List of prizes named after people

This is a list of prizes that are named after people.

For other lists of eponyms (names derived from people) see Lists of etymologies.

A

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Abdus Salam !Abdus Salam Award	Abdus Salam, Abdus Salam
Abel !Abel Prize	Abel, Niels HenrikNiels Henrik Abel	Mathematics	Awarded for outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics, often described as the "mathematician's Nobel prize"
Adams !Jack Adams Award	Adams, JackJack Adams	Ice Hockey
Aga Khan !Aga Khan Trophy	Aga Khan III, Aga Khan III
Aga Khan !Aga Khan Award for Architecture	Aga Khan IV, Aga Khan IV	Architecture	Architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design
Agro !John Agro Special Teams Award	Agro, John !John Agro	Canadian football	Most outstanding special teams player in the Canadian Football League
Akatsuka !Akatsuka Award	Akatsuka, FujioFujio Akatsuka	Manga
Akers !Michelle Akers Player of the Year Award	Akers, MichelleMichelle Akers	Football (soccer)	Most valuable player in Women's Professional Soccer
Akutagawa !Akutagawa Prize	Akutagawa, RyūnosukeRyūnosuke Akutagawa	Literature
Antim !Antim Cup	Iverianul, AntimAntim Iverianul
Archibald !Archibald Prize	Archibald, J.F.J.F. Archibald
Arjuna !Arjuna Award	Arjuna, Arjuna	Sports	Outstanding achievement in National sports in India
Ashe !Arthur Ashe Courage Award	Ashe, ArthurArthur Ashe	Sports	Significant or compelling humanitarian contribution, transcending sports, by a sports-related figure. One of the ESPY Awards.
Astor !Astor Cup	Astor, VincentVincent Astor	Auto racing	Originally awarded to winners of the Astor Challenge Cup races (1915-1916), now used as the championship trophy for the IndyCar Series.	[1]
Ayukawa !Ayukawa Tetsuya Award	Ayukawa, TetsuyaTetsuya Ayukawa	Mystery Fiction
Az-Zubair !Az-Zubair Prize for Innovation and Scientific Excellence	Az-Zubair Mohammed Salih, Az-Zubair Mohammed Salih	Science

B

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Baker !Hobey Baker Award	Baker, HobeyHobey Baker	Ice hockey	Outstanding player in NCAA men's college hockey
Balzan !Balzan Prize	Balzan, EugenioEugenio Balzan	Humanity	Outstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of man.
Bandini !Lorenzo Bandini Trophy	Bandini, LorenzoLorenzo Bandini	Auto racing
Bartolozzi !Bartolozzi Prize	Bartolozzi, GiuseppeGiuseppe Bartolozzi
Baugh !Sammy Baugh Trophy	Baugh, SammySammy Baugh	American football	Outstanding passing quarterback in Division I FBS college football
!Beazley Medal	Beazley, Kim EdwardKim Edward Beazley
Bednarik !Chuck Bednarik Award	Bednarik, ChuckChuck Bednarik	American football	Outstanding defensive player in Division I FBS
Bee !Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award	Bee, ClairClair Bee	Basketball	Positive contributions by a NCAA Division I men's head coach
Bell !IEEE Alexander Graham Bell Medal	Bell, Alexander GrahamAlexander Graham Bell	Telecommunications	Exceptional contributions to the advancement of communications sciences and engineering in the field of telecommunications.
Bennett !Gordon Bennett Cup	Bennett, Jr., James GordonJames Gordon Bennett, Jr.	auto racing
Bennett !Gordon Bennett Cup	Bennett, Jr., James GordonJames Gordon Bennett, Jr.	ballooning
Benoist !Marcel Benoist Prize	Benoist, MarcelMarcel Benoist
Bernardino !Jun Bernardino Trophy	Bernardino, JunJun Bernardino	Basketball	PBA Philippine Cup championship trophy
Biletnikoff !Fred Biletnikoff Award	Biletnikoff, FredFred Biletnikoff	American football	Outstanding wide receiver in Division I FBS
Blackwell !Elizabeth Blackwell Medal	Blackwell, ElizabethElizabeth Blackwell	Medicine	Woman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine."	[2]
!Bledisloe Cup	Bathurst, CharlesCharles Bathurst	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand
Bonner !Tom W. Bonner Prize	Bonner, Tom W.Tom W. Bonner
Border-Gavaskar !Border-Gavaskar Trophy	Border, AllanAllan Border and Gavaskar, SunilSunil Gavaskar	Cricket	Challenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and India
Bowden Award !The National Bobby Bowden Award	Bowden, BobbyBobby Bowden	American football	Outstanding achievement by a Division I FBS player on the field, as a student, and as a "faith model" in the community
Bowden Coach !Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year Award	Bowden, BobbyBobby Bowden	American football	Outstanding head coach in Division I FBS
Bradbury Award !Bradbury Award	Bradbury, RayRay Bradbury	Screenwriting	Excellence in screenwriting
Brennus !Bouclier de Brennus	Brennus, CharlesCharles Brennus	Rugby union	French Top 14 championship trophy
Bristow !Chris Bristow Trophy	Bristow, ChrisChris Bristow	Auto racing
Brownlow !Brownlow Medal	Brownlow, CharlesCharles Brownlow	Australian rules football	"Fairest and best" player in the Australian Football League
Broyles !Broyles Award	Broyles, FrankFrank Broyles	American football	Outstanding assistant coach in Division I FBS
Bruce !Bruce Medal	Bruce, Catherine WolfeCatherine Wolfe Bruce	Astronomy	Outstanding lifetime contributions to astronomy.
Buchanan !Buck Buchanan Award	Buchanan, BuckBuck Buchanan	American football	Outstanding defensive player in Division I FCS
Bunn !John Bunn Award	Bunn, JohnJohn Bunn	Basketball	Significant lifetime achievement in any role within the sport, as determined by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Burlsworth !Burlsworth Trophy	Burlsworth, BrandonBrandon Burlsworth	American football	Most outstanding player in Division I FBS who began his college career as a walk-on
Bush !Vannevar Bush Award	Bush, VannevarVannevar Bush
Butkus !Butkus Award	Butkus, DickDick Butkus	American football	Outstanding linebackers in the NFL, college, and high school
Byers !Walter Byers Scholarship	Byers, WalterWalter Byers	Sports	Outstanding student-athletes, male and female, across all NCAA sports
!Lady Byng Memorial Trophy	Byng, EvelynEvelyn Byng	Ice hockey	NHL "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability"

