Burlsworth TrophyBrandon BurlsworthAmerican footballMost outstanding player in Division I FBS who began his college career as a walk-on

Vannevar Bush AwardVannevar Bush

Butkus AwardDick ButkusAmerican footballOutstanding linebackers in the NFL, college, and high school

Walter Byers ScholarshipWalter ByersSportsOutstanding student-athletes, male and female, across all NCAA sports

Lady Byng Memorial TrophyEvelyn ByngIce hockeyNHL "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability"

CAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Caccioppoli PrizeRenato CaccioppoliMathematicsOutstanding achievement by an Italian mathematician no older than 38

Caldecott MedalRandolph CaldecottLiteratureMost distinguished American picture book for children

Calder CupFrank CalderIce hockeyAmerican Hockey League championship trophy

Calder Memorial TrophyFrank CalderIce hockeyRookie of the year in the National Hockey League

Cames PrizeLus de CamesLiteratureOutstanding work in the Portuguese language

Clarence S. Campbell BowlClarence CampbellIce hockeyNHL Western Conference championship trophy

John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of ScienceJohn J. CartyScience"Noteworthy and distinguished accomplishments in any field of science within the charter of the Academy" (i.e., the National Academy of Sciences in the U.S.)

Miguel de Cervantes PrizeMiguel de CervantesLiteratureOutstanding lifetime achievement by a Spanish-language writer

ChappellHadlee TrophyThe Chappell brothers (Ian, Gregory, and Trevor) and the Hadlee family (father Walter and sons Barry, Dayle, and Sir Richard)CricketChallenge trophy contested in annual ODI series between Australia and New Zealand

Agatha AwardAgatha ChristieMystery Fiction

Agatha Christie Award (Japan)Agatha ChristieMystery Fiction

Clive Churchill MedalClive ChurchillRugby league footballBest and Fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final

King Clancy Memorial TrophyKing ClancyIce hockeyOutstanding leadership and exceptional humanitarian contributions by an NHL player

Clarkson CupAdrienne ClarksonIce hockeyCanadian National Women's Hockey Championship trophy

Roger Clemens AwardRoger ClemensBaseballOutstanding pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball

Roberto Clemente AwardRoberto ClementeBaseballMajor League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team"

David Cohen PrizeDavid and Victoria CohenLiteratureOutstanding body of work by a British citizen writing in English

Lionel Conacher AwardLionel ConacherSportsCanadian male athlete of the year throughout all sports

Tony Conigliaro AwardTony ConigliaroBaseballMajor League Baseball player who best overcomes extreme physical or emotional adversity

Cook CupJames CookRugby unionChallenge trophy contested between Australia and England

Duff Cooper PrizeDuff CooperLiteratureBest work of history, biography, political science or (very occasionally) poetry, published in English or French

Ron Coote CupRon CooteRugby league footballVictory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters

Copley MedalGodfrey CopleyScience"Outstanding achievements in research in any branch of science, and alternates between the physical sciences and the biological sciences"; awarded by the Royal Society of London to scientists of any nationality

Alec Courtelis AwardAlec CourtelisAcademic meritAcademic merit and outstanding contribution by graduating non-U.S. students at the University of Florida

Bob Cousy AwardBob CousyBasketballOutstanding point guard in U.S. men's college basketball

Robert Cox CupRobert CoxGolfU.S. Women's Amateur championship trophy

Crafoord PrizeHolger CrafoordScienceOutstanding basic research in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis

Roger Crozier Saving Grace AwardRoger CrozierIce hockeyNHL goaltender with the season's best save percentage (minimum of 25 games played)

Johan Cruijff ShieldJohan CruyffFootball (soccer)Dutch Super Cup trophy (contested by winners of the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup)

Edith Cummings Munson Golf AwardEdith CummingsGolfTop collegiate female golfers who excels in academics

Cunningham MedalTimothy CunninghamScience, Literature and AntiquitiesAwarded every 3 years for best essay in Science, Literature or Antiquities by a member of the Royal Irish Academy

Currie CupDonald CurrieRugby unionSouth African first-tier provincial championship trophy (and also the overall competition)

Curtis CupHarriot and Margaret CurtisGolfChallenge trophy contested by women's amateur teams representing the USA and Great Britain & Ireland

DAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement AwardChuck DalyBasketballThis annual award is given to an NBA coach to honor their longtime NBA coachs life in basketball.

Leo Dandurand TrophyLo DandurandCanadian footballMost outstanding offensive lineman in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award.

Darwin AwardsCharles DarwinLifeAwarded to "people who ensure the long-term survival of the human race by removing themselves from the gene pool in a sublimely idiotic fashion"

Darwin MedalCharles DarwinBiologyAwarded for work of acknowledged distinction in the broad area of Biology in which Darwin worked

Darwin-Wallace MedalCharles Darwin and Alfred Russel WallaceBiologyAwarded annually for best work on evolutionary biology

David Anixter AwardDavid AnixterRocks Paper ScissorsAwarded to the Winner of Maine's Annual International Rocks Paper Scissors Tournament

Leonardo da Vinci International Art AwardLeonardo Da VinciArts, Science, Technology, and LiteraturePresented to young people involved in the study of the sciences, technology, literature and the arts

Leonardo da Vinci World Award of ArtsLeonardo Da VinciArtsRecognition of significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world.

Davis CupDwight F. DavisTennisWinner of an annual tournament involving men's national teams (and also the competition itself)

Davy MedalHumphry DavyChemistry"Outstandingly important recent discovery in any branch of chemistry", as determined by the Royal Society of London

Dazai Osamu PrizeOsamu DazaiLiterature

DeMarcoBecket Memorial TrophyMario DeMarco and Mel BecketCanadian footballMost outstanding offensive lineman in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award.

Demidov PrizePavel DemidovScienceOriginally (18321866) awarded for outstanding achievement by a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences.Revived in 1993 for outstanding achievement in natural sciences or humanities by a member of the same body.

Lord Derby CupEdward Stanley, 17th Earl of DerbyRugby league footballVictory in French knockout cup competition

Dewar CupThomas Dewar, 1st Baron DewarFootball (soccer)Originally awarded to the winner of the U.S. National Challenge Cup (now the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup). The trophy is now retired and is on permanent display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, New York, but the name of each winning team is still added to its base.

