| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Science | Awarded to Pakistani nationals for achievement in the field of chemistry, mathematics, physics, or biology | |
| | Mathematics | Awarded for outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics, often described as the "mathematician's Nobel prize" | |
| | Ice hockey | The National Hockey League coach "adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success." | |
| | Equestrianism | | |
| | Architecture | Architectural concepts that successfully address the needs and aspirations of Islamic societies in the fields of contemporary design | |
| | Oceanography | Original contributions in the science of oceanography | |
| | Canadian football | Most outstanding special teams player in the Canadian Football League | |
| | Manga | To new manga artists, in the category of comedic manga | |
| | Football (soccer) | Most valuable player in Women's Professional Soccer (league and award defunct) | |
| | Literature | The best serious literary story published in a newspaper or magazine by a new or rising author | |
| and Joe Frazier | Boxing | Fight of the year, as determined by the Boxing Writers Association of America | |
| | Rugby union | Victory in a senior international rugby union match, other than World Cup matches or qualifiers, between the teams of Romania and Georgia | |
| | Physics | Distinguished research in environmental, earth or atmospheric physics | |
| | Portraiture | The best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by an artist resident in Australia | |
| | Sports | Outstanding achievement in national sports in India | |
| | Sports | Significant or compelling humanitarian contribution, transcending sports, by a sports-related figure. One of the ESPY Awards. | |
| | 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] |
| | Mystery fiction | For unpublished mystery novels | |
| | Science | For scientific innovation and creativity in applied and technological fields | |
| Aziz Sancar Science Awards | Aziz Sancar | Health Sciences | Significant contributions to health sciences and technologies at the international level in Turkey | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Computer Science | Significant contributions in the field of parallel computing | [2] |
| | Ice hockey | Outstanding player in NCAA men's college hockey | |
| | Physiology | £400 to provide a gold medal for the person deemed to have most distinguished himself in the science of physiology, especially during the previous two years. | |
| | Auto racing | | |
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| | Fluid dynamics | Awarded once every four years to a single scientist for outstanding research in the field of fluid dynamics | |
| | American football | Outstanding passing quarterback in Division I FBS college football | |
| | Mathematics | $1 million prize is awarded for either a proof or a counterexample of the Beal conjecture, a generalization of Fermat's Last Theorem, published in a refereed and respected mathematics publication | [3] |
| | Solar Energy | Individual with outstanding contributions to solar energy | |
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| | American football | Outstanding defensive player in Division I FBS | |
| | Basketball | Positive contributions by an NCAA Division I men's head coach | |
| | Telecommunications | Exceptional contributions to the advancement of communications sciences and engineering in the field of telecommunications | |
| | Auto racing | | |
| | Ballooning | | |
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| | Basketball | PBA Philippine Cup championship trophy | |
| | American football | Outstanding wide receiver in Division I FBS | |
| | Meteorology | "distinguished research in atmospheric sciences." | [4] |
| | Medicine | Woman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine." | [5] |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand | |
| | Physics | Contributions to the organisation or application of physics in an industrial or commercial context | |
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| and | Cricket | Challenge trophy between the national teams of Australia and India | |
| | Physics | Outstanding contributions to Physics | |
| | Art | Latin American artists aged under 35, administered by the Foundation of Young Colombian Artists | [6] |
| | American football | Outstanding achievement by a Division I FBS player on the field, as a student, and as a "faith model" in the community | |
| | American football | Outstanding head coach in Division I FBS | |
| | Screenwriting | Excellence in screenwriting | |
| | Rugby union | French Top 14 championship trophy | |
| | Auto racing | | |
| | Motorsport | Winners of the Bathurst 1000 race | |
| | Australian rules football | "Fairest and best" player in the Australian Football League | |
| | American football | Outstanding assistant coach in Division I FBS | |
| | Astronomy | Outstanding lifetime contributions to astronomy. | |
| | Geography | Contributions to polar zoology, botany, geology, meteorology, oceanography or geography. | |
| | American football | Outstanding defensive player in Division I FCS | |
| | Basketball | Significant lifetime achievement in any role within the sport, as determined by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | |
| | American football | Most outstanding player in Division I FBS who began his college career as a walk-on | |
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| | American football | Outstanding linebackers in the NFL, college, and high school | |
| | Sports | Outstanding student-athletes, male and female, across all NCAA sports | |
| | Ice hockey | NHL "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability" | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Mathematics | Outstanding achievement by an Italian mathematician no older than 38 | |
| | Literature | | |
| | Literature | Outstanding work in the Portuguese language | |
| | Ice hockey | NHL Western Conference championship trophy | |
| | 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.) | |
| | Literature | Outstanding lifetime achievement by a Spanish-language writer | |