C

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Caccioppoli !Caccioppoli Prize	Caccioppoli, RenatoRenato Caccioppoli	Mathematics	Outstanding achievement by an Italian mathematician no older than 38
Caldecott !Caldecott Medal	Caldecott, RandolphRandolph Caldecott	Literature	Most distinguished American picture book for children
Calder Cup !Calder Cup	Calder, FrankFrank Calder	Ice hockey	American Hockey League championship trophy
Calder Memorial !Calder Memorial Trophy	Calder, FrankFrank Calder	Ice hockey	Rookie of the year in the National Hockey League
Camões !Camões Prize	Camões, Luis deLuís de Camões	Literature	Outstanding work in the Portuguese language
Campbell !Clarence S. Campbell Bowl	Campbell, ClarenceClarence Campbell	Ice hockey	NHL Western Conference championship trophy
Carty !John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science	Carty, John J.John J. Carty	Science	"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.)
Cervantes !Miguel de Cervantes Prize	Cervantes, Miguel deMiguel de Cervantes	Literature	Outstanding lifetime achievement by a Spanish-language writer
Chappell !Chappell–Hadlee Trophy	Chappell !The Chappell brothers (Ian, Gregory, and Trevor) and the Hadlee family (father Walter and sons Barry, Dayle, and Sir Richard)	Cricket	Challenge trophy contested in annual ODI series between Australia and New Zealand
Christie !Agatha Award	Christie, AgathaAgatha Christie	Mystery Fiction
Christie !Agatha Christie Award (Japan)	Christie, AgathaAgatha Christie	Mystery Fiction
Churchill !Clive Churchill Medal	Churchill, CliveClive Churchill	Rugby league football	Best and Fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final
Clancy !King Clancy Memorial Trophy	Clancy, KingKing Clancy	Ice hockey	Outstanding leadership and exceptional humanitarian contributions by an NHL player
Clarkson !Clarkson Cup	Clarkson, AdrienneAdrienne Clarkson	Ice hockey	Canadian National Women's Hockey Championship trophy
Clemens !Roger Clemens Award	Clemens, RogerRoger Clemens	Baseball	Outstanding pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball
Clemente !Roberto Clemente Award	Clemente, RobertoRoberto Clemente	Baseball	Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team"
Cohen !David Cohen Prize	Cohen, David and VictoriaDavid and Victoria Cohen	Literature	Outstanding body of work by a British citizen writing in English
Conacher !Lionel Conacher Award	Conacher, LionelLionel Conacher	Sports	Canadian male athlete of the year throughout all sports
Conigliaro !Tony Conigliaro Award	Conigliaro, TonyTony Conigliaro	Baseball	Major League Baseball player who best overcomes extreme physical or emotional adversity
Cook !Cook Cup	Cook, JamesJames Cook	Rugby union	Challenge trophy contested between Australia and England
Cooper !Duff Cooper Prize	Cooper, DuffDuff Cooper	Literature	Best work of history, biography, political science or (very occasionally) poetry, published in English or French
Coote !Ron Coote Cup	Coote, RonRon Coote	Rugby league football	Victory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters
Copley !Copley Medal	Copley, GodfreyGodfrey Copley	Science	"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
Courtelis !Alec Courtelis Award	Courtelis !Alec Courtelis	Academic merit	Academic merit and outstanding contribution by graduating non-U.S. students at the University of Florida
Cousy !Bob Cousy Award	Cousy, BobBob Cousy	Basketball	Outstanding point guard in U.S. men's college basketball
Cox !Robert Cox Cup	Cox, RobertRobert Cox	Golf	U.S. Women's Amateur championship trophy
Crafoord !Crafoord Prize	Crafoord, HolgerHolger Crafoord	Science	Outstanding basic research in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis
Crozier !Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award	Crozier, RogerRoger Crozier	Ice hockey	NHL goaltender with the season's best save percentage (minimum of 25 games played)
Cruyff !Johan Cruijff Shield	Cruyff, JohanJohan Cruyff	Football (soccer)	Dutch Super Cup trophy (contested by winners of the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup)
Cummings !Edith Cummings Munson Golf Award	Cummings, EdithEdith Cummings	Golf	Top collegiate female golfers who excels in academics
Cunningham !Cunningham Medal	Cunningham, TimothyTimothy Cunningham	Science, Literature and Antiquities	Awarded every 3 years for best essay in Science, Literature or Antiquities by a member of the Royal Irish Academy
Currie !Currie Cup	Currie, DonaldDonald Currie	Rugby union	South African first-tier provincial championship trophy (and also the overall competition)
Curtis !Curtis Cup	Curtis !Harriot and Margaret Curtis	Golf	Challenge trophy contested by women's amateur teams representing the USA and Great Britain & Ireland

D

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Daly !Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award	Daly, ChuckChuck Daly	Basketball	This annual award is given to an NBA coach to honor their longtime NBA coach’s life in basketball.
Dandurand !Leo Dandurand Trophy	Dandurand, LéoLéo Dandurand	Canadian football	Most 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 !Darwin Awards	Darwin, CharlesCharles Darwin	Life	Awarded 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 !Darwin Medal	Darwin, CharlesCharles Darwin	Biology	Awarded for work of acknowledged distinction in the broad area of Biology in which Darwin worked
Darwin !Darwin-Wallace Medal	Darwin, CharlesCharles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace	Biology	Awarded annually for best work on evolutionary biology
David !David Anixter Award	Anixter, DavidDavid Anixter	Rocks Paper Scissors	Awarded to the Winner of Maine's Annual International Rocks Paper Scissors Tournament
Da Vinci !Leonardo da Vinci International Art Award	Da Vinci, LeonardoLeonardo Da Vinci	Arts, Science, Technology, and Literature	Presented to young people involved in the study of the sciences, technology, literature and the arts
Da Vinci !Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts	Da Vinci, LeonardoLeonardo Da Vinci	Arts	Recognition of significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world.
Davis !Davis Cup	Davis, Dwight F.Dwight F. Davis	Tennis	Winner of an annual tournament involving men's national teams (and also the competition itself)
Davy !Davy Medal	Davy, HumphryHumphry Davy	Chemistry	"Outstandingly important recent discovery in any branch of chemistry", as determined by the Royal Society of London
Dazai Osamu !Dazai Osamu Prize	Dazai, OsamuOsamu Dazai	Literature
Demarco !DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy	Demarco, MarioMario DeMarco and Mel Becket	Canadian football	Most 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 !Demidov Prize	Demidov, PavelPavel Demidov	Science	Originally (1832–1866) 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.
Derby !Lord Derby Cup	Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, EdwardEdward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby	Rugby league football	Victory in French knockout cup competition
Dewar !Dewar Cup	Dewar, 1st Baron Dewar, ThomasThomas Dewar, 1st Baron Dewar	Football (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.
Dey !Joe Dey Award	Dey, JosephJoseph Dey	Golf	Recognition of meritorious service to the game of golf as a volunteer.
Dirac Medal, ICTP !Dirac Medal of the ICTP	Dirac, PaulPaul Dirac	Physics	Outstanding work in theoretical or mathematical physics. Prior winners of the Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, or a Nobel Prize are ineligible.
Dirac Medal, WATOC !Dirac Medal of the WATOC	Dirac, PaulPaul Dirac	Chemistry	Outstanding computational chemist under age 40
Dirac, Paul, Medal !Paul Dirac Medal and Prize	Dirac, PaulPaul Dirac	Physics	"Outstanding contributions to theoretical (including mathematical and computational) physics"
Dixon, David !David Dixon Award	Dixon, DavidDavid Dixon	Sport	Outstanding competitor in the Commonwealth Games
Dixon, Maggie !Maggie Dixon Award	Dixon, MaggieMaggie Dixon	Basketball	Outstanding first-year head coach in NCAA Division I women's college basketball
Dominguez !Belisario Domínguez Medal of Honor	Dominguez, BelisarioBelisario Domínguez	Order of merit	Distinguished lifetime contribution by a Mexican to the national welfare; the highest award in Mexico's honors system
Domon Ken !Domon Ken Prize	Domon, KenKen Domon	Photography
Donatello !David di Donatello	Donatello	Cinema	Outstanding work in Italian cinema in 24 categories
Draper !Charles Stark Draper Prize	Draper, Charles StarkCharles Stark Draper	Engineering	Advancement of engineering and the education of the public about engineering, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Engineering
Draper !Henry Draper Medal	Draper, HenryHenry Draper	Astronomy	Outstanding contributions in astrophysics, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Sciences
Dronacharya !Dronacharya Award	Dronacharya	Sports	Excellence by an Indian sports coach
Dumars !Joe Dumars Trophy	Dumars, JoeJoe Dumars	Basketball	NBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical 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 !Dunsmore Cup	Dunsmore, BobBob Dunsmore	Canadian football	RSEQ (Quebec) university championship
Durham !Hugh Durham Award	Durham, HughHugh Durham	Basketball	Outstanding coach at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball
Dyson, Award !The Dyson Award	Dyson, GeoffGeoff Dyson	Sports coaching	"Sustained and significant contribution to the development and management of coaching and individual coaches in the UK." Awarded 1999–2007.
Dyson, James !James Dyson Award	Dyson, JamesJames Dyson	Design	Outstanding work in product design, industrial design, or design engineering by a graduating university student (or recent graduate) studying in one of 18 specified countries

