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	Lorenz Receives 1991 Kyoto Prize
		The annual awards, which in prestige and monetary value have been likened to the Nobel prizes, are given by The Inamori Foundation of Japan in three categories--the basic sciences, advanced technology and the creative arts.
		The Kyoto prizes have been awarded since 1984 to recognize outstanding contemporary intellectual and artistic achievements.
		In 1983, he and former MIT Professor Henry M. Stommel were jointly awarded the $50,000 Crafoord Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, a prize established to recognize fields not eligible for Nobel Prizes.
	web.mit.edu /newsoffice/tt/1991/24996/24998.html (556 words)

	Kyoto Prize - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The prizes are the Japanese equivalent of the Nobel Prize, as they recognize outstanding works in the fields of philosophy, arts, science and technology.
		Prizes are given in the fields of Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences and Arts and Philosophy.
		The prize is rising in prestige as it covers fields not often awarded Nobel Prizes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kyoto_Prize (175 words)

	Millennium Technology Prize - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Millennium Technology Prize is an award for outstanding technological achievements that "directly promote people's quality of life, are based on humane values, and encourage sustainable economic development".
		The prize is awarded by the Finnish Technology Award Foundation, established in 2002 by eight Finnish organisations supporting technological development and innovation.
		The prize sum of one million euros is to be awarded every second year, which claims it to be the world's biggest technology award.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Millennium_Technology_Prize (168 words)

	Kyocera Americas \| News
		KYOTO, Japan (June 19, 1998) - Dr. Kazuo Inamori, founder and president of The Inamori Foundation, announced today the 14th annual laureates of the foundation's Kyoto Prizes, Japan's most highly valued private awards for lifetime achievement.
		In 1997, Dr. Itô's theories contributed to the Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to two mathematicians, Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, for their work resulting in a ratio for the mix between options and assets, producing a combination that can be hedged against fluctuations in the market price of the asset.
		The Kyoto Prizes are presented annually by the non-profit Inamori Foundation, to recognize individuals and groups worldwide which have made significant contributions to the betterment of humanity.
	americas.kyocera.com /news/news_detail.cfm?key=4 (612 words)

	Kyocera \| THE 2003 KYOTO PRIZE LAUREATES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Prize for Basic Sciences, selected from the fields of Earth Sciences and Astrophysics, is awarded to Eugene Newman Parker (U.S.A., 76 years old), Professor Emeritus, The University of Chicago, who has laid the foundations for a new perspective on astrophysics by elucidating the phenomena of the solar wind and cosmical hydromagnetic dynamo.
		The Kyoto Prizes were founded in 1985, in line with Dr. Inamori's belief that man has no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of humankind and all the world, and that mankind’s future can be assured only when there is a balance between our scientific development and our psychological maturity.
		It is characteristic of the Kyoto Prizes that they be presented to individuals or groups in appreciation not only of their outstanding achievements, but also of the excellence of the personal characteristics on which they have built their contributions to mankind over the course of half their lives.
	www.kyocera.de /kyocera_n/english/news/laureates2003.html (1159 words)

	Kyoto Prize, Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana
		Named in honor of the Kyoto Prize, Japan's highest private award for lifetime achievement, these first-ever cash scholarships are the result of an international essay contest that began in November 2003 for high school juniors and seniors throughout San Diego County and the greater Tijuana region.
		The Foundation's Kyoto Prize reflects Dr. Inamori's belief that human beings have no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of humankind and all the world -- and that society's future can be assured only when there is a balance between scientific development and the enrichment of the human spirit.
		It is characteristic of the Kyoto Prize that it is presented in appreciation not only of outstanding human achievements but also of the spirit that motivated each laureate's contributions to society.
	www.japan-society.org /kyotostudent.html (964 words)

	Chemical & Engineering News: Latest News - Herzenberg Nabs Kyoto Prize
		Kyoto Prize winners were announced on June 9.
		The Kyoto Prize is Japan's equivalent to the Nobel Prize, and it is presented by the Inamori Foundation.
		Other recipients of this year's Kyoto Prize are Japanese mathematician Hirotugu Akaike, for his contribution to statistics, and Japanese designer Issey Miyake, for his artistic use of new weaving technology.
	pubs.acs.org /cen/news/84/i25/8425notw6.html (319 words)

	Nikolaus Harnoncourt - Kyoto Prize 2005 presented to Nikolaus Harnoncourt
		Considered among the world's leading awards for lifetime achievement, the Kyoto Prizes are presented annually to individuals and groups worldwide who have contributed significantly to human progress in the areas of Advanced Technology“, Basic Sciences“, and Arts and Philosophy“.
		The 2005 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy, chosen from the field of Music, was presented to Nikolaus Harnoncourt, 75, of St. Georgen, Austria.
		The Kyoto Prize was founded in 1985, in line with Dr. Inamori's belief that man has no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of society, and that mankind's future can be assured only when there is a balance between our scientific progress and our spiritual depth.
	www.styriarte.com /harnoncourt/index_en.php/article/articleview/2135/1/1 (325 words)

	University of Chicago physicist receives Kyoto Prize for lifetime achievements in science
		Considered among the world’s leading awards for lifetime achievement, the $400,000 Kyoto Prizes recognize significant contributions to the scientific, cultural and spiritual development of mankind.
		The 2003 Kyoto Prize for Basic Science was chosen from the fields of earth and planetary sciences and astronomy and astrophysics.
		The Kyoto Prizes were founded in 1985, in line with Inamori’s belief that man has no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of society, and that mankind’s future can be assured only when there is a balance between scientific progress and spiritual depth.
	www-news.uchicago.edu /releases/03/030620.parker.shtml (804 words)