| | Cricket | Challenge trophy contested in annual ODI series between Australia and New Zealand | |
| | Economics | Contributions to the development of scholarship and education | [7] |
| | Mystery fiction | | |
| | Mystery fiction | | |
| | Rugby league football | Best and fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final | |
| | Ice hockey | Outstanding leadership and exceptional humanitarian contributions by an NHL player | |
| | Ice hockey | Canadian National Women's Hockey Championship trophy | |
| | Baseball | Outstanding pitcher in NCAA Division I baseball | |
| | Baseball | Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team" | |
| | Literature | Outstanding body of work by a British citizen writing in English | |
| | Sports | Canadian male athlete of the year throughout all sports | |
| | Baseball | Major League Baseball player who best overcomes extreme physical or emotional adversity | |
| | Literature | Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance favorite hand-sell book of the year (only 2016) | |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy contested between Australia and England | |
| | Literature | Best work of history, biography, political science or (very occasionally) poetry, published in English or French | |
| | Rugby league football | Victory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters | |
| | 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 | |
| | American football | Top Canadian player in NCAA Division I football | |
| | Academic merit | Academic merit and outstanding contribution by graduating non-U.S. students at the University of Florida | |
| | Basketball | Outstanding point guard in U.S. men's college basketball | |
| | Golf | U.S. Women's Amateur championship trophy | |
| | Science | Outstanding basic research in astronomy and mathematics, biosciences, geosciences or polyarthritis | |
| | Ice hockey | NHL goaltender with the season's best save percentage (minimum of 25 games played) | |
| | Football (soccer) | Dutch Super Cup trophy (contested by winners of the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup) | |
| | Golf | Top collegiate female golfer who excels in academics | |
| | Science, literature and antiquities | Awarded every 3 years for best essay in science, literature or antiquities by a member of the Royal Irish Academy | |
| | Rugby union | South African first-tier provincial championship trophy (and also the overall competition) | |
| | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by women's amateur teams representing the US and Great Britain & Ireland | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Basketball | This annual award is given to an NBA coach to honor their life in basketball. | |
| | Biomedical engineering | Outstanding contribution to Biomedical Engineering. | |
| | 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. | |
| | 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" | |
| | Biology | Awarded for work of acknowledged distinction in the broad area of biology in which Darwin worked | |
| and Alfred Russel Wallace | Biology | Awarded annually for best work on evolutionary biology | |
| | Books | Awarded annually for a book about or set in Cumbria, England. | [8] |
| | Arts, science, technology, and literature | Presented to young people involved in the study of the sciences, technology, literature and the arts | |
| | Arts | Recognition of significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world. | |
| | Engineering | Eminent achievement in the design or invention of a product which is universally recognized as an important advance in machine design | |
| | Tennis | Winner of an annual tournament involving men's national teams (and also the competition itself) | |
| | Chemistry | "Outstandingly important recent discovery in any branch of chemistry", as determined by the Royal Society of London | |
| | Literature | | |
| 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. | |
| | 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. | |
| | Rugby league football | Victory in French knockout cup competition | |
| | 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. | |
| | Golf | Recognition of meritorious service to the game of golf as a volunteer. | |
| | Public Relations | Recognition of public relations professionalism throughout the year decided by Space Coast FPRA leadership. | |
| | Computer Science | Outstanding work on the principles of distributed computing, whose significance and impact on the theory and/or practice has been evident for at least a decade. | |
| | Physics | Outstanding work in theoretical or mathematical physics. Prior winners of the Fields Medal, Wolf Prize, or a Nobel Prize are ineligible. | |
| | Chemistry | Outstanding computational chemist under age 40 | |
| | Physics | "Outstanding contributions to theoretical (including mathematical and computational) physics" | |
| | Sport | Outstanding competitor in the Commonwealth Games | |
| | Basketball | Outstanding first-year head coach in NCAA Division I women's college basketball | |
| | Order of merit | Distinguished lifetime contribution by a Mexican to the national welfare; the highest award in Mexico's honors system | |
| | Photography | | |
| Donatello | Cinema | Outstanding work in Italian cinema in 24 categories | |
| | Association football | Most valuable player in Major League Soccer | |
| | Engineering | Advancement of engineering and the education of the public about engineering, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Engineering | |
| | Astronomy | Outstanding contributions in astrophysics, as determined by the (U.S.) National Academy of Sciences | |
| Dronacharya | Sports | Excellence by an Indian sports coach | |
| | 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. | |
| | Canadian football | RSEQ (Quebec) university championship | |
| | Basketball | Outstanding coach at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball | |
| | Sports coaching | "Sustained and significant contribution to the development and management of coaching and individual coaches in the UK." Awarded 1999–2007. | |