Joe Dey AwardJoseph DeyGolfRecognition of meritorious service to the game of golf as a volunteer.

Dirac Medal of the ICTPPaul DiracPhysicsOutstanding work in theoretical or mathematical physics. Prior winners of the Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, or a Nobel Prize are ineligible.

Dirac Medal of the WATOCPaul DiracChemistryOutstanding computational chemist under age 40

Paul Dirac Medal and PrizePaul DiracPhysics"Outstanding contributions to theoretical (including mathematical and computational) physics"

David Dixon AwardDavid DixonSportOutstanding competitor in the Commonwealth Games

Maggie Dixon AwardMaggie DixonBasketballOutstanding first-year head coach in NCAA Division I women's college basketball

Belisario Domnguez Medal of HonorBelisario DomnguezOrder of meritDistinguished lifetime contribution by a Mexican to the national welfare; the highest award in Mexico's honors system

Domon Ken PrizeKen DomonPhotography

David di DonatelloDonatelloCinemaOutstanding work in Italian cinema in 24 categories

Charles Stark Draper PrizeCharles Stark DraperEngineeringAdvancement of engineering and the education of the public about engineering, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Engineering

Henry Draper MedalHenry DraperAstronomyOutstanding contributions in astrophysics, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Sciences

Dronacharya AwardDronacharyaSportsExcellence by an Indian sports coach

Joe Dumars TrophyJoe DumarsBasketballNBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the courtethical behavior, fair play and integrity." The trophy is named after Joe Dumars, the first recipient of what is more commonly called the NBA Sportsmanship Award.

Dunsmore CupBob DunsmoreCanadian footballRSEQ (Quebec) university championship

Hugh Durham AwardHugh DurhamBasketballOutstanding coach at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball

The Dyson AwardGeoff DysonSports coaching"Sustained and significant contribution to the development and management of coaching and individual coaches in the UK." Awarded 19992007.

James Dyson AwardJames DysonDesignOutstanding work in product design, industrial design, or design engineering by a graduating university student (or recent graduate) studying in one of 18 specified countries

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John Eales MedalJohn EalesRugby unionOutstanding player on the Australia national team, as chosen by team members

Harley J. Earl TrophyHarley EarlAuto racingDaytona 500 winner's trophy

J J Ebers AwardJewell James EbersElectronicsOutstanding advances in electron devices

IEEE Edison MedalThomas EdisonElectrical engineeringHonors "a career of meritorious achievement in electrical science, electrical engineering or the electrical arts"

Edogawa Rampo AwardRampo EdogawaMystery fiction

Albert Einstein AwardAlbert EinsteinPhysicsHigh achievement in natural science of theoretical physics (19511979)

Albert Einstein MedalAlbert EinsteinScienceOutstanding service in connection with Einstein

Albert Einstein World Award of ScienceAlbert EinsteinScienceOutstanding research that directly benefits humanity

Eisenhower TrophyDwight D. EisenhowerGolfWorld championship for men's national amateur teams

Eisner AwardWill EisnerComicsOutstanding achievement in the U.S. comics industry in nearly 50 categories

Webb Ellis CupWilliam Webb EllisRugby unionRugby World Cup championship trophy

Erasmus PrizeErasmusSociety and cultureNotable contributions to European society, culture, or social science

Terry Evanshen TrophyTerry EvanshenCanadian footballMost outstanding player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.

Fabri Literary PrizeFrances FabriLiteratureOutstanding unpublished novel written for adults

Michael Faraday PrizeMichael FaradayScienceExcellence in communicating science to UK audiences

Heather Farr Player AwardHeather FarrGolfAwarded to an LPGA golfer "who, through her hard work, dedication and love of the game of golf, has demonstrated determination, perseverance and spirit in fulfilling her goals as a player."

PEN/Faulkner Award for FictionWilliam FaulknerLiteratureBest work of American fiction

Antonio Feltrinelli PrizeAntonio FeltrinelliSee award articleOutstanding accomplishments in nine widely differing fields

Enrico Fermi AwardEnrico FermiScienceLifetime achievement in the development, use, or production of energy

Prince of Asturias AwardsFelipe, Prince of AsturiasScienceAchievement in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs

Norm Fieldgate TrophyNorm FieldgateCanadian footballMost outstanding defensive player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award.

Fields MedalJohn Charles FieldsMathematicsOutstanding achievement by a mathematician under age 40

Alphonso Ford TrophyAlphonso FordBasketballLeading scorer in the Euroleague

NCAA Gerald R. Ford AwardGerald R. FordSportsSignificant lifetime leadership as an advocate for college sports in the United States

Fothergillian prizeJohn FothergillMedicineBest written work on medical topic

James E. Foy, V-ODK Sportsmanship TrophyJames E. Foy VAmerican footballWinner of the Iron Bowl, the annual game between the University of Alabama and Auburn University

Ford C. Frick AwardFord FrickBroadcasting"Major contributions to baseball" as a broadcaster

GAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Gagarin CupYuri GagarinIce hockeyChampionship trophy of the Kontinental Hockey League

Gagliardi TrophyJohn GagliardiAmerican footballOutstanding player in NCAA Division III college football

Dave Gallaher TrophyDave GallaherRugby unionChallenge trophy between France and New Zealand

Gaisford PrizeThomas GaisfordClassical literatureOutstanding essay in Greek, and outstanding dissertation in Greek or Latin, by a University of Oxford student

Gandhi Peace AwardMahatma GandhiPeaceFor ""contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will." Awarded by the American organization Promoting Enduring Peace.

Gandhi Peace PrizeMahatma GandhiPeaceContribution to social, economic, and political transformation by Gandhian methods. Awarded by the Government of India.

Indira Gandhi Award for National IntegrationIndira GandhiPeaceDistinguished contributions to promoting solidarity and understanding between groups in Indian society

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and DevelopmentIndira GandhiPeaceContribution to peace, with a focus on disarmament and economic development

Rajiv Gandhi Khel RatnaRajiv GandhiSportsIndian sportsperson of the year

Giuseppe Garibaldi TrophyGiuseppe GaribaldiRugby unionChallenge trophy between France and Italy

Carl Friedrich Gauss PrizeCarl Friedrich GaussMathematics"Outstanding mathematical contributions that have found significant applications outside of mathematics"

Gibbs Brothers MedalWilliam Francis Gibbs and Frederic H. GibbsNaval architecture & marine engineeringOutstanding contributions

Frank M. Gibson TrophyFrank M. GibsonCanadian footballMost outstanding rookie (first-year player) in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award.

