| EMET Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | For excellence in academic and professional achievements in Science, Art and Culture in Israel |
| Presented by | A.M.N. Foundation |
| Country | Israel |
| First awarded | 2002 |
| Official website | http://www.emetprize.org/english/subjectList.aspx |
The Emet Prize for Art, Science and Culture is an annual Israeli prize given for excellence in academic and professional achievements that have far reaching influence and significant contribution to society. The Prizes awarded annually in the following categories: The Exact Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities & Judaism, Art and Culture.
The Prizes, in a total amount of one million Dollars, are sponsored by the A.M.N. Foundation for the Advancement of Science, Art and Culture in Israel , under the auspices of and in cooperation with the Prime Minister of Israel. It is awarded to Israeli citizens, and in certain circumstances to non-citizens that reside in Israel and consider Israel as their permanent home.
The EMET Prize is administered by the Award Committee, composed of representatives appointed by the Prime Minister[1] and the A.M.N. Foundation. Currently, the Chairman of the Award Committee is retired Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Bach.