| | 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 | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Rugby union | Outstanding player on the Australia national team, as chosen by team members | |
| | Auto racing | Daytona 500 winner's trophy | |
| | Electronics | Outstanding advances in electron devices | |
| | Electrical engineering | Honors "a career of meritorious achievement in electrical science, electrical engineering or the electrical arts" | |
| | Mystery fiction | | |
| | Physics | High achievement in natural science of theoretical physics (1951–1979) | |
| | Science | Outstanding service in connection with Einstein | |
| | Science | Outstanding research that directly benefits humanity | |
| | Golf | World championship for men's national amateur teams | |
| Emmett Joseph Leahy | Records and Information Management | Outstanding Contributions and Accomplishments that Have a Major Impact on the Records and Information Management | |
| | Comics | Outstanding achievement in the U.S. comics industry in nearly 50 categories | |
| | Rugby union | Rugby World Cup championship trophy | |
| | Society and culture | Notable contributions to European society, culture, or social science | |
| | Society of Engineering Science | Sustained outstanding achievements in engineering science | |
| | 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. | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Literature | Outstanding unpublished novel written for adults | |
| | Engineering | Awarded either for notable scientific or industrial achievement in engineering or for conspicuous service rendered to the advancement of science, engineering and technology or for lifetime achievement in science, engineering or technology. | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| | Science | Excellence in communicating science to UK audiences | |
| | 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." | |
| | Literature | Best work of American fiction | |
| | See award article | Outstanding accomplishments in nine widely differing fields | |
| | Science | Lifetime achievement in the development, use, or production of energy | |
| | Science | Achievement in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs | |
| | 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. | |
| | Mathematics | Outstanding achievement by a mathematician under age 40 | |
| | Telecommunications | Exceptional contribution to the advancement of telecommunication engineering and technology | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| | Nursing | Exceptional courage and devotion to the wounded, sick or disabled or to civilian victims of a conflict or disaster | |
| | Basketball | Leading scorer in the Euroleague | |
| | Sports | Significant lifetime leadership as an advocate for college sports in the United States | |
| | Medicine | Best written work on medical topic | |
| | American football | Winner of the Iron Bowl, the annual game between the University of Alabama and Auburn University | |
| | Life sciences | Promotion of free and open access to the materials and methods used in the life sciences | |
| | Broadcasting | "Major contributions to baseball" as a broadcaster | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
|---|
| | Physics | Distinguished contributions to the application of physics in an industrial, commercial or business context. | |
| | Ice hockey | Championship trophy of the Kontinental Hockey League | |
| | American football | Outstanding player in NCAA Division III college football | |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between France and New Zealand | |
| | Classical literature | Outstanding essay in Greek, and outstanding dissertation in Greek or Latin, by a University of Oxford student | |
| | Peace | For ""contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will." Awarded by the American organization Promoting Enduring Peace. | |
| | Peace | Contribution to social, economic, and political transformation by Gandhian methods. Awarded by the Government of India. | |
| | Peace | Distinguished contributions to promoting solidarity and understanding between groups in Indian society | |
| | Peace | Contribution to peace, with a focus on disarmament and economic development | |
| | Sports | Indian sportsperson of the year | |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between France and Italy | |
| | Mathematics | "Outstanding mathematical contributions that have found significant applications outside of mathematics" | |
| | Naval architecture & marine engineering | Outstanding contributions | |
| | 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. | |
| | Rugby league football | Victory in annual match between National Rugby League teams the Parramatta Eels and Sydney Roosters | |
| | Planetary Geology | For outstanding contributions to the solution of fundamental problems in planetary geology | |
| align=left | | | Rugby league football | Winning the National Rugby League minor premiership | |
| align=left | | | Art | "The work judged the best contemporary painting of the Tasmanian landscape" | |
| | Computer science | Outstanding theoretical papers | |
| | Rugby league football | Player judged best in each Super League season by Rugby Leaguer & League Express | |
| | Literature | "The best and most imaginative prose work of the year" in the French language | |
| | 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) | |
| | Sports journalism | Two awards for outstanding achievement in basketball media coverage—one to a writer and one to a sportscaster | |
| | Sports journalism | Contributions to baseball in Canada by a member of the Canadian media, as determined by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| | Five different fields | Outstanding ideas in education, improving world order, music composition, religion, and psychology | |
| | 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. | [9] |
| | Canadian football | Canadian Football League championship trophy (and also the game in which it is contested) | |
| | Football (soccer) | Most valuable player in the Canadian Championship | |
| | American football | Outstanding placekicker in U.S. college football | |
| | Cosmology | Discoveries leading to fundamental advances in the field | |