Jack Gibson CupJack GibsonRugby league footballVictory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters

J. J. Giltinan ShieldJ J GiltinanRugby league footballWinning the National Rugby League minor premiership

Glover PrizeJohn GloverArt""the work judged the best contemporary painting of the Tasmanian landscape"

Gdel PrizeKurt GodelComputer scienceOutstanding theoretical papers

Albert Goldthorpe MedalAlbert GoldthorpeRugby league footballPlayer judged best in each Super League season by Rugby Leaguer & League Express

Prix GoncourtEdmond de GoncourtLiterature"The best and most imaginative prose work of the year" in the French language

Prix Goncourt des LycensEdmond de GoncourtLiteratureOutstanding French language literary work, as selected by a group of about 2,000 lyce students (roughly equivalent to a high school in the English-speaking world)

Curt Gowdy Media AwardCurt GowdySports journalismTwo awards for outstanding achievement in basketball media coverageone to a writer and one to a sportscaster

Jack Graney AwardJack GraneySports journalismContributions to baseball in Canada by a member of the Canadian media, as determined by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Grawemeyer AwardH. Charles GrawemeyerFive different fieldsOutstanding ideas in education, improving world order, music composition, religion, and psychology

Mel Greenberg Media AwardMel GreenbergSports journalismMedia member "who has best displayed a commitment to womens basketball and to advancing the role of the media in the womens game", as determined by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.[3]

Grey CupAlbert Grey, 4th Earl GreyCanadian footballCanadian Football League championship trophy (and also the game in which it is contested)

George Gross Memorial TrophyGeorge GrossFootball (soccer)Most valuable player in the Canadian Championship

Lou Groza AwardLou GrozaAmerican footballOutstanding placekicker in U.S. college football

Gruber Prize in CosmologyPeter and Patricia GruberCosmologyDiscoveries leading to fundamental advances in the field

Gruber Prize in GeneticsPeter and Patricia GruberGeneticsDistinguished research contributions

Gruber Prize for JusticePeter and Patricia GruberJusticeContributions that have advanced the cause of justice as delivered through the legal system

Gruber Prize in NeurosciencePeter and Patricia GruberNeuroscienceDistinguished research contributions

Gruber Prize for Women's RightsPeter and Patricia GruberWomen's rightsContributions toward furthering the rights of women and girls

Ray Guy AwardRay GuyAmerican footballOutstanding punter in U.S. college football

Guy MedalWilliam GuyStatisticsInnovative contributions to the theory or application of statistics.

HAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Otto Hahn Peace MedalOtto HahnPeace and toleranceOutstanding services for peace, tolerance and international understanding

Otto Hahn MedalOtto HahnScience (in general)Annually awarded to a maximum of 30 junior scientists in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements

Otto Hahn PrizeOtto HahnScienceExceptional scientific achievements in chemistry and physics. The prize is the most significant honor of the German Physical Society and the German Chemical Society

Harmsworth CupAlfred HarmsworthMotorboat racing

E. H. Harriman AwardE. H. HarrimanRail transportOutstanding safety achievements by an American railroad company

Harrison-Meldola Memorial PrizesEdward Harrison and Raphael MeldolaChemistryMost meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry by British chemist

Hart Memorial TrophyDavid HartIce hockeyMost valuable player in the National Hockey League

Harvey AwardHarvey KurtzmanComicsOutstanding achievement in 19 regular categories and four special categories

Haskins AwardFred HaskinsGolfIn honor of the most outstanding collegiate golfer in the United States

Lew Hayman TrophyLew HaymanCanadian footballMost outstanding Canadian player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award.

Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsDannie Heineman

Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment AwardHugh HefnerFree expressionSignificant contribution to protection and enhancement of U.S. First Amendment rights

Heisman TrophyJohn HeismanAmerican footballOutstanding U.S. college football player of the year

Ted Hendricks AwardTed HendricksAmerican footballOutstanding defensive end in U.S. college football

O. Henry AwardO. HenryLiteratureShort stories of exceptional merit written in English and published in the U.S. or Canada

Lou Henson AwardLou HensonBasketballOutstanding player at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball

Hermann TrophyRobert HermannFootball (soccer)Top men's and women's college soccer players in the U.S.

Hessell-Tiltman PrizeMarjorie Hessell-Tiltman

Harlon Hill TrophyHarlon HillAmerican footballMost outstanding player in NCAA Division II college football

Hillary ShieldEdmund HillaryRugby unionChallenge trophy between New Zealand and England

Dan Hodge TrophyDanny HodgeWrestlingMost outstanding college wrestler in the U.S.

Hopetoun CupJohn Hope, 7th Earl of HopetounRugby unionChallenge trophy between Australia and Scotland

Hopman CupHarry HopmanTennisWorld mixed-sex team championship

Grace Murray Hopper AwardGrace HopperComputer scienceSignificant technical or service contribution by an individual under age 35

Hopwood AwardAvery Hopwood

Paul Hornung AwardPaul HornungAmerican footballMost versatile player in NCAA Division I FBS college football

Louisa Gross Horwitz PrizeLouisa Gross Horwitz

Dick Howser TrophyDick HowserBaseballMost outstanding player in U.S. college baseball

Hughes MedalDavid E. Hughes

Hugo AwardHugo GernsbackScience fiction, fantasyOutstanding works in 15 categories

Humboldt PrizeAlexander von Humboldt

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open CupLamar HuntFootball (soccer)United States cup competition

Hutch AwardFred HutchinsonBaseballMost competitive player in Major League Baseball

I - KAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Henry Iba AwardHenry IbaBasketballCoach of the year in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association

IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics AwardMasaru IbukaElectronicsOutstanding contribution to consumer electronics

Ina Nobuo AwardNobuo InaPhotograph

Iverson AwardKenneth E. IversonComputer scienceOutstanding contributions to the APL programming language or to its user community

Izumi Kyka Prize for LiteratureKyka IzumiLiterature

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard AwardMichael JacksonMusic videoOutstanding achievement to MTV culture and its history for musicians and music video directors.[4][5]

Eddie James Memorial TrophyEddie JamesCanadian footballLeading rusher in the CFL West Division. Unlike other CFL divisional trophies, there is no equivalent for the East Division.