E - F

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Eales !John Eales Medal	Eales, JohnJohn Eales	Rugby union	Outstanding player on the Australia national team, as chosen by team members
Earl !Harley J. Earl Trophy	Earl, HarleyHarley Earl	Auto racing	Daytona 500 winner's trophy
Ebers !J J Ebers Award	Ebers, Jewell James !Jewell James Ebers	Electronics	Outstanding advances in electron devices
Edison !IEEE Edison Medal	Edison, ThomasThomas Edison	Electrical engineering	Honors "a career of meritorious achievement in electrical science, electrical engineering or the electrical arts"
Edogawa !Edogawa Rampo Award	Edogawa, RampoRampo Edogawa	Mystery fiction
Einstein Award !Albert Einstein Award	Einstein, AlbertAlbert Einstein	Physics	High achievement in natural science of theoretical physics (1951–1979)
Einstein Medal !Albert Einstein Medal	Einstein, AlbertAlbert Einstein	Science	Outstanding service in connection with Einstein
Einstein World Award !Albert Einstein World Award of Science	Einstein, AlbertAlbert Einstein	Science	Outstanding research that directly benefits humanity
Eisenhower !Eisenhower Trophy	Eisenhower, Dwight D.Dwight D. Eisenhower	Golf	World championship for men's national amateur teams
Eisner !Eisner Award	Eisner, WillWill Eisner	Comics	Outstanding achievement in the U.S. comics industry in nearly 50 categories
Ellis !Webb Ellis Cup	Ellis, William WebbWilliam Webb Ellis	Rugby union	Rugby World Cup championship trophy
Erasmus !Erasmus Prize	Erasmus, Erasmus	Society and culture	Notable contributions to European society, culture, or social science
Evanshen !Terry Evanshen Trophy	Evanshen, TerryTerry Evanshen	Canadian football	Most outstanding player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.
Fabri !Fabri Literary Prize	Fabri, FrancesFrances Fabri	Literature	Outstanding unpublished novel written for adults
Faraday !Michael Faraday Prize	Faraday, MichaelMichael Faraday	Science	Excellence in communicating science to UK audiences
Farr !Heather Farr Player Award	Farr, HeatherHeather Farr	Golf	Awarded 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."
Faulkner !PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction	Faulkner, WilliamWilliam Faulkner	Literature	Best work of American fiction
Feltrinelli !Antonio Feltrinelli Prize	Feltrinelli, Antonio !Antonio Feltrinelli	See award article	Outstanding accomplishments in nine widely differing fields
Fermi !Enrico Fermi Award	Fermi, EnricoEnrico Fermi	Science	Lifetime achievement in the development, use, or production of energy
Felipe !Prince of Asturias Awards	Prince of Asturias, Felipe,Felipe, Prince of Asturias	Science	Achievement in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs
Fieldgate !Norm Fieldgate Trophy	Fieldgate, NormNorm Fieldgate	Canadian football	Most 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 !Fields Medal	Fields, John CharlesJohn Charles Fields	Mathematics	Outstanding achievement by a mathematician under age 40
Ford, Alphonso !Alphonso Ford Trophy	Ford, AlphonsoAlphonso Ford	Basketball	Leading scorer in the Euroleague
Ford, Gerald !NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award	Ford, Gerald R.Gerald R. Ford	Sports	Significant lifetime leadership as an advocate for college sports in the United States
Fothergill, John !Fothergillian prize	Fothergill, JohnJohn Fothergill	Medicine	Best written work on medical topic
Foy !James E. Foy, V-ODK Sportsmanship Trophy	Foy !James E. Foy V	American football	Winner of the Iron Bowl, the annual game between the University of Alabama and Auburn University
Frick !Ford C. Frick Award	Frick, FordFord Frick	Broadcasting	"Major contributions to baseball" as a broadcaster

G

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Gagarin !Gagarin Cup	Gagarin, YuriYuri Gagarin	Ice hockey	Championship trophy of the Kontinental Hockey League
Gagliardi !Gagliardi Trophy	Gagliardi, JohnJohn Gagliardi	American football	Outstanding player in NCAA Division III college football
Gallaher !Dave Gallaher Trophy	Gallaher, DaveDave Gallaher	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between France and New Zealand
Galsford !Gaisford Prize	Gaisford, ThomasThomas Gaisford	Classical literature	Outstanding essay in Greek, and outstanding dissertation in Greek or Latin, by a University of Oxford student
Gandhi Award !Gandhi Peace Award	Gandhi, MahatmaMahatma Gandhi	Peace	For ""contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will." Awarded by the American organization Promoting Enduring Peace.
Gandhi Prize !Gandhi Peace Prize	Gandhi, MahatmaMahatma Gandhi	Peace	Contribution to social, economic, and political transformation by Gandhian methods. Awarded by the Government of India.
Gandhi, Indira, Award !Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration	Gandhi, IndiraIndira Gandhi	Peace	Distinguished contributions to promoting solidarity and understanding between groups in Indian society
Gandhi, Indira, Prize !Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development	Gandhi, IndiraIndira Gandhi	Peace	Contribution to peace, with a focus on disarmament and economic development
Gandhi, Rajiv !Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna	Gandhi, RajivRajiv Gandhi	Sports	Indian sportsperson of the year
Garibaldi !Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy	Garibaldi, GiuseppeGiuseppe Garibaldi	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between France and Italy
Gauss !Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize	Gauss, Carl FriedrichCarl Friedrich Gauss	Mathematics	"Outstanding mathematical contributions that have found significant applications outside of mathematics"
Gibbs !Gibbs Brothers Medal	Gibbs !William Francis Gibbs and Frederic H. Gibbs	Naval architecture & marine engineering	Outstanding contributions
Gibson !Frank M. Gibson Trophy	Gibson, Frank !Frank M. Gibson	Canadian football	Most 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.
Gibson !Jack Gibson Cup	Gibson, Jack !Jack Gibson	Rugby league football	Victory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters
Giltinan !J. J. Giltinan Shield	Giltinan, J JJ J Giltinan	Rugby league football	Winning the National Rugby League minor premiership
Glover !Glover Prize	Glover, JohnJohn Glover	Art	""the work judged the best contemporary painting of the Tasmanian landscape"
Godel !Gödel Prize	Gödel, KurtKurt Gödel	Computer science	Outstanding theoretical papers
Goldthorpe !Albert Goldthorpe Medal	Goldthorpe, AlbertAlbert Goldthorpe	Rugby league football	Player judged best in each Super League season by Rugby Leaguer & League Express
Goncourt !Prix Goncourt	Goncourt, Edmond deEdmond de Goncourt	Literature	"The best and most imaginative prose work of the year" in the French language
Goncourt, Lyceens !Prix Goncourt des Lycéens	Goncourt, Edmond deEdmond de Goncourt	Literature	Outstanding French language literary work, as selected by a group of about 2,000 lycée students (roughly equivalent to a high school in the English-speaking world)
Gowdy !Curt Gowdy Media Award	Gowdy, CurtCurt Gowdy	Sports journalism	Two awards for outstanding achievement in basketball media coverage—one to a writer and one to a sportscaster
Graney !Jack Graney Award	Graney, JackJack Graney	Sports journalism	Contributions to baseball in Canada by a member of the Canadian media, as determined by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Grawemeyer !Grawemeyer Award	Grawemeyer, H. CharlesH. Charles Grawemeyer	Five different fields	Outstanding ideas in education, improving world order, music composition, religion, and psychology
Greenberg !Mel Greenberg Media Award	Greenberg, MelMel Greenberg	Sports journalism	Media member "who has best displayed a commitment to women’s basketball and to advancing the role of the media in the women’s game", as determined by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.	[3]
Grey !Grey Cup	Grey, Earl !Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey	Canadian football	Canadian Football League championship trophy (and also the game in which it is contested)
Gross !George Gross Memorial Trophy	Gross, GeorgeGeorge Gross	Football (soccer)	Most valuable player in the Canadian Championship
Groza !Lou Groza Award	Groza, LouLou Groza	American football	Outstanding placekicker in U.S. college football
Gruber, Cosmology !Gruber Prize in Cosmology	Gruber !Peter and Patricia Gruber	Cosmology	Discoveries leading to fundamental advances in the field
Gruber, Genetics !Gruber Prize in Genetics	Gruber !Peter and Patricia Gruber	Genetics	Distinguished research contributions
Gruber, Justice !Gruber Prize for Justice	Gruber !Peter and Patricia Gruber	Justice	Contributions that have advanced the cause of justice as delivered through the legal system
Gruber, Neuroscience !Gruber Prize in Neuroscience	Gruber !Peter and Patricia Gruber	Neuroscience	Distinguished research contributions
Gruber, Womens Rights !Gruber Prize for Women's Rights	Gruber !Peter and Patricia Gruber	Women's rights	Contributions toward furthering the rights of women and girls
Guy !Ray Guy Award	Guy, RayRay Guy	American football	Outstanding punter in U.S. college football
Guy !Guy Medal	Guy, WilliamWilliam Guy	Statistics	Innovative contributions to the theory or application of statistics.