| | Genetics | Distinguished research contributions | |
| | Justice | Contributions that have advanced the cause of justice as delivered through the legal system | |
| | Neuroscience | Distinguished research contributions | |
| | Women's rights | Contributions toward furthering the rights of women and girls | |
| | American football | Outstanding punter in U.S. college football | |
| Captain Gemeniano Javier Gusi | Peace | Gusi Peace Prize, named after Captain Gemeniano Javier Gusi (a World War II Guerilla Warrior) is signed by President of the Philippines and is given to recognize individuals and organizations who contribute to global peace and progress through a wide variety of fields. | |
| | Statistics | Innovative contributions to the theory or application of statistics. |
| | Automotive engineering | Contributions to significant technical achievements in their field of study | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Peace and tolerance | Outstanding services for peace, tolerance and international understanding | |
| | Science (in general) | Annually awarded to a maximum of 30 junior scientists in recognition of outstanding scientific achievements | |
| | 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. | |
| | Motorboat racing | | |
| | Rail transport | Outstanding safety achievements by an American railroad company | |
| and Raphael Meldola | Chemistry | Most meritorious and promising original investigations in chemistry by British chemist | |
| | Ice hockey | Most valuable player in the National Hockey League | |
| | Comics | Outstanding achievement in 19 regular categories and four special categories | |
| | Golf | In honor of the most outstanding collegiate golfer in the United States | |
| | Motorsport | Winner of the eponymous Formula Ford race | |
| | 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. | |
| | Control Engineering | Exceptional contribution to the advancement of control engineering and technology | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
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| | Free expression | Significant contribution to protection and enhancement of U.S. First Amendment rights | |
| Charlene Heisler | Astronomy | Most outstanding PhD thesis in astronomy at an Australian University | [10] |
| | American football | Outstanding U.S. college football player of the year | |
| | American football | Outstanding defensive end in U.S. college football | |
| | Literature | Short stories of exceptional merit written in English and published in the U.S. or Canada | |
| | Basketball | Outstanding player at a mid-major school in NCAA Division I men's college basketball | |
| | Football (soccer) | Top men's and women's college soccer players in the U.S. | |
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| | American football | Most outstanding player in NCAA Division II college football | |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between New Zealand and England | |
| | Wrestling | Most outstanding college wrestler in the U.S. | |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between Australia and Scotland | |
| | Tennis | World mixed-sex team championship | |
| | Computer science | Significant technical or service contribution by an individual under age 35 | |
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| | American football | Most versatile player in NCAA Division I FBS college football | |
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| | Baseball | Most outstanding player in U.S. college baseball | |
| | Physics | Distinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology | |
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| | Science fiction, fantasy | Outstanding works in 15 categories | |
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| | Football (soccer) | United States cup competition | |
| | Baseball | Most competitive player in Major League Baseball | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Music video | Outstanding achievement to MTV culture and its history for musicians and music video directors. | [11] [12] |
| | Canadian football | Leading rusher in the CFL West Division. Unlike other CFL divisional trophies, there is no equivalent for the East Division. | |
| | Medicine | Outstanding achievement in biomedical research in Europe | |
| | American football | Winner of the annual game between Florida State University and the University of Virginia | |
| | Australian rules football | Three different awards:
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| | 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. | |
| | Canadian football | Atlantic University Sport championship | |
| | Literature | Outstanding non-fiction book by a British writer | |
| | Golf | Recognition of distinguished sportsmanship in golf | |
| | Physics | Distinguished contributions to applied physics. | |
| Jackson-Gwilt Medal | Hannah Jackson née Gwilt | Astronomy | Outstanding invention, improvement, or development of astronomical or geophysical instrumentation or techniques | [13] | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Game theory and computer science | Outstanding papers | |
| | Peace | Outstanding contribution to Western European integration | |
| | Civil engineering | Distinguished achievement in engineering mechanics, as applied to civil engineering | |
| | Ice hockey | Outstanding player in NCAA Division I women's college hockey | |
| | Literature | Outstanding achievement in Swiss literature, in any of the country's languages | |
| | Performing arts | Lifetime contribution to American culture | |
| | Basketball | "Outstanding service and dedication to the community" by an NBA player, coach, or trainer | |
| | Australian television | "For Most Outstanding New Talent" | [14] |
| | Japanese culture | | |
| | Photography | | |
| | Aviation | Outstanding professional accomplishment in the conduct of flight testing. | |
| | Comics | Outstanding achievement in comic books in 12 categories. Awarded 1985–87; replaced by Eisner Award and Harvey Award. | |
| | Computer science | Outstanding foundational contributions, based on overall impact. Compare with the Gödel Prize, which honors outstanding individual papers. | |