Louis-Jeantet Prize for MedicineLouis JeantetMedicineOutstanding achievement in biomedical research in Europe

JeffersonEppes TrophyThomas Jefferson and Francis W. Eppes VIIAmerican footballWinner of the annual game between Florida State University and the University of Virginia

Alex Jesaulenko MedalAlex JesaulenkoAustralian rules footballThree different awards: Mark of the Year in the Australian Football League Best player in the AFL Canberra Grand Final Best player for "The Allies" team in the State of Origin series (defunct)

William M. Jennings TrophyWilliam M. JenningsIce hockeyNHL goaltender(s) whose team has allowed the fewest goals in the regular season. Note that this was the original criterion for the Vezina Trophy, which is now awarded to the league's outstanding goaltender.

Jewett TrophyChristopher JewettCanadian footballAtlantic University Sport championship

Samuel Johnson PrizeSamuel JohnsonLiteratureOutstanding non-fiction book by a British writer

Bob Jones AwardBobby JonesGolfRecognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf

KarlspreisCharlemagnePeaceOutstanding contribution to Western European integration

Theodore von Karman MedalTheodore von KrmnCivil engineeringDistinguished achievement in engineering mechanics, as applied to civil engineering

Patty Kazmaier AwardPatty Kazmaier-SandtIce hockeyOutstanding player in NCAA Division I women's college hockey

Gottfried-Keller-PreisGottfried KellerLiteratureOutstanding achievement in Swiss literature, in any of the country's languages

Kennedy Center HonorsJohn F. KennedyPerforming artsLifetime contribution to American culture

J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship AwardJ. Walter KennedyBasketball"Outstanding service and dedication to the community" by an NBA player, coach, or trainer

Graham Kennedy AwardGraham KennedyAustralian television"for Most Outstanding New Talent"[6]

Kikuchi Kan PrizeKan KikuchiJapanese culture

Kimura Ihei AwardIhei KimuraPhotograph

Iven C. Kincheloe AwardIven Carl Kincheloe, Jr.AviationOutstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing.

Kirby AwardJack KirbyComicsOutstanding achievement in comic books in 12 categories. Awarded 198587; replaced by Eisner Award and Harvey Award.

Knuth PrizeDonald KnuthComputer scienceOutstanding foundational contributions, based on overall impact. Compare with the Gdel Prize, which honors outstanding individual papers.

Stephen F. Kolzak AwardStephen F. KolzakEntertainmentOutstanding work directed toward eliminating homophobia by an openly LGBT member of the entertainment or media community

Kurchatov (Gold) MedalIgor KurchatovNuclear physicsLifetime contributions to nuclear physics, nuclear energy, or nuclear engineering by a Soviet (communist era) or Russian (post-communist era). Known as the Kurchatov Medal in the Soviet era, and the Kurchatov Gold Medal today.

LAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Lamme MedalBenjamin G. Lamme

Lamoriello TrophyLou LamorielloIce hockeyHockey East men's postseason tournament championship trophy

Lasker AwardMary Woodward LaskerMedicineMajor contributions to medical science, or distinguished public service on behalf of medicine

European Latsis PrizeJohn Latsis

Berthold Leibinger InnovationspreisBerthold Leibinger

Berthold Leibinger ZukunftspreisBerthold Leibinger

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz PrizeGottfried Leibniz

Lemelson-MIT PrizeJerome H. Lemelson

Coupe Suzanne LenglenSuzanne LenglenTennisFrench Open women's singles championship trophy

Leontief PrizeWassily Leontief

Nancy Lieberman AwardNancy LiebermanBasketballOutstanding point guard in U.S. women's college basketball

Lincoln PrizeAbraham LincolnLiteratureFinest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln or the American Civil War[7]

Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardAstrid Lindgren

Ted Lindsay AwardTed LindsayIce hockeyMost outstanding player in the regular season of the National Hockey League, as chosen by the NHL Players Association. Known as the Lester B. Pearson Award from its inception in 1972 through 2009.

John Lingenfelter Memorial TrophyJohn LingenfelterCar racingWinner of the annual Supercar/Superfour Challenge

Linnean MedalCarl LinnaeusBiologyAwarded annually to two people for services to biology

Sir Thomas Lipton TrophyThomas LiptonFootball

Copa LiptonThomas LiptonFootball

Lipton Challenge CupThomas LiptonFootball

Logie AwardJohn Logie BairdAustralian Television[8]

Lombardi AwardVince LombardiAmerican footballOutstanding lineman or linebacker in U.S. college football

Vince Lombardi TrophyVince LombardiAmerican footballSuper Bowl winner's trophy

Lomonosov Gold MedalMikhail Lomonosov

Hkan Loob TrophyHkan LoobIce hockeyLeading goal scorer in Swedish Hockey League

Lorentz MedalHendrik Lorentz

Lott TrophyRonnie LottAmerican footballOutstanding defensive player in U.S. college football, based on excellence both on and off the field

George M. Low awardGeorge M. Low

MAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

James P. McCaffrey TrophyJames P. McCaffreyCanadian footballMost outstanding defensive player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award.

Dick McCann Memorial AwardDick McCannSports journalismAwarded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame "for long and distinguished reporting on professional [American] football".

Liam McCarthy CupLiam McCarthyHurlingAll-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship trophy

McClelland TrophyWilliam C. McClellandAustralian rules footballAustralian Football League minor premiership trophy

Mark H. McCormack AwardMark McCormackGolfLeading of the Official World Golf Ranking for most weeks in a year

Mark H. McCormack MedalMark McCormackGolfLeading player of the World Amateur Golf Ranking

Mackay TrophyClarence MackayAviation"Most meritorious flight of the year" by one or more individuals, or an organization, within the United States Air Force

John Mackey AwardJohn MackeyAmerican footballOutstanding tight end in U.S. college football

MacTavish CupDuncan MacTavishSports coaching

Ramon Magsaysay AwardRamon MagsaysaySix different fields see award articleOutstanding achievement by an Asian

Sam Maguire CupSam MaguireGaelic footballAll-Ireland Senior Football Championship trophy

Majorana PrizeEttore MajoranaMathematics or PhysicsOutstanding contributions to Theoretical and Mathematical Physics

Mandela Challenge PlateNelson MandelaRugby unionChallenge trophy between South Africa and Australia

Manning AwardArchie Manning and his sons Peyton and EliAmerican footballOutstanding quarterback in U.S. college football

Marconi PrizeGuglielmo MarconiCommunicationsAnnual award for advancements in the field

Lou Marsh TrophyLou MarshSportsCanadian athlete of the year

Joe Marston MedalJoe MarstonFootball (soccer)Outstanding player in the Australasian A-League Grand Final

Dr. Beattie Martin TrophyBeattie MartinCanadian footballMost outstanding Canadian player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award.