H

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Hahn !Otto Hahn Peace Medal	Hahn, OttoOtto Hahn	Peace and tolerance	Outstanding services for peace, tolerance and international understanding
Hahn !Otto Hahn Medal	Hahn, OttoOtto Hahn	Science (in general)	Annually awarded to a maximum of 30 junior scientists in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements
Hahn !Otto Hahn Prize	Hahn, OttoOtto Hahn	Science	Exceptional scientific achievements in chemistry and physics. The prize is the most significant honor of the German Physical Society and the German Chemical Society
Hahn !Hanno and Ilse Hahn Prize	Hahn, HannoHanno Hahn and Ilse Hahn	Art history	Outstanding contributions by young art historians under age 40 to the history of Italian art and architecture
Harmsworth !Harmsworth Cup	Harmsworth, AlfredAlfred Harmsworth	Motorboat racing
Harriman !E. H. Harriman Award	Harriman, E. H.E. H. Harriman	Rail transport	Outstanding safety achievements by an American railroad company
Harrison !Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes	Harrison, EdwardEdward Harrison and Raphael Meldola	Chemistry	Most meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry by British chemist
Hart !Hart Memorial Trophy	Hart, David !David Hart	Ice hockey	Most valuable player in the National Hockey League
Harvey !Harvey Award	Kurtzman, HarveyHarvey Kurtzman	Comics	Outstanding achievement in 19 regular categories and four special categories
Haskins !Haskins Award	Haskins, FredFred Haskins	Golf	In honor of the most outstanding collegiate golfer in the United States
Hayman !Lew Hayman Trophy	Hayman, LewLew Hayman	Canadian football	Most outstanding Canadian player in the CFL East Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award.
Heineman !Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics	Heineman, DannieDannie Heineman
Hefner !Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award	Hefner, HughHugh Hefner	Free expression	Significant contribution to protection and enhancement of U.S. First Amendment rights
Heisman !Heisman Trophy	Heisman, JohnJohn Heisman	American football	Outstanding U.S. college football player of the year
Hendricks !Ted Hendricks Award	Hendricks, TedTed Hendricks	American football	Outstanding defensive end in U.S. college football
Henry !O. Henry Award	Henry, O.O. Henry	Literature	Short stories of exceptional merit written in English and published in the U.S. or Canada
Henson !Lou Henson Award	Henson, LouLou Henson	Basketball	Outstanding player at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball
Hermann !Hermann Trophy	Hermann, Robert !Robert Hermann	Football (soccer)	Top men's and women's college soccer players in the U.S.
Hessell-Tiltman !Hessell-Tiltman Prize	Hessell-Tiltman, MarjorieMarjorie Hessell-Tiltman
Hill !Harlon Hill Trophy	Hill, HarlonHarlon Hill	American football	Most outstanding player in NCAA Division II college football
Hillary !Hillary Shield	Hillary, EdmundEdmund Hillary	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between New Zealand and England
Hodge !Dan Hodge Trophy	Hodge, DannyDanny Hodge	Wrestling	Most outstanding college wrestler in the U.S.
Hopetoun !Hopetoun Cup	Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, JohnJohn Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between Australia and Scotland
Hopman !Hopman Cup	Hopman, HarryHarry Hopman	Tennis	World mixed-sex team championship
Hopper !Grace Murray Hopper Award	Hopper, GraceGrace Hopper	Computer science	Significant technical or service contribution by an individual under age 35
Hopwood !Hopwood Award	Hopwood, AveryAvery Hopwood
Hornung !Paul Hornung Award	Hornung, PaulPaul Hornung	American football	Most versatile player in NCAA Division I FBS college football
Horwitz !Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize	Horwitz, Louisa Gross !Louisa Gross Horwitz
Howser !Dick Howser Trophy	Howser, DickDick Howser	Baseball	Most outstanding player in U.S. college baseball
Hughes !Hughes Medal	Hughes, David E.David E. Hughes
Hugo !Hugo Award	Gernsback, HugoHugo Gernsback	Science fiction, fantasy	Outstanding works in 15 categories
Humboldt !Humboldt Prize	Humboldt, Alexander vonAlexander von Humboldt
Hunt !Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup	Hunt, LamarLamar Hunt	Football (soccer)	United States cup competition
Hutch !Hutch Award	Hutchinson, FredFred Hutchinson	Baseball	Most competitive player in Major League Baseball

I - K

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Iba !Henry Iba Award	Iba, HenryHenry Iba	Basketball	Coach of the year in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association
Ibuka !IEEE Masaru Ibuka Consumer Electronics Award	Ibuka, MasaruMasaru Ibuka	Electronics	Outstanding contribution to consumer electronics
Ina !Ina Nobuo Award	Ina, NobuoNobuo Ina	Photograph
Iverson !Iverson Award	Iverson, Kenneth E.Kenneth E. Iverson	Computer science	Outstanding contributions to the APL programming language or to its user community
Izumi Kyoka !Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature	Izumi, KyōkaKyōka Izumi	Literature
Jackson !Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award	Jackson, MichaelMichael Jackson	Music video	Outstanding achievement to MTV culture and its history for musicians and music video directors.	[4][5]
James !Eddie James Memorial Trophy	James, EddieEddie James	Canadian football	Leading rusher in the CFL West Division. Unlike other CFL divisional trophies, there is no equivalent for the East Division.
Jeantet !Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine	Jeantet !Louis Jeantet	Medicine	Outstanding achievement in biomedical research in Europe
Jefferson !Jefferson–Eppes Trophy	Jefferson !Thomas Jefferson and Francis W. Eppes VII	American football	Winner of the annual game between Florida State University and the University of Virginia
Jesaulenko !Alex Jesaulenko Medal	Jesaulenko, AlexAlex Jesaulenko	Australian rules football	Three 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)
Jennings !William M. Jennings Trophy	Jennings, William M.William M. Jennings	Ice hockey	NHL 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 !Jewett Trophy	Jewett, ChristopherChristopher Jewett	Canadian football	Atlantic University Sport championship
Johnson !Samuel Johnson Prize	Johnson, SamuelSamuel Johnson	Literature	Outstanding non-fiction book by a British writer
Jones !Bob Jones Award	Jones, BobbyBobby Jones	Golf	Recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf
Karl !Karlspreis	Charlemagne !Charlemagne	Peace	Outstanding contribution to Western European integration
Karman !Theodore von Karman Medal	Karman, Theodore vonTheodore von Kármán	Civil engineering	Distinguished achievement in engineering mechanics, as applied to civil engineering
Kazmaier !Patty Kazmaier Award	Kazmaier-Sandt, PattyPatty Kazmaier-Sandt	Ice hockey	Outstanding player in NCAA Division I women's college hockey
Keller !Gottfried-Keller-Preis	Keller, GottfriedGottfried Keller	Literature	Outstanding achievement in Swiss literature, in any of the country's languages
Kennedy Center !Kennedy Center Honors	Kennedy, John F.John F. Kennedy	Performing arts	Lifetime contribution to American culture
Kennedy Citizenship !J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award	Kennedy, J. WalterJ. Walter Kennedy	Basketball	"Outstanding service and dedication to the community" by an NBA player, coach, or trainer
Graham Kennedy Award !Graham Kennedy Award	Kennedy, GrahamGraham Kennedy	Australian television	"for Most Outstanding New Talent"	[6]
Kikuchi Kan !Kikuchi Kan Prize	Kikuchi, KanKan Kikuchi	Japanese culture
Kimura Ihei !Kimura Ihei Award	Kimura, IheiIhei Kimura	Photograph
Kincheloe !Iven C. Kincheloe Award	Kincheloe, Jr., Iven CarlIven Carl Kincheloe, Jr.	Aviation	Outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing.
Kirby !Kirby Award	Kirby, JackJack Kirby	Comics	Outstanding achievement in comic books in 12 categories. Awarded 1985–87; replaced by Eisner Award and Harvey Award.
Knuth !Knuth Prize	Knuth, DonaldDonald Knuth	Computer science	Outstanding foundational contributions, based on overall impact. Compare with the Gödel Prize, which honors outstanding individual papers.
Kolzak !Stephen F. Kolzak Award	Kolzak, Stephen F.Stephen F. Kolzak	Entertainment	Outstanding work directed toward eliminating homophobia by an openly LGBT member of the entertainment or media community
Kazmaier !Kurchatov (Gold) Medal	Kurchatov, IgorIgor Kurchatov	Nuclear physics	Lifetime 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.

