BSFA Awards BSFA Award Annual British awards presented by the British Science Fiction Association recognizing outstanding science fiction works in several categories, chosen by member voting and covering…
Bundesverdienstkreuz — Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Bundesverdienstkreuz Civilian order established in 1951, awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany for achievements in political, social, cultural, economic and humanitarian fields.
Calder Memorial Trophy Annual National Hockey League award given to the top rookie of the regular season, voted by hockey writers; established in 1937 and named for NHL president Frank Calder.
Car of the Century (20th-century automotive award) Car of the Century International award organized by the Global Automotive Elections Foundation to identify the most influential car of the 20th century; the Ford Model T was named winner on 18 Decemb…
Centenary Medal (Australia) Centenary Medal An Australian commemorative award created in 2001 to mark 100 years of federation and recognise people who made a notable contribution to Australian society, government or communit…
Certificate: Definition, Types, Uses, and Notable Distinctions Certificate A certificate is a formal document that records or verifies a fact, qualification, ownership, or authenticity. This article explains common kinds, how they are issued, and why they…
César Awards France's national film awards, presented annually by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma since 1975; honors achievements in French cinema with a bronze trophy by sculptor…
Chicago Tribune Silver Football Annual trophy awarded by the Chicago Tribune to the player voted Most Valuable in the Big Ten Conference; a long-standing college football honor with historical and cultural signif…
Choice Music Prize Annual Irish award for the best album, founded in 2005 to recognise artistic achievement in Ireland's recorded music; ceremony held in Dublin and sponsored since 2011 by Meteor.
Congressional Gold Medal: U.S. Congress’s highest civilian honor Congressional Gold Medal A civilian award bestowed by an act of the United States Congress since the Continental Congress era. This article explains its purpose, design, history, notable recipients and how…
Conn Smythe Trophy NHL award given annually to the playoff Most Valuable Player. First presented in 1965 and named for Conn Smythe; most wins by a player: Patrick Roy (three times).
Copley Medal: Royal Society's historic award for scientific achievement Copley Medal The Copley Medal, instituted by the Royal Society in 1731, is the world's oldest continuous scientific prize, awarded annually for exceptional experimental or theoretical contribut…
Country Music Association Awards Annual awards presented by the Country Music Association honoring achievement in country music; winners are chosen by CMA members and celebrated at a televised ceremony in Nashvill…
Courage in Journalism Award (International Women's Media Foundation) Courage in Journalism Award Prize honoring women journalists who report under threat or in hazardous conditions; administered by the International Women's Media Foundation since 1990 with related photojournal…
Crafoord Prize A major international science prize established in 1980 by Holger and Anna‑Greta Crafoord, administered by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and awarded on a rotating basis for…
Croix de guerre: French and Belgian military decoration for combat bravery Croix de Guerre The Croix de guerre is a French and Belgian military decoration created in 1915 to recognize combat bravery and mentions in dispatches. It exists in versions for major wars and may…
Cross of Valour (Poland) The Cross of Valour (Krzyż Walecznych) is a Polish military medal created in 1920 to honor battlefield bravery. It has been awarded in multiple conflicts and may be presented more…
Crown: ceremonial headdress, symbol, and cultural object Crown A crown is a ceremonial headdress worn by monarchs and other figures of authority. This article explains its form, history, symbolic meanings, uses today, and distinctions from rel…
Cy Young Award Annual Major League Baseball awards presented to the best pitchers, named for Cy Young. Established in 1956; one winner is chosen in each league using a weighted writers' ballot si…
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: India's highest film honour Dadasaheb Phalke Award India’s highest film honour, instituted in 1962 and named for Dadasaheb Phalke, awarded annually for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema; includes a Swarna Kamal medal, shawl an…
Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award A lifetime achievement honor from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America recognizing sustained excellence in science fiction and fantasy writing.