Edgar Martnez AwardEdgar MartnezBaseballOutstanding designated hitter in the American League

Bill Masterton Memorial TrophyBill MastertonIce hockeyNational Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport

Matteucci MedalCarlo MatteucciPhysicsFundamental contributions

Leigh Matthews TrophyLeigh MatthewsAustralian rules footballMost valuable player in the Australian Football League, as chosen by the AFL Players Association

Somerset Maugham AwardW. Somerset MaughamLiteratureBest British writer or writers, under age 35, of a book published in the past year

Meads CupColin MeadsRugby unionChampion of New Zealand's second-level Heartland Championship

Mal Meninga MedalMal MeningaRugby league footballPlayer of the year for the Canberra Raiders

Dally M MedalDally MessengerRugby league footballBest and fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final

Mark Messier Leadership AwardMark MessierIce hockeyOutstanding leadership, on and off ice, by an NHL player

Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-PreisConrad Ferdinand MeyerLiteratureOutstanding achievement in Swiss German literature

Yukio Mishima PrizeYukio MishimaLiterature

Old Tom Morris AwardOld Tom MorrisGolf"through a continuing lifetime commitment to the game of golf has helped to mold the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris."

Coupe des MousquetairesThe Four Musketeers (Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, Ren Lacoste)TennisFrench Open men's singles championship trophy

Mussabini MedalSam MussabiniSports coaching

NAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Frances Pomeroy Naismith AwardFrances Pomeroy Naismith (daughter-in law of James Naismith)BasketballMost outstanding NCAA Division I senior (final-year) player of the year no taller than 6 feet (1.83 m) for men and 5ft 8 in (1.73 m) for women

Naismith College Coach of the YearJames NaismithBasketballMost outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I head coaches of the year

Naismith College Player of the YearJames NaismithBasketballMost outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I players of the year

Naismith Outstanding Contribution to BasketballJames NaismithBasketballAwarded to one man and one woman annually for lifetime service to basketball in any capacity

Naismith Prep Player of the YearJames NaismithBasketballMost outstanding boys' and girls' U.S. high school players of the year

Naismith TrophyJames NaismithBasketballFIBA Basketball World Cup (men's) winner's trophy

Naoki PrizeSanjugo NaokiLiterature

Byron Nelson AwardByron NelsonGolfLowest scoring average on the PGA Tour. Awarded by the Tour itself, with a 50-round minimum for the season. Compare with the Vardon Trophy, awarded by the PGA of America.

Byron Nelson AwardByron NelsonGolfLowest scoring average on the Champions Tour

Nevanlinna PrizeRolf NevanlinnaInformation sciencesOutstanding contributions in mathematical aspects of information sciences

Newbery MedalJohn NewberyLiteratureMost distinguished contribution to American literature for children

Sir Roger Newdigate's PrizeRoger NewdigateLiteratureBest composition in English verse by an undergraduate who has been admitted to the University of Oxford within the previous four years

Pete Newell Big Man AwardPete NewellBasketballMost outstanding low-post player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball

Isaac Newton MedalIsaac NewtonPhysicsOutstanding contributions to physics by any physicist, regardless of subject area, background or nationality

Jack Nicklaus TrophyJack NicklausGolfPlayer of the year on the Champions Tour, as determined by tour players

Jeff Nicklin Memorial TrophyJeff NicklinCanadian footballMost outstanding player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.

Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public InterestWilliam NierenbergScienceOutstanding promotion of science in the public interest

Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic SciencesAlfred NobelEconomicsOutstanding contribution

Nobel Prize in ChemistryAlfred NobelChemistryOutstanding contribution

Nobel Prize in LiteratureAlfred NobelLiteratureOutstanding contribution

Nobel Peace PrizeAlfred NobelPeaceOutstanding contribution in furthering peace between nations

Nobel Prize in PhysicsAlfred NobelPhysicsOutstanding contribution

Nobel Prize in Physiology or MedicineAlfred NobelPhysiology or medicineOutstanding contribution

Hideyo Noguchi Africa PrizeHideyo NoguchiMedicine

Gerrit Noordzij PrizeGerrit NoordzijTypographyExtraordinary contributions in type design, typography and type education

James Norris Memorial TrophyJames E. NorrisIce hockeyNHL "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position"

Ivor Novello AwardsIvor NovelloMusicExcellence in British songwriting and composing

O - PAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Davey O'Brien AwardDavey O'BrienAmerican footballOutstanding quarterback in U.S. college football

Larry O'Brien Championship TrophyLawrence "Larry" O'BrienBasketballNBA championship trophy

Lawrence O'Brien AwardLawrence O'BrienPoliticsOutstanding service to the U.S. Democratic Party and its candidates

Kenzabur e PrizeKenzabur eLiterature

fuji Nobur AwardNobur fujiAnimation

Lute Olson AwardLute OlsonBasketballOutstanding player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball who has played for more than one season at his current school

Laurence Olivier AwardLaurence OlivierTheatreExcellence in acting in London West End shows

Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement AwardBuck O'NeilBaseballAwarded by the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame for positive contributions to baseball in society[9]

Tip O'Neill AwardJames "Tip" O'NeillBaseballA Canadian "judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to the highest ideals of the game of baseball"

Ortega y Gasset AwardsJos Ortega y GassetJournalismOutstanding accomplishment in Spanish-language journalism

Orteig PrizeRaymond OrteigAviationFirst aviator of the Allies of World War I to fly nonstop between New York and Paris in either direction. Awarded to Charles Lindbergh for his 1927 solo transatlantic crossing.