| | Perception or Developmental psychology | Advancing the fields of perception or developmental psychology to an extraordinary extent. | |
| | Entertainment | Outstanding work directed toward eliminating homophobia by an openly LGBT member of the entertainment or media community | |
| | 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. | |
| Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi | Science & technology | Distinguished achievements in science & technology, international call for participation | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Ice hockey | Hockey East men's postseason tournament championship trophy | |
| | Theoretical physics | Awarded for outstanding scientific work in the field of theoretical physics, including nuclear physics and elementary particles | [15] |
| | Medicine | Major contributions to medical science, or distinguished public service on behalf of medicine | |
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| | Physical Sciences | The award is open to suitably qualified post-doctoral candidates in the area of the Physical Sciences, which includes Astronomy, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, all branches of Engineering, and related sciences. | [16] |
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| | Tennis | French Open women's singles championship trophy | |
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| | Basketball | Outstanding point guard in U.S. women's college basketball | |
| | Literature | Finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln or the American Civil War | [17] |
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| | 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 through . | |
| | Car racing | Winner of the annual Supercar/Superfour Challenge | |
| | Biology | Awarded annually to two people for services to biology | |
| | Football | | |
| | Football | | |
| | Football | | |
| | Australian television | | |
| | American football | Outstanding lineman or linebacker in U.S. college football | |
| | American football | Super Bowl winner's trophy | |
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| | Operatic singing | | |
| | Ice hockey | Leading goal scorer in Swedish Hockey League | |
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| | American football | Outstanding defensive player in U.S. college football, based on excellence both on and off the field | |
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| | Philosophy, history and theology | Outstanding scholarly contributions that have contributed to intercultural understanding and tolerance. | |
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| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Medical research | Distinguished work in clinical medical research (not restricted to British subjects). | |
| | 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. | |
| | Sports journalism | Awarded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame "for long and distinguished reporting on professional [American] football". | |
| | Hurling | All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship trophy | |
| align=left | | | Australian rules football | Australian Football League minor premiership trophy | |
| | Golf | Leading of the Official World Golf Ranking for most weeks in a year | |
| | Golf | Leading player of the World Amateur Golf Ranking | |
| | Basketball | U Sports (Canada) men's basketball championship trophy | |
| | Aviation | "Most meritorious flight of the year" by one or more individuals, or an organization, within the United States Air Force | |
| | American football | Outstanding tight end in U.S. college football | |
| | Sports coaching | | |
| | Six different fields – see award article | Outstanding achievement by an Asian | |
| | Gaelic football | All-Ireland Senior Football Championship trophy | |
| | Mathematics or Physics | Outstanding contributions to theoretical and mathematical physics | |
| | Rugby union | Challenge trophy between South Africa and Australia | |
| | American football | Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football | |
| | Communications | Annual award for advancements in the field | |
| | Sports | Canadian athlete of the year | |
| | Football (soccer) | Outstanding player in the Australasian A-League Grand Final | |
| | 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. | |
| | Baseball | Outstanding designated hitter in the American League | |
| | Ice hockey | National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport | |
| | Physics | Fundamental contributions | |
| | Australian rules football | Most valuable player in the Australian Football League, as chosen by the AFL Players Association | |
| | Literature | Best British writer or writers, under age 35, of a book published in the past year | |
| | Rugby union | Champion of New Zealand's second-level Heartland Championship | |
| | Rugby league football | Player of the year for the Canberra Raiders | |
| | Rugby league football | Best and fairest player in the National Rugby League's Grand Final | |
| | Ice hockey | Outstanding leadership, on and off ice, by an NHL player | |
| | Literature | Outstanding achievement in Swiss German literature | |
| | Literature | | |
| | Golf | Individual who "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." | |
| | Physics | Distinguished research in condensed matter or materials physics. | |
| | Electronics | Contributions to electronics or information technology and their application. | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| (Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon, Henri Cochet, René Lacoste) | Tennis | French Open men's singles championship trophy | |
| | Sports coaching | | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | 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. Award defunct since 2014. | |
| | Engineering | | |
| | Basketball | Most outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I head coaches of the year | |
| | Basketball | Most outstanding men's and women's NCAA Division I players of the year | |