L

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Lamme !Lamme Medal	Lamme, Benjamin G.Benjamin G. Lamme
Lamoriello !Lamoriello Trophy	Lamoriello, LouLou Lamoriello	Ice hockey	Hockey East men's postseason tournament championship trophy
Lasker !Lasker Award	Lasker, Mary WoodwardMary Woodward Lasker	Medicine	Major contributions to medical science, or distinguished public service on behalf of medicine
Latsis !European Latsis Prize	Latsis, JohnJohn Latsis
Leibinger !Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis	Leibinger, BertholdBerthold Leibinger
Leibinger !Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis	Leibinger, BertholdBerthold Leibinger
!Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize	Leibniz, GottfriedGottfried Leibniz
Lemelson !Lemelson-MIT Prize	Lemelson, Jerome H.Jerome H. Lemelson
Lenglen !Coupe Suzanne Lenglen	Lenglen, SuzanneSuzanne Lenglen	Tennis	French Open women's singles championship trophy
!Leontief Prize	Leontief, WassilyWassily Leontief
!Nancy Lieberman Award	Lieberman, NancyNancy Lieberman	Basketball	Outstanding point guard in U.S. women's college basketball
Lincoln !Lincoln Prize	Lincoln, AbrahamAbraham Lincoln	Literature	Finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln or the American Civil War	[7]
!Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award	Lindgren, AstridAstrid Lindgren
Lindsay !Ted Lindsay Award	Lindsay, TedTed Lindsay	Ice hockey	Most 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.
Lingenfelter !John Lingenfelter Memorial Trophy	Lingenfelter, JohnJohn Lingenfelter	Car racing	Winner of the annual Supercar/Superfour Challenge
Linnaeus !Linnean Medal	Linnaeus, CarlCarl Linnaeus	Biology	Awarded annually to two people for services to biology
Lipton !Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy	Lipton, ThomasThomas Lipton	Football
Lipton !Copa Lipton	Lipton, ThomasThomas Lipton	Football
Lipton !Lipton Challenge Cup	Lipton, ThomasThomas Lipton	Football
Logie !Logie Award	Logie Baird, JohnJohn Logie Baird	Australian Television		[8]
Lombardi !Lombardi Award	Lombardi, VinceVince Lombardi	American football	Outstanding lineman or linebacker in U.S. college football
!Vince Lombardi Trophy	Lombardi, VinceVince Lombardi	American football	Super Bowl winner's trophy
Lomonosov !Lomonosov Gold Medal	Lomonosov, MikhailMikhail Lomonosov
Loob !Håkan Loob Trophy	Loob, HåkanHåkan Loob	Ice hockey	Leading goal scorer in Swedish Hockey League
!Lorentz Medal	Lorentz, HendrikHendrik Lorentz
!Lott Trophy	Lott, RonnieRonnie Lott	American football	Outstanding defensive player in U.S. college football, based on excellence both on and off the field
Low !George M. Low award	Low, George M.George M. Low

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Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Maccaffrey !James P. McCaffrey Trophy	Maccaffrey, James !James P. McCaffrey	Canadian football	Most 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.
Maccann, Dick !Dick McCann Memorial Award	Maccann, Dick !Dick McCann	Sports journalism	Awarded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame "for long and distinguished reporting on professional [American] football".
Maccarthy, Liam !Liam McCarthy Cup	Maccarthy, LiamLiam McCarthy	Hurling	All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship trophy
Macclelland !McClelland Trophy	McClelland, William C.William C. McClelland	Australian rules football	Australian Football League minor premiership trophy
Maccormack !Mark H. McCormack Award	McCormack, MarkMark McCormack	Golf	Leading of the Official World Golf Ranking for most weeks in a year
Maccormack !Mark H. McCormack Medal	McCormack, MarkMark McCormack	Golf	Leading player of the World Amateur Golf Ranking
Mackay !Mackay Trophy	Mackay, ClarenceClarence Mackay	Aviation	"Most meritorious flight of the year" by one or more individuals, or an organization, within the United States Air Force
Mackey !John Mackey Award	Mackey, JohnJohn Mackey	American football	Outstanding tight end in U.S. college football
Mactavish !MacTavish Cup	Mactavish, DuncanDuncan MacTavish	Sports coaching
Magsaysay !Ramon Magsaysay Award	Magsaysay, RamonRamon Magsaysay	Six different fields – see award article	Outstanding achievement by an Asian
Maguire !Sam Maguire Cup	Maguire, SamSam Maguire	Gaelic football	All-Ireland Senior Football Championship trophy
Majorana !Majorana Prize	Majorana, EttoreEttore Majorana	Mathematics or Physics	Outstanding contributions to Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
Mandela !Mandela Challenge Plate	Mandela, NelsonNelson Mandela	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between South Africa and Australia
Manning !Manning Award	Manning, Archie !Archie Manning and his sons Peyton and Eli	American football	Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football
Marconi !Marconi Prize	Marconi, GuglielmoGuglielmo Marconi	Communications	Annual award for advancements in the field
Marsh !Lou Marsh Trophy	Marsh, LouLou Marsh	Sports	Canadian athlete of the year
Marston !Joe Marston Medal	Marston, JoeJoe Marston	Football (soccer)	Outstanding player in the Australasian A-League Grand Final
Martin !Dr. Beattie Martin Trophy	Martin, Beattie !Beattie Martin	Canadian football	Most outstanding Canadian player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award.
Martinez !Edgar Martínez Award	Martinez, EdgarEdgar Martínez	Baseball	Outstanding designated hitter in the American League
Masterton !Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy	Masterton, BillBill Masterton	Ice hockey	National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport
Matteucci !Matteucci Medal	Matteucci, CarloCarlo Matteucci	Physics	Fundamental contributions
Matthews !Leigh Matthews Trophy	Matthews, LeighLeigh Matthews	Australian rules football	Most valuable player in the Australian Football League, as chosen by the AFL Players Association
Maugham !Somerset Maugham Award	Maugham, W. SomersetW. Somerset Maugham	Literature	Best British writer or writers, under age 35, of a book published in the past year
Meads !Meads Cup	Meads, ColinColin Meads	Rugby union	Champion of New Zealand's second-level Heartland Championship
Meninga !Mal Meninga Medal	Meninga, MalMal Meninga	Rugby league football	Player of the year for the Canberra Raiders
Messenger !Dally M Medal	Messenger, DallyDally Messenger	Rugby league football	Best and fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final
Messier !Mark Messier Leadership Award	Messier, MarkMark Messier	Ice hockey	Outstanding leadership, on and off ice, by an NHL player
Meyer !Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis	Meyer, Conrad FerdinandConrad Ferdinand Meyer	Literature	Outstanding achievement in Swiss German literature
Mishima !Yukio Mishima Prize	Mishima, YukioYukio Mishima	Literature
Jones !Old Tom Morris Award	Morris, Old TomOld Tom Morris	Golf	"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."
Mousquetaires !Coupe des Mousquetaires	Four Musketeers !The Four Musketeers (Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, René Lacoste)	Tennis	French Open men's singles championship trophy
Mussabini !Mussabini Medal	Mussabini, SamSam Mussabini	Sports coaching

N

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Naismith, Frances !Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award	Naismith, Frances !Frances Pomeroy Naismith (daughter-in law of James Naismith)	Basketball	Most outstanding NCAA Division I senior (final-year) player of the year no taller than 6 feet (1.83 m) for men and 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) for women
Naismith, James, College Coach !Naismith College Coach of the Year	Naismith, JamesJames Naismith	Basketball	Most outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I head coaches of the year
Naismith, James, College Player !Naismith College Player of the Year	Naismith, JamesJames Naismith	Basketball	Most outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I players of the year
Naismith, James, Outstanding !Naismith Outstanding Contribution to Basketball	Naismith, JamesJames Naismith	Basketball	Awarded to one man and one woman annually for lifetime service to basketball in any capacity
Naismith, James, Prep !Naismith Prep Player of the Year	Naismith, JamesJames Naismith	Basketball	Most outstanding boys' and girls' U.S. high school players of the year
Naismith, James, Trophy !Naismith Trophy	Naismith, JamesJames Naismith	Basketball	FIBA Basketball World Cup (men's) winner's trophy
Naoki !Naoki Prize	Naoki, SanjugoSanjugo Naoki	Literature
Nelson !Byron Nelson Award	Nelson, ByronByron Nelson	Golf	Lowest 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.
Nelson !Byron Nelson Award	Nelson, ByronByron Nelson	Golf	Lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour
Nevanlinna !Nevanlinna Prize	Nevanlinna, RolfRolf Nevanlinna	Information sciences	Outstanding contributions in mathematical aspects of information sciences
Newbery !Newbery Medal	Newbery, JohnJohn Newbery	Literature	Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
Newdigate !Sir Roger Newdigate's Prize	Newdigate, RogerRoger Newdigate	Literature	Best composition in English verse by an undergraduate who has been admitted to the University of Oxford within the previous four years
Newell !Pete Newell Big Man Award	Newell, PetePete Newell	Basketball	Most outstanding low-post player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball
Newton !Isaac Newton Medal	Newton, IsaacIsaac Newton	Physics	Outstanding contributions to physics by any physicist, regardless of subject area, background or nationality
Nicklaus !Jack Nicklaus Trophy	Nicklaus, JackJack Nicklaus	Golf	Player of the year on the Champions Tour, as determined by tour players
Nicklin !Jeff Nicklin Memorial Trophy	Nicklin, JeffJeff Nicklin	Canadian football	Most outstanding player in the CFL West Division. This individual becomes one of the two finalists for the CFL's Most Outstanding Player Award.
Nierenberg !Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest	Nierenberg, WilliamWilliam Nierenberg	Science	Outstanding promotion of science in the public interest
Nobel Memorial !Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences	Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel	Economics	Outstanding contribution
Nobel Prize Chemistry !Nobel Prize in Chemistry	Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel	Chemistry	Outstanding contribution
Nobel Prize Literature !Nobel Prize in Literature	Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel	Literature	Outstanding contribution
Nobel Prize Peace !Nobel Peace Prize	Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel	Peace	Outstanding contribution in furthering peace between nations
Nobel Prize Physics !Nobel Prize in Physics	Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel	Physics	Outstanding contribution
Nobel Prize Physiology !Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine	Nobel, AlfredAlfred Nobel	Physiology or medicine	Outstanding contribution
Noguchi Hideyo !Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize	Noguchi, HideyoHideyo Noguchi	Medicine
Noordzij !Gerrit Noordzij Prize	Noordzij, GerritGerrit Noordzij	Typography	Extraordinary contributions in type design, typography and type education
Norris !James Norris Memorial Trophy	Norris, James E.James E. Norris	Ice hockey	NHL "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position"
Novello !Ivor Novello Awards	Novello, IvorIvor Novello	Music	Excellence in British songwriting and composing