Otaka PrizeHisatada OtakaComposition

Outland TrophyJohn H. OutlandAmerican footballOutstanding interior lineman, on either offense or defense, in U.S. college football

Arnold Palmer AwardArnold PalmerGolfLeading money winner on the Champions Tour

Jackie Parker TrophyJackie ParkerCanadian footballMost outstanding rookie (first-year player) in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award.

Tom Pate Memorial AwardTom PateCanadian footballOutstanding sportsmanship, team play, and community service by a Canadian Football League player

Lester Patrick TrophyLester PatrickIce hockeyOutstanding contribution to the sport in the United States

Walter Payton AwardWalter PaytonAmerican footballOffensive player of the year in NCAA Division I FCS football

Walter Payton Man of the Year AwardWalter PaytonAmerican footballOutstanding volunteer and charity work by an NFL player; awarded by the league. See also the "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award, given by the NFL Players Association.

Walter Payton TrophyWalter PaytonAmerican footballMost athletic player in U.S. high school football

Peabody AwardGeorge Foster PeabodyBroadcastingExcellence in radio, television, and internet broadcasting

Lester B. Pearson AwardLester B. PearsonIce hockeyOriginal name of the NHL trophy now known as the Ted Lindsay Award.

Pearson Medal of PeaceLester B. PearsonPeaceOutstanding "contribution to international service" by a Canadian

Kim Perrot Sportsmanship AwardKim PerrotBasketballWNBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the courtethical behavior, fair play and integrity"

Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre (aka "Tony Awards")Antoinette PerryTheatreOutstanding achievement in Broadway theatre, in 26 regular categories plus four special categories

Pessoa PrizeFernando PessoaScience, literature, artsDistinguished accomplishment by a Portuguese national in any of the named fields

Dadasaheb Phalke AwardDadasaheb PhalkeCinemaLifetime accomplishment in Indian cinema

Pichichi TrophyPichichiFootball (soccer)Leading goal scorers in La Liga and Segunda Divisin (Spain). Compare with the Zarra Trophy, awarded to the Spanish nationals who lead both leagues in goals scored.

IEEE Emanuel R. Piore AwardEmanuel R. PioreComputer scienceOutstanding contribution to (computer) information processing systems

Max Planck MedalMax PlanckPhysicsExtraordinary achievement in theoretical physics

NBA Most Valuable Player AwardMaurice PodoloffBasketballThis annual award is given to the best performing player of the NBA season.The winner is chosen by a board of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada, who casts a vote for first to fifth place.[10]

Edgar Allan Poe Awards (aka "Edgar Awards")Edgar Allan PoeMystery fiction and non-fictionOutstanding works in 18 categories

Pomeranchuk PrizeIsaak Yakovlevich PomeranchukPhysicsOutstanding achievement in theoretical physics

William and Mousie Powell AwardWilliam Powell and Diana LewisGolf

Fritz Pregl PrizeFritz PreglChemistryDistinguished achievement by an Austrian national

Prince of Wales TrophyEdward, Prince of WalesIce hockeyNHL Eastern Conference championship trophy

Pritzker PrizeJay PritzkerArchitecture"A living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of those qualities of talent, vision and commitment, which has produced consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture."

Pulitzer PrizeJoseph PulitzerJournalism, literature, musicJournalism: Excellence in 14 categories of newspaper journalism by a U.S.-based individual or publicationLiterature: Excellence by an American in 6 categoriesMusic: Distinguished musical contribution by an American, first performed or recorded in the U.S. during that year

Price PrizeDr. Pliny A. and Margaret H. PriceAstronomy, Cosmology, Astroparticle physicsResearchers in the areas of cosmology and astroparticle physics.

RAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

SASTRA Ramanujan PrizeSrinivasa RamanujanMathematicsOutstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest by a mathematician no older than 32 (Ramanujan's age at death)

Grand Prix C. F. RamuzCharles Ferdinand RamuzLiteratureLifetime achievement in Swiss French literature

Ranfurly ShieldUchter Knox, 5th Earl of RanfurlyRugby unionNew Zealand provincial challenge trophy

Rawlings Gold Glove AwardGeorge and Alfred RawlingsBaseballOutstanding fielders in the National and American Leagues

Rayleigh MedalBaron RayleighAcousticsOutstanding contributions to acoustics

Rayleigh Medal (Institute of Physics)Baron RayleighPhysicsDistinguished research in theoretical, mathematical or computational physics

Hans-Reinhart-RingHans ReinhartTheatreOutstanding achievement in Swiss theatre, in any of the country's languages

Copa del ReyJuan Carlos I of SpainFootball (soccer)Spanish cup competition

Copa del Rey de BaloncestoJuan Carlos I of SpainBasketballSpanish ACB cup competition

John Llewellyn Rhys PrizeJohn Llewellyn RhysLiteratureBest work of literature, in any category, published in the United Kingdom and written by a Commonwealth author no older than 35

Jerry Rice AwardJerry RiceAmerican footballOutstanding freshman (first-year) player in NCAA Division I FCS college football

Maurice "Rocket" Richard TrophyMaurice RichardIce hockeyLeading goal scorer in the NHL regular season

Tom Richards TrophyTom RichardsRugby unionWinner of Test series between Australia and the British and Irish Lions

Jules Rimet TrophyJules RimetFootball (soccer)FIFA World Cup championship trophy from 1934 through 1970

Dave Rimington TrophyDave RimingtonAmerican footballOutstanding center in U.S. college football

Oscar Robertson TrophyOscar RobertsonBasketballMen's college basketball player of the year, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association

Eddie Robinson AwardEddie RobinsonAmerican footballCoach of the year in NCAA Division I FCS

Helen Rollason AwardHelen RollasonSports"Outstanding achievement in the face of adversity"

Theodore Roosevelt AwardTheodore RooseveltLifetime achievementOutstanding life accomplishment, leading to a distinguished national (U.S.) reputation, by an individual who earned at least one varsity letter at an NCAA member school

Bobbie Rosenfeld AwardBobbie RosenfeldSportsCanadian sportswoman of the year

Art Ross TrophyArt RossIce hockeyLeading point scorer in the NHL

Rumelhart PrizeDavid RumelhartCognitive scienceAchievements best described by the award's full name: the David E. Rumelhart Prize for Contributions to the Theoretical Foundations of Human Cognition.