| | Basketball | Awarded to one man and one woman annually for lifetime service to basketball in any capacity | |
| | Basketball | Most outstanding boys' and girls' U.S. high school players of the year | |
| | Basketball | FIBA Basketball World Cup (men's) winner's trophy | |
| | Literature | | |
| | 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. | |
| | Golf | Lowest scoring average on PGA Tour Champions | |
| | Mathematics | Honors women who have "made fundamental and sustained contributions to the mathematical sciences" | [18] |
| | Information sciences | Outstanding contributions in mathematical aspects of information sciences | |
| | Chemistry/literature | Outstanding biography in field of chemistry or molecular science | |
| | Literature | Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children | |
| | Literature | Best composition in English verse by an undergraduate who has been admitted to the University of Oxford within the previous four years | |
| | Basketball | Most outstanding low-post player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball | |
| | Physics | Outstanding contributions to physics by any physicist, regardless of subject area, background or nationality | |
| | Golf | Player of the year on PGA Tour Champions, as determined by tour players | |
| | 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. | |
| | Science | Outstanding promotion of science in the public interest | |
| | Engineering | Design of mechanical puzzles | |
| | Economics | Outstanding contribution | |
| | Chemistry | Outstanding contribution | |
| | Literature | Outstanding contribution | |
| | Peace | Outstanding contribution in furthering peace between nations | |
| | Physics | Outstanding contribution | |
| | Physiology or medicine | Outstanding contribution | |
| | Medicine | | |
| | Typography | Extraordinary contributions in type design, typography and type education | |
| | Ice hockey | NHL "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position" | |
| | Music | Excellence in British songwriting and composing | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | American football | Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football | |
| | Basketball | NBA championship trophy | |
| | Politics | Outstanding service to the U.S. Democratic Party and its candidates | |
| | Literature | | |
| | Animation | | |
| | Basketball | Outstanding player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball who has played for more than one season at his current school | |
| | Theatre | Excellence in acting in London West End shows | |
| | Baseball | Awarded by the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame for positive contributions to baseball in society | [19] |
| | Baseball | A Canadian "judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to the highest ideals of the game of baseball" | |
| | Journalism | Outstanding accomplishment in Spanish-language journalism | |
| | 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. | |
| | Composition | | |
| | American football | Outstanding interior lineman, on either offense or defense, in U.S. college football | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Golf | Leading money winner on PGA Tour Champions | |
| | 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. | |
| | Canadian football | Outstanding sportsmanship, team play, and community service by a Canadian Football League player | |
| | Ice hockey | Outstanding contribution to the sport in the United States | |
| | Peace | Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Prize, named after Paul Ré (an American artist, writer, poet and peace advocate) is given to a student, faculty, staff person, retiree, volunteer or alumnus of University of New Mexico who has demonstrated notable achievements in promoting world peace and understanding. | |
| | American football | Offensive player of the year in NCAA Division I FCS football | |
| | 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. | |
| | American football | Most athletic player in U.S. high school football | |
| | Broadcasting | Excellence in radio, television, and internet broadcasting | |
| | Ice hockey | Original name of the NHL trophy now known as the Ted Lindsay Award. | |
| | Peace | Outstanding "contribution to international service" by a Canadian | |
| | Basketball | WNBA player who "exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court—ethical behavior, fair play and integrity" | |
| | Theatre | Outstanding achievement in Broadway theatre, in 26 regular categories plus four special categories | |
| | Science, literature, arts | Distinguished accomplishment by a Portuguese national in any of the named fields | |
| | Cinema | Lifetime accomplishment in Indian cinema | |
| | 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. | |
| | Computer science | Outstanding contribution to (computer) information processing systems | |
| | Physics | Extraordinary achievement in theoretical physics | |
| | Basketball | Trophy presented to the NBA Most Valuable Player of the regular season, as chosen by media members in the United States and Canada | [20] |
| | Mystery fiction and non-fiction | Outstanding works in 18 categories | |
| | Physics | Outstanding achievement in theoretical physics | |
| and Diana Lewis | Golf | | |
| | Chemistry | Distinguished achievement by an Austrian national | |
| | Chemistry | | |
| | Ice hockey | NHL Eastern Conference championship trophy | |
| | 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." | |
| | 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 | |
| | Football (soccer) | Given by FIFA to the scorer of the best goal each calendar year. | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Mathematics | Outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest by a mathematician no older than 32 (Ramanujan's age at death) | |
| | Literature | To an author and editor in recognition of the joint effort to produce a quality fiction or non-fiction book | |
| | Literature | Lifetime achievement in Swiss French literature | |
| | Rugby union | New Zealand provincial challenge trophy | |
| | Baseball | Outstanding fielders in the National and American Leagues | |