O - P

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Obrien, Davey !Davey O'Brien Award	Obrien, DaveyDavey O'Brien	American football	Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football
Obrien, Larry !Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy	Obrien, LarryLawrence "Larry" O'Brien	Basketball	NBA championship trophy
Obrien, Lawrence !Lawrence O'Brien Award	Obrien, LarryLawrence O'Brien	Politics	Outstanding service to the U.S. Democratic Party and its candidates
Oe Kenzaburo !Kenzaburō Ōe Prize	Ōe, KenzaburōKenzaburō Ōe	Literature
Ōfuji Noburō !Ōfuji Noburō Award	Ōfuji, NoburōNoburō Ōfuji	Animation
Olson !Lute Olson Award	Olson, LuteLute Olson	Basketball	Outstanding player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball who has played for more than one season at his current school
Olivier !Laurence Olivier Award	Olivier, LaurenceLaurence Olivier	Theatre	Excellence in acting in London West End shows
Oneil !Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award	Oneil, BuckBuck O'Neil	Baseball	Awarded by the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame for positive contributions to baseball in society	[9]
Oneill !Tip O'Neill Award	Oneill, JamesJames "Tip" O'Neill	Baseball	A Canadian "judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to the highest ideals of the game of baseball"
Ortega !Ortega y Gasset Awards	Ortega y Gasset, JoseJosé Ortega y Gasset	Journalism	Outstanding accomplishment in Spanish-language journalism
Orteig !Orteig Prize	Orteig, RaymondRaymond Orteig	Aviation	First 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 !Otaka Prize	Otaka, HisatadaHisatada Otaka	Composition
Outland !Outland Trophy	Outland, John H.John H. Outland	American football	Outstanding interior lineman, on either offense or defense, in U.S. college football
Palmer !Arnold Palmer Award	Palmer, ArnoldArnold Palmer	Golf	Leading money winner on the Champions Tour
Parker !Jackie Parker Trophy	Parker, JackieJackie Parker	Canadian football	Most 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.
Pate !Tom Pate Memorial Award	Pate, Tom !Tom Pate	Canadian football	Outstanding sportsmanship, team play, and community service by a Canadian Football League player
Patrick !Lester Patrick Trophy	Patrick, LesterLester Patrick	Ice hockey	Outstanding contribution to the sport in the United States
Payton Award !Walter Payton Award	Payton, WalterWalter Payton	American football	Offensive player of the year in NCAA Division I FCS football
Payton Man of the Year !Walter Payton Man of the Year Award	Payton, WalterWalter Payton	American football	Outstanding 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.
Payton Trophy !Walter Payton Trophy	Payton, WalterWalter Payton	American football	Most athletic player in U.S. high school football
Peabody !Peabody Award	Peabody, George FosterGeorge Foster Peabody	Broadcasting	Excellence in radio, television, and internet broadcasting
Pearson Award !Lester B. Pearson Award	Pearson, Lester B.Lester B. Pearson	Ice hockey	Original name of the NHL trophy now known as the Ted Lindsay Award.
Pearson Medal !Pearson Medal of Peace	Pearson, Lester B.Lester B. Pearson	Peace	Outstanding "contribution to international service" by a Canadian
Perrot !Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award	Perrot, KimKim Perrot	Basketball	WNBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity"
Perry !Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre (aka "Tony Awards")	Perry, AntoinetteAntoinette Perry	Theatre	Outstanding achievement in Broadway theatre, in 26 regular categories plus four special categories
Pessoa !Pessoa Prize	Pessoa, FernandoFernando Pessoa	Science, literature, arts	Distinguished accomplishment by a Portuguese national in any of the named fields
Phalke !Dadasaheb Phalke Award	Phalke, DadasahebDadasaheb Phalke	Cinema	Lifetime accomplishment in Indian cinema
Pichichi !Pichichi Trophy	Pichichi, Pichichi	Football (soccer)	Leading goal scorers in La Liga and Segunda División (Spain). Compare with the Zarra Trophy, awarded to the Spanish nationals who lead both leagues in goals scored.
Piore !IEEE Emanuel R. Piore Award	Piore, Emanuel R.Emanuel R. Piore	Computer science	Outstanding contribution to (computer) information processing systems
Planck !Max Planck Medal	Planck, MaxMax Planck	Physics	Extraordinary achievement in theoretical physics
Podoloff, Maurice !NBA Most Valuable Player Award	Podoloff, Maurice !Maurice Podoloff	Basketball	This 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]
Poe !Edgar Allan Poe Awards (aka "Edgar Awards")	Poe, Edgar AllanEdgar Allan Poe	Mystery fiction and non-fiction	Outstanding works in 18 categories
Pomeranchuk !Pomeranchuk Prize	Pomeranchuk, Isaak YakovlevichIsaak Yakovlevich Pomeranchuk	Physics	Outstanding achievement in theoretical physics
Powell !William and Mousie Powell Award	Powell, WilliamWilliam Powell and Diana Lewis	Golf
Pregl !Fritz Pregl Prize	Pregl, FritzFritz Pregl	Chemistry	Distinguished achievement by an Austrian national
Prince !Prince of Wales Trophy	Edward, Prince of Wales !Edward, Prince of Wales	Ice hockey	NHL Eastern Conference championship trophy
Pritzker !Pritzker Prize	Pritzker, JayJay Pritzker	Architecture	"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 !Pulitzer Prize	Pulitzer, JosephJoseph Pulitzer	Journalism, literature, music	Journalism: Excellence in 14 categories of newspaper journalism by a U.S.-based individual or publication Literature: Excellence by an American in 6 categories Music: Distinguished musical contribution by an American, first performed or recorded in the U.S. during that year
Price !Price Prize	Price, Dr. Pliny A. and Margaret H.Dr. Pliny A. and Margaret H. Price	Astronomy, Cosmology, Astroparticle physics	Researchers in the areas of cosmology and astroparticle physics.