Rumford MedalSir Benjamin Thompson, Count RumfordPhysics"An outstandingly important recent discovery in the field of thermal or optical properties of matter made by a scientist working in Europe." Awarded by the Royal Society.

Rumford PrizeSir Benjamin Thompson, Count RumfordPhysicsOutstanding contributions to the fields of heat and light. Awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Adolph Rupp CupAdolph RuppBasketballNCAA Division I men's basketball coach "who best exemplifies excellence in his dedication to the game of basketball and to his student athletes"

Adolph Rupp TrophyAdolph RuppBasketballCollege basketball player of the year as chosen by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky

Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardBill RussellBasketballMVP of the NBA Finals

Babe Ruth AwardBabe RuthBaseballMost valuable player of the Major League Baseball postseason, as chosen by the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA). Before the 2007 season, the BBWAA gave the award to the most valuable player of the World Series.

Babe Ruth Home Run AwardBabe RuthBaseballLeading home run hitter in Major League Baseball

Ryder CupSamuel RyderGolfChallenge trophy contested by men's professional teams representing the USA and Europe

SAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Sacknoff PrizeScott SacknoffSpace HistoryOutstanding work by a university student related to the history of spaceflight

Sakharov PrizeAndrei SakharovHuman rightsOutstanding work in defense of human rights and freedom of thought

Sakurai PrizeJ. J. SakuraiTheoretical particle physics

Salimbeni PrizeLorenzo and Jacopo Salimbeni

David Sarnoff AwardDavid Sarnoff

Eiji Sawamura AwardEiji SawamuraBaseballOutstanding starting pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball

Schneider TrophyJacques SchneiderAviation

Rolf Schock PrizesRolf Schock

Walter Schottky PrizeWalter SchottkySolid-state physics

Ben Schwartzwalder TrophyBen SchwartzwalderAmerican footballWinner of the game between Syracuse University and West Virginia University, once held annually before the series ended due to conference realignment

Glenn T. Seaborg MedalGlenn T. Seaborg

Segrave TrophyHenry SegraveTransportationAny British national who accomplishes the most outstanding demonstration of the possibilities of transport by land, sea, air, or water.

Frank J. Selke TrophyFrank J. SelkeIce hockeyTop defensive forward in the NHL

Seve TrophySeve BallesterosGolfChallenge trophy between men's professional teams representing Great Britain & Ireland and continental Europe

Barry Sheene MedalBarry SheeneAuto racing

Shaw Prize Run Run ShawScienceAnnual Awards for Outstanding contributions in Astronomy, Life Science, Medicine and Mathematical Science.

Shewhart MedalWalter A. Shewhart

Shinmura Izuru PrizeIzuru ShinmuraLinguistics

Matsutaro Shoriki AwardMatsutaro ShorikiBaseball

Sikorsky PrizeIgor SikorskyAviationFirst controlled flight of a human-powered helicopter; awarded to AeroVelo on July 11, 2013

Johan Skytte Prize in Political ScienceJohan Skytte

Norm Smith MedalNorm SmithAustralian rules footballBest player in the AFL Grand Final

Conn Smythe TrophyConn SmytheIce hockeyMost valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs

Stafford Smythe Memorial TrophyStafford SmytheIce hockeyMost valuable player of the Memorial Cup

Solheim CupKarsten SolheimGolfChallenge trophy contested by women's professional teams representing the USA and Europe

Solzhenitsyn PrizeAlexander Solzhenitsyn

Sophia AwardsSophia de Mello Breyner AndresenCinema of PortugalBest Portuguese films

Warren Spahn AwardWarren SpahnBaseballTop left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball

J. G. Taylor Spink AwardJ. G. Taylor SpinkJournalism"Meritorious contributions to baseball writing"

J. G. Taylor Spink AwardJ. G. Taylor SpinkBaseballPlayer of the year in Minor League Baseball (North America)

Stampacchia MedalGuido Stampacchia

Stanhope essay prizeStanhope Philip

Stanley CupFrederick StanleyIce hockeyNational Hockey League championship trophy

Athletes in Action/Bart Starr AwardBart StarrAmerican footballOutstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community by an NFL player

Steinfeld CupJake SteinfeldLacrosseMajor League Lacrosse championship trophy

Leroy P. Steele PrizeLeroy P. Steele

Isabelle Stevenson AwardIsabelle StevensonTheatreOutstanding volunteer contributions by a member of the American theatrical community, whether in the theatre or not. Presented during the Tony Awards.

Payne Stewart AwardPayne StewartGolfPGA Tour "Man of the Year" award

Stirling PrizeJames Stirling

Bram Stoker AwardBram StokerLiterature"Superior achievement" in eight categories of horror fiction, plus an award for lifetime achievement in that genre

Annis Stukus TrophyAnnis StukusCanadian footballCanadian Football League coach of the year

Dick Suderman TrophyDick SudermanCanadian footballMost valuable Canadian in the Grey Cup game

Sudirman CupDick SudirmanBadmintonWorld mixed-sex team championship

James E. Sullivan AwardJames E. SullivanSportsMost outstanding amateur athlete in the United States

Harry Sunderland TrophyHarry Sunderland

T - VAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Tanabe Hisao PrizeHisao TanabeEthnomusicology

Tanizaki PrizeJun'ichir TanizakiLiterature

Templeton PrizeJohn TempletonReligion"Exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works"

Tezuka AwardOsamu TezukaMangaOutstanding new artist in the story manga genre

Tezuka Osamu Cultural PrizeOsamu TezukaMangaOutstanding works or accomplishment in four categories

Irving G. Thalberg Memorial AwardIrving ThalbergCinemaAwarded periodically as part of the Academy Awards to "creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production."

