List of prizes known as the Nobel of a field

The term "Nobel of a field" is often used to describe awards that are considered the highest honors within specific fields of study, research, or practice, analogous to the Nobel Prize in prestige and significance. These awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in areas not covered by the original Nobel Prizes. This article lists various prestigious awards across different disciplines, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize" of their respective fields.

List of Prizes Known as the Nobel of a Field

Science and Technology

• Turing Award - Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Computing," this award is given annually by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) to individuals for contributions of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field.
• Fields Medal - Known as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics," this prize is awarded every four years to up to four mathematicians under 40 years of age by the International Mathematical Union (IMU).
• Lasker Award - Frequently described as the "Nobel Prize of Medicine," these awards are given in the categories of Basic Medical Research, Clinical Medical Research, and Special Achievement in Medical Science.

Economics

• John Bates Clark Medal - Often called the "Baby Nobel," this award is given by the American Economic Association to an American economist under the age of 40 who is judged to have made a significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge.
• Wolf Prize in Economics - Sometimes referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Economics," this prize is awarded annually to honor achievements that contribute to humanity's welfare and the advancement of the field of economics.

Arts and Humanities

• Pritzker Architecture Prize - Known as the "Nobel Prize of Architecture," this prize is awarded annually to a living architect whose built work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision, and commitment.
• Hugo Award - Often called the "Nobel Prize of Science Fiction," this award is given annually for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year.

Social Sciences

• Holberg Prize - Referred to as the "Nobel Prize of the Humanities," it is awarded annually to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to research in the arts and humanities, social science, law, or theology.

Environmental and Earth Sciences

• Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement - Sometimes described as the "Nobel Prize of the Environment," this prize recognizes individuals who have contributed in an outstanding manner to the scientific knowledge and public leadership to preserve and enhance the environment.

Peace and Human Rights

• Right Livelihood Award - Known as the "Alternative Nobel Prize," this award honors those working on practical and exemplary solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today.

See Also

• Nobel Prize
• List of international awards