Darwin Medal A biennial Royal Society medal recognizing major contributions to evolution, population and organismal biology, and biodiversity; eligibility linked to the Commonwealth and the Rep…
Darwin–Wallace Medal A medal awarded by the Linnean Society recognizing major contributions to evolutionary biology, created to commemorate the joint 1858 presentation by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russ…
David di Donatello Italy's premier film awards presented annually by L'accademia del Cinema Italiano, honoring achievement in Italian and international cinema across multiple categories with a statue…
Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria A multi-class national decoration awarded by the Republic of Austria for notable civil, cultural, economic or diplomatic services. It has a hierarchical system of insignia and is c…
Denis Herron — Canadian NHL goaltender and trophy winner Denis Herron Denis Herron, born in Chambly, Quebec, is a former Canadian NHL goaltender best known for stints with the Kansas City Scouts, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens and for sha…
PDSA Dickin Medal Dickin Medal British decoration created in 1943 by Maria Dickin to recognize conspicuous animal bravery and devotion to duty in war and emergencies, often described as the 'animals' Victoria Cr…
Disney Legends — Award Honoring Significant Contributors to The Walt Disney Company Disney Legends A commemorative program established in 1987 to recognize individuals whose work has meaningfully shaped The Walt Disney Company across animation, film, parks, television, music and…
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) A British military decoration awarded for valour, courage or devotion to duty in aerial operations; instituted in 1918 and awarded to Royal Air Force and other services and Commonw…
Distinguished Service Cross (United States) The Distinguished Service Cross is the U.S. Army’s second-highest military decoration for extraordinary heroism in combat, awarded for acts of gallantry and risk of life that fall…
Don McNay — American financial author and advisor for lottery winners Don McNay Don McNay (1959–2016) was a U.S. financial author, chartered consultant and columnist noted for advising lottery winners and writing about wealth management and sudden financial ch…
Drama Desk Award: New York theatre honors across Broadway and beyond Drama Desk Award Annual American theatre awards that recognize excellence across Broadway, Off‑Broadway and Off‑Off‑Broadway productions, presented by a professional critics' and writers' organizat…
Dutch Cross of Resistance (Verzetskruis 1940–1945) Dutch Cross of Resistance A high Dutch decoration awarded to members of the resistance for bravery against the Nazi occupation during World War II; established after the war to honor civilian courage.
DVD Exclusive Awards U.S.-based honors recognizing excellence in direct‑to‑video and home‑entertainment releases, established in 2001 and presented by trade organizations in the home video industry.
Ekushey Padak — Bangladesh's national civilian award honoring cultural and social contributions Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak is a prestigious civilian award in Bangladesh established in memory of the 1952 Language Movement. It recognizes lifetime achievement in arts, literature, education,…
Elizabeth Cross: UK memorial decoration for bereaved families Elizabeth Cross Decoration presented to the next of kin of British service personnel killed by enemy action or terrorism since 1949. Accompanied by a signed memorial scroll; strictly for family we…
Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award Award recognizing distinguished newspaper journalists whose writing has brought honour to hockey and journalism; recipients are selected by the Professional Hockey Writers' Associa…
ELTon Award — British Council prize for innovation in English language teaching ELTon Award The ELTon Award, run by the British Council, recognizes innovative products, projects and practices in English language teaching worldwide, highlighting outstanding materials, tool…
Emmy Award Annual American television awards recognizing excellence in programming, craft and performance. Separate academies present primetime, daytime, sports, news, documentary and interna…
Endeavour Award Annual regional prize presented at OryCon for the best science fiction or fantasy book by a Pacific Northwest author, honoring books published in the previous year.
English Football Hall of Fame A national collection celebrating the careers and contributions of notable figures in English football, housed at the National Football Museum in Preston, with exhibits, archives a…
European Capital of Culture A European Union initiative that names one or more cities each year to stage year-long cultural programmes, raise visibility, stimulate regeneration and deepen cultural participati…
Father of the Nation (honorific title) Father of the Nation Honorific applied to a person seen as the principal founder or unifier of a country, state, or nation; origins, typical attributes, contested uses, and modern implications.
Feldkircher Lyrikpreis (Feldkirch Poetry Prize) Feldkircher Lyrikpreis Annual international poetry prize established in 2003 in Feldkirch, Vorarlberg, Austria, awarded by Theater am Saumarkt to outstanding submitted poems and archived in the Library o…
Fellows of the Royal Society Senior members elected to the Royal Society for substantial contributions to natural knowledge. Covers categories, selection, history, significance, and notable examples of Fellows…
Fields Medal Quadrennial prize awarded by the International Mathematical Union to up to four mathematicians under 40 for outstanding contributions and promise of future achievement.
FIFA World Cup Trophy The FIFA World Cup Trophy is the gold statuette awarded to football's world champions. It replaced the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1974 and is an iconic symbol of international football…
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil Annual Filmfare Award honoring leading male performances in Tamil-language films, introduced in 1972 as part of the Filmfare Awards South.
