Nominations

Winners book an table at awards ceremony

Nominating Authorities for the Prizes

Candidates for the awards may be selected and proposed only through the following authorities in any country:

  • The President or the Prime Minister of a country
  • Ministers of Science and Technology or Culture and Education
  • Directors of institutes and organizations
  • University leaders: Rector, President, Provost or Dean
  • Members of the World Cultural Council

Science Nominees

Nominees for the Albert Einstein World Award of Science should be eminent scientists whose achievements can serve as an inspiration for future generations. Considerations will be given to individuals or institutions in one of the Life Sciences, such as Neuroscience, Earth Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine or Chemistry; or in one of the Natural Sciences such as Physics, Mathematics or Astronomy. The prize is awarded every year.

Arts Nominees

A candidate for the Leonardo da Vinci World Awards of Arts should be a renowned artist, sculptor, painter, writer, poet, cinematographer, photographer, architect, musician or other performing, creative or visionary artist, whose work constitutes a significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world. The prize is awarded every second year.

Influence of Their Work

In addition to considering the candidate’s breakthrough achievements, the jury will also take into account the service which each has made to mankind and his/her qualities as a role model who inspires future generations to contribute to a better world.

Additional information

For further details on the nomination requirements, please see our Online Nomination Form. Nominations for 2024 awards are currently open until 26 January 2024.

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Winners

Ceremonies

2024 Event Location

McGill University, Canada

Event Website

McGill University

You can find additional information about the event on the McGill University 2024 WCC Awards website