| | Acoustics | Outstanding contributions to acoustics | |
| | Physics | Distinguished research in theoretical, mathematical or computational physics | |
| | Theatre | Outstanding achievement in Swiss theatre, in any of the country's languages | |
| Robert Esnault-Pelterie and André-Louis Hirsch (a sponsor for early astronautics in France) | Astronomy/astronautics | Given in recognition of the study of interplanetary travel and astronautics | |
| King of Spain | Football (soccer) | Spanish cup competition | |
| King of Spain | Basketball | Spanish ACB cup competition | |
| | Literature | Best work of literature, in any category, published in the United Kingdom and written by a Commonwealth author no older than 35 | |
| | American football | Outstanding freshman (first-year) player in NCAA Division I FCS college football | |
| | Ice hockey | Leading goal scorer in the NHL regular season | |
| | Rugby union | Winner of Test series between Australia and the British and Irish Lions | |
| | Ice hockey | Outstanding goaltender in NCAA men's college hockey | |
| | Football (soccer) | FIFA World Cup championship trophy from 1934 through 1970 | |
| | American football | Outstanding center in U.S. college football | |
| | Basketball | Men's college basketball player of the year, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association | |
| | American football | Coach of the year in NCAA Division I FCS |
| | Social science | Substantial and original contribution in comparative social science research |
| | Sports | "Outstanding achievement in the face of adversity" | |
| | 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 | |
| | Sports | Canadian sportswoman of the year | |
| | Ice hockey | Leading point scorer in the NHL | |
| | Science | Outstanding young professor at the ETH Zurich | |
| | Astronomy | Early career researcher who demonstrates excellence in scientific research in Dynamical Astronomy | |
| | 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. | |
| | 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. | |
| | Physics | Outstanding contributions to the fields of heat and light. Awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. | |
| | 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" | |
| | Basketball | College basketball player of the year as chosen by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky | |
| | Basketball | MVP of the NBA Finals | |
| | 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. | |
| | Baseball | Leading home run hitter in Major League Baseball | |
| | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by men's professional teams representing the US and Europe | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Human rights | Outstanding work in defense of human rights and freedom of thought | |
| | Theoretical particle physics | | |
| | Engineering | Eminence in engineering | |
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| | Baseball | Outstanding starting pitcher in Nippon Professional Baseball | |
| | Association football | Top coach in Major League Soccer in a given season | |
| | Aviation | | |
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| | Solid-state physics | | |
| | American football | Winner of the game between Syracuse University and West Virginia University, once held annually before the series ended due to conference realignment | |
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| | Transportation | Any British national who accomplishes the most outstanding demonstration of the possibilities of transport by land, sea, air, or water. | |
| | Ice hockey | Top defensive forward in the NHL | |
| | Golf | Challenge trophy between men's professional teams representing Great Britain & Ireland and continental Europe | |
| | Auto racing | | |
| 邵逸夫 | Science | Annual awards for outstanding contributions in astronomy, life science, medicine and mathematical science. | |
| Claude E. Shannon Award | Claude Shannon | Information theory | | |
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| | Linguistics | | |
| | Baseball | | |
| | Aviation | First controlled flight of a human-powered helicopter; awarded to AeroVelo on July 11, 2013 | |
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| Smit-Lowenfeld | Hans Smit andAndreas Lowenfeld | Law | Author of outstanding article published on any aspect of international arbitration. | [21] |
| | Australian rules football | Best player in the AFL Grand Final | |
| | Ice hockey | Most valuable player of the Stanley Cup playoffs | |
| | Ice hockey | Most valuable player of the Memorial Cup | |
| | Golf | Challenge trophy contested by women's professional teams representing the US and Europe | |
| | Literature about Russia | | |
| | Chemistry | | |
| | Cinema of Portugal | Best Portuguese films | |
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| | Baseball | Top left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball | |
| | Transportation | Distinguished contributions to transportation | |
| | Journalism | "Meritorious contributions to baseball writing" | |
| | Baseball | Player of the year in Minor League Baseball (North America) | |
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| | Ice hockey | National Hockey League championship trophy | |
| align=left | | | American football | Outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community by an NFL player | |
| | Lacrosse | Major League Lacrosse championship trophy | |
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| align=left | | | Theatre | Outstanding volunteer contributions by a member of the American theatrical community, whether in the theatre or not. Presented during the Tony Awards. | |
| | Golf | PGA Tour "Man of the Year" award | |
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| | Literature | "Superior achievement" in eight categories of horror fiction, plus an award for lifetime achievement in that genre | |
| | Canadian football | Canadian Football League coach of the year | |
| | Canadian football | Most valuable Canadian in the Grey Cup game | |
| | Badminton | World mixed-sex team championship | |
| | Sports | Most outstanding amateur athlete in the United States | |