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Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Ramanujan !SASTRA Ramanujan Prize	Ramanujan, SrinivasaSrinivasa Ramanujan	Mathematics	Outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest by a mathematician no older than 32 (Ramanujan's age at death)
Ramuz !Grand Prix C. F. Ramuz	Ramuz, Charles FerdinandCharles Ferdinand Ramuz	Literature	Lifetime achievement in Swiss French literature
Ranfurly !Ranfurly Shield	Ranfurly, Uchter Knox, 5th Earl ofUchter Knox, 5th Earl of Ranfurly	Rugby union	New Zealand provincial challenge trophy
Rawlings !Rawlings Gold Glove Award	Rawlings !George and Alfred Rawlings	Baseball	Outstanding fielders in the National and American Leagues
Rayleigh !Rayleigh Medal	Rayleigh, BaronBaron Rayleigh	Acoustics	Outstanding contributions to acoustics
Rayleigh !Rayleigh Medal (Institute of Physics)	Rayleigh, BaronBaron Rayleigh	Physics	Distinguished research in theoretical, mathematical or computational physics
Reinhardt !Hans-Reinhart-Ring	Reinhart, HansHans Reinhart	Theatre	Outstanding achievement in Swiss theatre, in any of the country's languages
Rey !Copa del Rey	Juan Carlos !Juan Carlos I of Spain	Football (soccer)	Spanish cup competition
Rey Baloncesto !Copa del Rey de Baloncesto	Juan Carlos !Juan Carlos I of Spain	Basketball	Spanish ACB cup competition
Rhys !John Llewellyn Rhys Prize	Rhys, John LlewellynJohn Llewellyn Rhys	Literature	Best work of literature, in any category, published in the United Kingdom and written by a Commonwealth author no older than 35
Rice !Jerry Rice Award	Rice, JerryJerry Rice	American football	Outstanding freshman (first-year) player in NCAA Division I FCS college football
Richard !Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy	Richard, MauriceMaurice Richard	Ice hockey	Leading goal scorer in the NHL regular season
Richards !Tom Richards Trophy	Richards, TomTom Richards	Rugby union	Winner of Test series between Australia and the British and Irish Lions
Rimet !Jules Rimet Trophy	Rimet, JulesJules Rimet	Football (soccer)	FIFA World Cup championship trophy from 1934 through 1970
Rimington !Dave Rimington Trophy	Rimington, DaveDave Rimington	American football	Outstanding center in U.S. college football
Robertson !Oscar Robertson Trophy	Robertson, OscarOscar Robertson	Basketball	Men's college basketball player of the year, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association
Robinson !Eddie Robinson Award	Robinson, EddieEddie Robinson	American football	Coach of the year in NCAA Division I FCS
Rollason !Helen Rollason Award	Rollason, HelenHelen Rollason	Sports	"Outstanding achievement in the face of adversity"
Roosevelt !Theodore Roosevelt Award	Roosevelt, TheodoreTheodore Roosevelt	Lifetime achievement	Outstanding 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
Rosenfeld !Bobbie Rosenfeld Award	Rosenfeld, BobbieBobbie Rosenfeld	Sports	Canadian sportswoman of the year
Ross !Art Ross Trophy	Ross, ArtArt Ross	Ice hockey	Leading point scorer in the NHL
Rumelhart !Rumelhart Prize	Rumelhart, DavidDavid Rumelhart	Cognitive science	Achievements best described by the award's full name: the David E. Rumelhart Prize for Contributions to the Theoretical Foundations of Human Cognition.
Rumford Medal !Rumford Medal	Rumford, Sir Benjamin Thompson, CountSir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford	Physics	"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 Prize !Rumford Prize	Rumford, Sir Benjamin Thompson, CountSir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford	Physics	Outstanding contributions to the fields of heat and light. Awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Rupp Cup !Adolph Rupp Cup	Rupp, AdolphAdolph Rupp	Basketball	NCAA Division I men's basketball coach "who best exemplifies excellence in his dedication to the game of basketball and to his student athletes"
Rupp Trophy !Adolph Rupp Trophy	Rupp, AdolphAdolph Rupp	Basketball	College basketball player of the year as chosen by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky
Russell !Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award	Russell, BillBill Russell	Basketball	MVP of the NBA Finals
Ruth Award !Babe Ruth Award	Ruth, BabeBabe Ruth	Baseball	Most 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.
Ruth Home Run Award !Babe Ruth Home Run Award	Ruth, BabeBabe Ruth	Baseball	Leading home run hitter in Major League Baseball
Ryder !Ryder Cup	Ryder, SamuelSamuel Ryder	Golf	Challenge trophy contested by men's professional teams representing the USA and Europe

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Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Sacknoff !Sacknoff Prize	Sacknoff, ScottScott Sacknoff	Space History	Outstanding work by a university student related to the history of spaceflight
Sakharov !Sakharov Prize	Sakharov, AndreiAndrei Sakharov	Human rights	Outstanding work in defense of human rights and freedom of thought
Sakurai !Sakurai Prize	Sakurai, J. J.J. J. Sakurai	Theoretical particle physics
Salimbeni !Salimbeni Prize	Salimbeni, Lorenzo and JacopoLorenzo and Jacopo Salimbeni
Sarnoff !David Sarnoff Award	Sarnoff, DavidDavid Sarnoff
Sawamura Eiji !Eiji Sawamura Award	Sawamura, EijiEiji Sawamura	Baseball	Outstanding starting pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball
Schneider !Schneider Trophy	Schneider, JacquesJacques Schneider	Aviation
Schock !Rolf Schock Prizes	Schock, RolfRolf Schock
Schottky !Walter Schottky Prize	Schottky, WalterWalter Schottky	Solid-state physics
Schwartzwalder !Ben Schwartzwalder Trophy	Schwartzwalder, BenBen Schwartzwalder	American football	Winner of the game between Syracuse University and West Virginia University, once held annually before the series ended due to conference realignment
Seaborg !Glenn T. Seaborg Medal	Seaborg, Glenn T.Glenn T. Seaborg
Segrave !Segrave Trophy	Segrave, HenryHenry Segrave	Transportation	Any British national who accomplishes the most outstanding demonstration of the possibilities of transport by land, sea, air, or water.
Selke !Frank J. Selke Trophy	Selke, Frank J.Frank J. Selke	Ice hockey	Top defensive forward in the NHL
Seve !Seve Trophy	Ballesteros, SeveSeve Ballesteros	Golf	Challenge trophy between men's professional teams representing Great Britain & Ireland and continental Europe
Sheene !Barry Sheene Medal	Sheene, BarryBarry Sheene	Auto racing
Shaw !Shaw Prize	邵逸夫 Shaw, Run RunRun Run Shaw	Science	Annual Awards for Outstanding contributions in Astronomy, Life Science, Medicine and Mathematical Science.
Shewhart !Shewhart Medal	Shewhart, Walter A.Walter A. Shewhart
Shinmura Izuru !Shinmura Izuru Prize	Shinmura, IzuruIzuru Shinmura	Linguistics
Shoriki Matsutaro !Matsutaro Shoriki Award	Shoriki, MatsutaroMatsutaro Shoriki	Baseball
Sikorsky !Sikorsky Prize	Sikorsky, IgorIgor Sikorsky	Aviation	First controlled flight of a human-powered helicopter; awarded to AeroVelo on July 11, 2013
Skytte !Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science	Skytte, JohanJohan Skytte
Smith !Norm Smith Medal	Smith, NormNorm Smith	Australian rules football	Best player in the AFL Grand Final
Smythe, Conn !Conn Smythe Trophy	Smythe, ConnConn Smythe	Ice hockey	Most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Smythe, Stafford !Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy	Smythe, StaffordStafford Smythe	Ice hockey	Most valuable player of the Memorial Cup
Solheim !Solheim Cup	Solheim, KarstenKarsten Solheim	Golf	Challenge trophy contested by women's professional teams representing the USA and Europe
Solzhenitsyn !Solzhenitsyn Prize	Solzhenitsyn, AlexanderAlexander Solzhenitsyn
Sophia !Sophia Awards	Andresen, Sophia de Mello BreynerSophia de Mello Breyner Andresen	Cinema of Portugal	Best Portuguese films
Spahn !Warren Spahn Award	Spahn, WarrenWarren Spahn	Baseball	Top left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball
Spink !J. G. Taylor Spink Award	Spink, J. G. TaylorJ. G. Taylor Spink	Journalism	"Meritorious contributions to baseball writing"
Spink !J. G. Taylor Spink Award	Spink, J. G. TaylorJ. G. Taylor Spink	Baseball	Player of the year in Minor League Baseball (North America)
Stampacchia !Stampacchia Medal	Stampacchia, GuidoGuido Stampacchia
Stanhope !Stanhope essay prize	Philip, StanhopeStanhope Philip
Stanley !Stanley Cup	Stanley, FrederickFrederick Stanley	Ice hockey	National Hockey League championship trophy
Starr !Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award	Starr, BartBart Starr	American football	Outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community by an NFL player
Steinfeld !Steinfeld Cup	Steinfeld, JakeJake Steinfeld	Lacrosse	Major League Lacrosse championship trophy
Steele !Leroy P. Steele Prize	Steele, Leroy P.Leroy P. Steele
Stevenson !Isabelle Stevenson Award	Stevenson, Isabelle !Isabelle Stevenson	Theatre	Outstanding volunteer contributions by a member of the American theatrical community, whether in the theatre or not. Presented during the Tony Awards.
Stewart !Payne Stewart Award	Stewart, PaynePayne Stewart	Golf	PGA Tour "Man of the Year" award
Stirling !Stirling Prize	Stirling, JamesJames Stirling
Stoker !Bram Stoker Award	Stoker, BramBram Stoker	Literature	"Superior achievement" in eight categories of horror fiction, plus an award for lifetime achievement in that genre
Stukus !Annis Stukus Trophy	Stukus, AnnisAnnis Stukus	Canadian football	Canadian Football League coach of the year
Suderman !Dick Suderman Trophy	Suderman, DickDick Suderman	Canadian football	Most valuable Canadian in the Grey Cup game
Sudirman !Sudirman Cup	Sudirman, DickDick Sudirman	Badminton	World mixed-sex team championship
Sullivan !James E. Sullivan Award	Sullivan, James E.James E. Sullivan	Sports	Most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States
Sunderland !Harry Sunderland Trophy	Sunderland, HarryHarry Sunderland

