This is a list of awards that are named after people.
A Award Named after Field Achievement Source ScienceAwarded 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 and Wrestling Most outstanding women's college wrestler in the U.S. 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. Mystery fiction For unpublished mystery novels Science For scientific innovation and creativity in applied and technological fieldsAziz Sancar Science AwardsAziz SancarHealth SciencesSignificant contributions to health sciences and technologies at the international level in Turkey
B Award Named after Field Achievement Source Computer Science Significant contributions in the field of parallel computing 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 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 Solar Energy Individual with outstanding contributions to solar energy American football Outstanding defensive player in Division I FBS Basketball Positive contributions by an NCAA Division I men's head coach TelecommunicationsExceptional contributions to the advancement of communications sciences and engineering in the field of telecommunications Auto racing Ballooning Basketball PBA Philippine Cup championship trophy American football Outstanding wide receiver in Division I FBS Meteorology "distinguished research in atmospheric sciences." Medicine Woman physician "who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine." 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 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 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. GeographyContributions 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 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"
C Award Named after Field Achievement Source 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 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) 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 antiquitiesAwarded 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
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