| | Basketball | Presented annually by the United States Basketball Writers Association to an individual associated with women's college basketball who has, according to the organization, "demonstrated extraordinary courage reflecting honor on the sport of amateur basketball." | |
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| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Ethnomusicology | | |
| | Literature | | |
| | Religion | "Exceptional contribution to affirming life's spiritual dimension, whether through insight, discovery, or practical works" | |
| | Manga | Outstanding new artist in the story manga genre | |
| | Manga | Outstanding works or accomplishment in four categories | |
| | 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." | |
| | Badminton | World championship for men's national teams | |
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| | Electronics | Exceptional contribution to the advancement of electronics engineering and technology | Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| | Mechanical engineering | "Distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics" | |
| | Basketball | Outstanding freshman player in NCAA Division I men's college basketball, as chosen by the United States Basketball Writers Association | |
| | Chemistry | Outstanding contributions to chemistry in Southern California | |
| | Rugby league | Man of the match in the Challenge Cup final | |
| | Baseball | Player of the year in each individual North American minor league | |
| | Computer science | "Contributions of a technical nature... of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field" | |
| and Maurice Stokes | Basketball | The "ideal teammate" in the NBA, as determined each season by the league's players | [22] |
| | History | "Outstanding work in the history of Canada" | | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Badminton | World championship for women's national teams |
| | Press freedom | Honoured for his fight for press freedom in Colombia | |
| | American football | Outstanding quarterback in U.S. college football who has spent at least four seasons in college (including a redshirt season) | |
| | Poetry | | |
| | Astronomy | "Long-term extraordinary or unselfish service to astronomy" | |
| | International relations | "Outstanding contributions to the promotion of U.S.-Korea relations" by either an American or South Korean | |
| | 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). | |
| | Canadian football | U Sports football championship trophy | |
| | 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. | |
| | Golf | Winner of the Race to Dubai (historically the Order of Merit) as money leader on the European Tour. | |
| | Golf | Lowest scoring average on the LPGA Tour | |
| | Education | Acknowledgment for exceptional teaching, which is the underlying basis of our present civilization | |
| | Mathematics | Notable research in geometry or topology | |
| | Ice hockey | NHL goaltender "adjudged to be the best at this position" | |
| | Cinema | Independent spirit and excellence by a young French director | |
| | Science | Outstanding applications of electricity in industry, chemistry, mechanics and practical medicine. | |
| | Applied mathematics | "Outstanding and distinguished contributions to the field of applied mathematical sciences and for the effective communication of these ideas to the community" | [23] |
| | Computer science | "Outstanding achievements in computer-related science and technology" | |
| | Systems science | Fundamental and sustained contributions to theory in operations research and the management sciences | |
| | 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 | |
| | Literature | Best novel by an Australian published in the previous year judged by the Australian University Heads of English | [24] | |
| Award | Named after | Field | Achievement | Source |
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| | Basketball | Player of the year in Division I women's college basketball who has played in at least two college seasons, as chosen by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association | |
| Wainwright Prize | Alfred Wainwright | Books | Presented to a UK natural history book: from 2020 split into Prize for UK nature writing and Prize for writing on global conservation | [25] |
| 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 US and Great Britain & Ireland | |
| Walkley Award | William Gaston Walkley | | | |
| | Basketball | Presented annually by the United States Basketball Writers Association to an individual associated with men's college basketball who has, according to the organization, "demonstrated extraordinary courage reflecting honor on the sport of amateur basketball." | [26] |
| | Auto racing | | |
| Wally Lewis Medal | Wally Lewis | Rugby league football | State of Origin player of the series | [27] |
| | Golf | PGA Championship winner's trophy | |
| Warne-Muralidaran Trophy | | Cricket | Perpetual challenge trophy awarded to winner of Test series between Australia and Sri Lanka | |
| | 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 | | | |
| | Auto racing | Significant contributions to motorsport in the United Kingdom | |
| | Physics | Awarded every two years to recognize young scientists who have performed original work of significant scientific quality in the area of understanding physics through symmetries | [28] |
| | Planetary science | outstanding contributions in the field of planetary science | |
| | 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. | |
| Heinrich Wieland Prize | | Chemistry | Outstanding research on biologically active molecules and systems in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. | |
| Norbert Wiener Award for Social and Professional Responsibility | Norbert Wiener | | | |
| Norbert Wiener Prize in Applied Mathematics | Norbert Wiener | Mathematics | | |
| 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 | | 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 | | 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 | |
| | American football | College football player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement" | | |