T - V

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
Tanabe Hisao !Tanabe Hisao Prize	Tanabe, HisaoHisao Tanabe	Ethnomusicology
Tanizaki !Tanizaki Prize	Tanizaki, Jun'ichirōJun'ichirō Tanizaki	Literature
Templeton !Templeton Prize	Templeton, JohnJohn Templeton	Religion	"Exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works"
Tezuka Award !Tezuka Award	Tezuka, OsamuOsamu Tezuka	Manga	Outstanding new artist in the story manga genre
Tezuka Prize !Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize	Tezuka, OsamuOsamu Tezuka	Manga	Outstanding works or accomplishment in four categories
Thalberg !Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award	Thalberg, IrvingIrving Thalberg	Cinema	Awarded periodically as part of the Academy Awards to "creative producers, whose bodies of work reflect a consistently high quality of motion picture production."
Thomas !Thomas Cup	Thomas, George AlanGeorge Alan Thomas	Badminton	World championship for men's national teams
Timoshenko !Timoshenko Medal	Timoshenko, StephenStephen Timoshenko	Mechanical engineering	"Distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics"
Tisdale !Wayman Tisdale Award	Tisdale, WaymanWayman Tisdale	Basketball	Outstanding freshman player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association
Todd !Lance Todd Trophy	Todd, LanceLance Todd	Rugby league	Man of the match in the Challenge Cup final
Trautman !George M. Trautman Awards	Trautman, George M.George M. Trautman	Baseball	Player of the year in each individual North American minor league
Turing !Turing Award	Turing, AlanAlan Turing	Computer science	"Contributions of a technical nature... of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field"
Twyman !Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award	Twyman, JackJack Twyman and Maurice Stokes	Basketball	The "ideal teammate" in the NBA, as determined each season by the league's players	[11]
Tyrrell !J. B. Tyrrell Historical Medal	Tyrrell, JosephJoseph Tyrrell	History	"Outstanding work in the history of Canada"
Uber !Uber Cup	Uber, BettyBetty Uber	Badminton	World championship for women's national teams
Unitas !Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award	Unitas, JohnnyJohnny Unitas	American football	Outstanding senior (final-year) quarterback in U.S. college football
Van Biesbroeck !George Van Biesbroeck Prize	Van Biesbroeck, GeorgeGeorge Van Biesbroeck	Astronomy	"Long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy"
Van Fleet !James A. Van Fleet Award	Van Fleet, James A.James A. Van Fleet	International relations	"Outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations" by either an American or South Korean
Vanderbilt !Vanderbilt Cup	Vanderbilt II, William KissamWilliam Kissam Vanderbilt II	Auto racing	Original 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).
Canier !Vanier Cup	Vanier, GeorgesGeorges Vanier	Canadian football	CIS football championship trophy
Vardon !Vardon Trophy	Vardon, HarryHarry Vardon	Golf	Lowest 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.
Vardon, Harry !Harry Vardon Trophy	Vardon, HarryHarry Vardon	Golf	Winner of the Race to Dubai (historically the Order of Merit) as money leader on the European Tour.
Vare !Vare Trophy	Vare, Glenna CollettGlenna Collett Vare	Golf	Lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour
Vasconcelos !José Vasconcelos World Award of Education	Vasconcelos, JoséJosé Vasconcelos	Education	Acknowledgment for exceptional teaching, which is the underlying basis of our present civilization
Veblen !Oswald Veblen Prize in Geometry	Veblen, OswaldOswald Veblen	Mathematics	Notable research in geometry or topology
Vezina !Vezina Trophy	Vezina, GeorgesGeorges Vézina	Ice hockey	NHL goaltender "adjudged to be the best at this position"
Vigo !Prix Jean Vigo	Vigo, JeanJean Vigo	Cinema	Independent spirit and excellence by a young French director
Von Neumann Medal !IEEE John von Neumann Medal	Von Neumann, JohnJohn von Neumann	Computer science	"Outstanding achievements in computer-related science and technology"
Von Neumann Theory !John von Neumann Theory Prize	Von Neumann, JohnJohn von Neumann	Systems science	Fundamental and sustained contributions to theory in operations research and the management sciences
Von Neumann Award !John von Neumann Award	Von Neumann, JohnJohn von Neumann	Economics	Outstanding 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 - Z

Award	Named after	Field	Achievement	Source
!Wade Trophy	Wade, MargaretMargaret Wade	Basketball	Player of the year in Division I women's college basketball, as chosen by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association
Wakker Prize	Henri-Louis Wakker	Architectural history	Presented to a Swiss commune for development and preservation of architectural heritage
Selman A. Waksman Award in Microbiology	Selman Waksman	Microbiology
Doak Walker Award	Doak Walker	American football	Outstanding running back in U.S. college football
Walker Cup	George Herbert Walker	Golf	Challenge trophy contested by men's amateur teams representing the USA and Great Britain & Ireland
Walkley Award	William Gaston Walkley
Wally !The Wally	Parks, WallyWally Parks	Auto racing
Wally Lewis Medal	Wally Lewis	Rugby league football	State of Origin player of the series
Wanamaker !Wanamaker Trophy	Wanamaker, RodmanRodman Wanamaker	Golf	PGA Championship winner's trophy
Warne-Muralidaran Trophy	Warne !Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan[N 1]	Cricket	Perpetual challenge trophy awarded to winner of Test series between Australia and Sri Lanka
Warren !Johnny Warren Medal	Warren, JohnnyJohnny Warren	Football (soccer)	Best player in the Australasian A-League, as determined by the league's players
James Craig Watson Medal	James Craig Watson
James Watt International Medal	James Watt
Oswald Watt Gold Medal	Oswald Watt
Wheatcroft !Wheatcroft Trophy	Wheatcroft, TomTom Wheatcroft	Auto racing	Significant contributions to motorsport in the United Kingdom
White !"Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award	White, Byron "Whizzer"Byron "Whizzer" White	American football	Outstanding 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 Responsibility	Norbert Wiener
Norbert Wiener Prize in Applied Mathematics	Norbert Wiener	Mathematics
The Wigner Medal	Eugene Wigner
Prix Daniel Wildenstein	Daniel Wildenstein	Flat racing	Winner of the eponymous horse race
Prince William Cup	Prince William, Duke of Cambridge	Rugby union	Challenge trophy between Wales and South Africa
Ted Williams Award	Ted Williams	Baseball	Most valuable player of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Wolf Prize	Ricardo Wolf	Agriculture, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, physics, and arts	Outstanding achievement in each of the named fields
Wollaston Medal	William Hyde Wollaston	Geology	Outstanding achievement in geology
John R. Wooden Award	Wooden, JohnJohn Wooden	Basketball	Player of the Year Awards: Players of the year in NCAA Division I men's and women's college basketball High 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 Section Legends of Coaching Award: Lifetime achievement by a men's or women's college coach
George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award	Woolf, GeorgeGeorge Woolf	Horse racing	Awarded 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 Medal	Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur)	Aerospace engineering	Outstanding contribution
!Wuerffel Trophy	Wuerffel, DannyDanny Wuerffel	American football	College football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement"
Yashin !Yashin Award	Yashin, LevLev Yashin	Football (soccer)	Outstanding goalkeeper of the FIFA World Cup
Yates !Yates Cup	Yates, H. B.H. B. Yates	Canadian football	Ontario University Athletics championship
Young !Cy Young Award	Young, CyCy Young	Baseball	Most outstanding pitcher in both the National and American Leagues
Yow !Kay Yow Award	Yow, KayKay Yow	Basketball	Outstanding character, on and off the court, by a Division I women's college basketball coach
Ricardo Zamora Trophy	Ricardo Zamora	Football (soccer)	Goalkeepers with the best "goals-to-games" ratio in both La Liga and the Segunda División (Spain)
!Zarra Trophy	Zarra, Zarra	Football (soccer)	Spanish national with the most goals scored in both La Liga and the Segunda División (Spain). Compare with the Pichichi Trophy, for the same accomplishment but open to players of all nationalities.

See also

• List of prizes, medals, and awards
• List of eponyms
• List of awards named after Governors General of Canada

References