Thomas CupGeorge Alan ThomasBadmintonWorld championship for men's national teams

Timoshenko MedalStephen TimoshenkoMechanical engineering"Distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics"

Wayman Tisdale AwardWayman TisdaleBasketballOutstanding freshman player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association

Lance Todd TrophyLance ToddRugby leagueMan of the match in the Challenge Cup final

George M. Trautman AwardsGeorge M. TrautmanBaseballPlayer of the year in each individual North American minor league

Turing AwardAlan TuringComputer science"Contributions of a technical nature... of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field"

TwymanStokes Teammate of the Year AwardJack Twyman and Maurice StokesBasketballThe "ideal teammate" in the NBA, as determined each season by the league's players[11]

J. B. Tyrrell Historical MedalJoseph TyrrellHistory"Outstanding work in the history of Canada"

Uber CupBetty UberBadmintonWorld championship for women's national teams

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm AwardJohnny UnitasAmerican footballOutstanding senior (final-year) quarterback in U.S. college football

George Van Biesbroeck PrizeGeorge Van BiesbroeckAstronomy"Long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy"

James A. Van Fleet AwardJames A. Van FleetInternational relations"Outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations" by either an American or South Korean

Vanderbilt CupWilliam Kissam Vanderbilt IIAuto racingOriginal cup awarded to winners of the Vanderbilt Cup races (1904-1968 intermittently). Replica was awarded to U.S. 500 winners (1996-1999), then later to CART/Champ Car champions (2000-2007).

Vanier CupGeorges VanierCanadian footballCIS football championship trophy

Vardon TrophyHarry VardonGolfLowest scoring average on the PGA Tour. Awarded by the PGA of America; requires a minimum of 60 rounds in the season. Compare with the Byron Nelson Award, given by the Tour itself for the same accomplishment but with a 50-round minimum.

Harry Vardon TrophyHarry VardonGolfWinner of the Race to Dubai (historically the Order of Merit) as money leader on the European Tour.

Vare TrophyGlenna Collett VareGolfLowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour

Jos Vasconcelos World Award of EducationJos VasconcelosEducationAcknowledgment for exceptional teaching, which is the underlying basis of our present civilization

Oswald Veblen Prize in GeometryOswald VeblenMathematicsNotable research in geometry or topology

Vezina TrophyGeorges VzinaIce hockeyNHL goaltender "adjudged to be the best at this position"

Prix Jean VigoJean VigoCinemaIndependent spirit and excellence by a young French director

IEEE John von Neumann MedalJohn von NeumannComputer science"Outstanding achievements in computer-related science and technology"

John von Neumann Theory PrizeJohn von NeumannSystems scienceFundamental and sustained contributions to theory in operations research and the management sciences

John von Neumann AwardJohn von NeumannEconomicsOutstanding scholar in the exact social sciences, whose works have had substantial influence over a long period of time on the studies and intellectual activity of students

W - ZAwardNamed afterFieldAchievementSource

Wade TrophyMargaret WadeBasketballPlayer of the year in Division I women's college basketball, as chosen by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association

Wakker PrizeHenri-Louis WakkerArchitectural historyPresented to a Swiss commune for development and preservation of architectural heritage

Selman A. Waksman Award in MicrobiologySelman WaksmanMicrobiology

Doak Walker AwardDoak WalkerAmerican footballOutstanding running back in U.S. college football

Walker CupGeorge Herbert WalkerGolfChallenge trophy contested by men's amateur teams representing the USA and Great Britain & Ireland

Walkley AwardWilliam Gaston Walkley

The WallyWally ParksAuto racing

Wally Lewis MedalWally LewisRugby league footballState of Origin player of the series[1]

Wanamaker TrophyRodman WanamakerGolfPGA Championship winner's trophy

Warne-Muralidaran TrophyShane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan[N 1]CricketPerpetual challenge trophy awarded to winner of Test series between Australia and Sri Lanka

Johnny Warren MedalJohnny WarrenFootball (soccer)Best player in the Australasian A-League, as determined by the league's players

James Craig Watson MedalJames Craig Watson

James Watt International MedalJames Watt

Oswald Watt Gold MedalOswald Watt

Wheatcroft TrophyTom WheatcroftAuto racingSignificant contributions to motorsport in the United Kingdom

"Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year AwardByron "Whizzer" WhiteAmerican footballOutstanding community service by a National Football League player. Similar to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, but awarded by the players' union, the NFL Players Association, instead of the league.

Norbert Wiener Award for Social and Professional ResponsibilityNorbert Wiener

Norbert Wiener Prize in Applied MathematicsNorbert WienerMathematics

The Wigner MedalEugene Wigner

Prix Daniel WildensteinDaniel WildensteinFlat racingWinner of the eponymous horse race

Prince William CupPrince William, Duke of CambridgeRugby unionChallenge trophy between Wales and South Africa

Ted Williams AwardTed WilliamsBaseballMost valuable player of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game

Wolf PrizeRicardo WolfAgriculture, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, physics, and artsOutstanding achievement in each of the named fields

Wollaston MedalWilliam Hyde WollastonGeologyOutstanding achievement in geology

John R. Wooden AwardJohn WoodenBasketballPlayer of the Year Awards: Players of the year in NCAA Division I men's and women's college basketballHigh School Player of the Year Awards: Players of the year in each of the five subsections of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section, plus the CIF Los Angeles SectionLegends of Coaching Award: Lifetime achievement by a men's or women's college coach

George Woolf Memorial Jockey AwardGeorge WoolfHorse racingAwarded to a Thoroughbred jockey in the U.S. or Canada who exhibits the highest standards of professional and personal conduct on and off the track

Wright Brothers MedalWright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur)Aerospace engineeringOutstanding contribution

Wuerffel TrophyDanny WuerffelAmerican footballCollege football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement"

Yashin AwardLev YashinFootball (soccer)Outstanding goalkeeper of the FIFA World Cup

Yates CupH. B. YatesCanadian footballOntario University Athletics championship

Cy Young AwardCy YoungBaseballMost outstanding pitcher in both the National and American Leagues

Kay Yow AwardKay YowBasketballOutstanding character, on and off the court, by a Division I women's college basketball coach

Ricardo Zamora TrophyRicardo ZamoraFootball (soccer)Goalkeepers with the best "goals-to-games" ratio in both La Liga and the Segunda Divisin (Spain)

Zarra TrophyZarraFootball (soccer)Spanish national with the most goals scored in both La Liga and the Segunda Divisin (Spain). Compare with the Pichichi Trophy, for the same accomplishment but open to players of all nationalities.

1. Murali's last name has generally been romanized as "Muralitharan" since the start of his career. However, he prefers to romanize his name as "Muralidaran". When Cricket Australia commissioned the trophy, it asked Murali to clarify how his name should be spelled, and the trophy uses his preferred romanization.