	SAN DIEGO--- Historic Collaboration between Major Universities Brings 19th Annual Kyoto Prize Laureates to San Diego
		Recognized as Japan's highest private award for lifetime achievement, the Kyoto Prize is presented annually by the non-profit Inamori Foundation to honor those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual development of mankind.
		The Inamori Foundation and the Kyoto Prize reflect Dr. Inamori's belief that human beings have no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of humankind and all the world -- and that mankind's future can be assured only when there is a balance between scientific development and the enrichment of the human spirit.
		It is characteristic of the Kyoto Prize that it is presented in appreciation not only of outstanding human achievements but also of the spirit that motivated each laureate's contributions to mankind.
	www.freshnews.com /cgi-bin/jsj_news/print.cgi?article_ID=16832 (1392 words)

	Fox Chase Cancer Center's Alfred Knudson Jr. named 2004 Kyoto Prize winner
		The Inamori Foundation selects three Kyoto Prize (www.kyotoprize.org) laureates annually for significant contributions to the scientific, cultural and spiritual development of mankind in the fields of advanced technology, basic sciences, arts and philosophy.
		Knudson will receive the basic sciences prize for his role in establishing the theory of tumor suppressor genes, which opened a new horizon in modern cancer genetics, and made a pivotal contribution to major subsequent research developments in understanding human cancer.
		As of January 2004, the Kyoto Prize has been awarded to 63 laureates from 12 nations--ranging from scientists, engineers and researchers to architects, sculptors and film directors.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2004-06/fccc-fcc061104.php (960 words)

	North American Kyoto Prize Web Site: Kyoto Prize
		KYOTO, JAPAN – June 9, 2006 – The Inamori Foundation (President: Dr. Kazuo Inamori) today announced the laureates who will receive its 22nd Annual Kyoto Prize, Japan's highest private award for lifetime achievement, presented to individuals and groups worldwide who have contributed significantly to humankind's betterment.
		The Kyoto Prize was founded in 1985, in line with Dr. Inamori's belief that man has no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of society, and that mankind's future can be assured only when there is a balance between our scientific progress and our spiritual depth.
		It is characteristic of the Kyoto Prize that it is presented to individuals or groups in appreciation not only of their outstanding achievements, but also of the excellence of the personal characteristics on which they have built their contributions to mankind.
	www.kyotoprize.org /pressrel_060906.htm (1405 words)

	Kyoto Prize
		KYOTO, JAPAN - November 10, 2003 - The Inamori Foundation today presented its 19th annual Kyoto Prizes.
		The 2003 Kyoto Prize for Basic Sciences was chosen from the field of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Astronomy and Astrophysics.
		Physicist Eugene Newman Parker received the award for establishing a new perspective on astrophysics by elucidating the phenomena of the solar wind and cosmical magnetohydrodynamics.
	www.pa.msu.edu /donation/ParkerKyoto.htm (345 words)

	ECE-UF Kalman Awarded First Kyoto Prize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Rudolf E. Kalman, UF graduate research professor of Electrical and Industrial and Systems Engineering, received the first Kyoto Prize from the Inamori Foundation in Advanced Technology in Japan in November 1985.
		The Kyoto Prize, comparable in importance to the Nobel Prize, honors and recognizes creative activity and provides concrete support for significant research.
		Kalman, known internationally for his achievements, received a diploma, and Kyoto Prize Medal and a cash award of 45 million yen (approximately $220,000 on Nov. 22, 1985).
	www.eel.ufl.edu /publications/KalmanKyotoAward.html (200 words)

	Herzenberg accepts Kyoto Prize
		Leonard Herzenberg at a news conference in Kyoto after receiving the award considered to be Japan’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
		At a ceremony in Kyoto, amid the grandeur of Japan's imperial family, Herzenberg and the winners of the awards in basic science and arts and philosophy each received a diploma, a 20-karat gold medal and a gift of about $425,000.
		Herzenberg was honored with the Japanese equivalent of the Nobel Prize for his invention of the fluorescence-activated cell sorter, which can extract individual living cells out of a population of trillions based only on their protein fingerprints.
	news-service.stanford.edu /news/2006/november15/med-kyoto-111506.html (205 words)

	Lorenz Awarded Kyoto Prize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Professor Emeritus Edward N. Lorenz SM '43 of the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences has been awarded the 1991 Kyoto Prize for the basic sciences for his pioneering work on the study of mathematically chaotic systems in nature.
		The Kyoto Prize Committee called the discovery of chaos "as important as.
		The Kyoto Prizes are given annually "to honor those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual development of mankind." Awards are presented annually, one each in the basic sciences, creative arts and moral sciences, and advanced technology.
	www-tech.mit.edu /V111/N29/kyoto.29n.html (366 words)

	North American Kyoto Prize Web Site: Kyoto Laureate Symposium
		San Diego's Kyoto Laureate Symposium is a three-day celebration of the lives and works of those receiving the Kyoto Prize, a lifetime achievement award presented annually to individuals and groups worldwide.
		The Kyoto Prize The Kyoto Prize is an international award honoring those who have contributed significantly to humankind's scientific, cultural, and spiritual development.
		Dr. Kazuo Inamori, President of The Inamori Foundation, established the Kyoto Prize for two reasons: first, to support his belief that there is no higher calling than to work for the greater good of all humankind; and second, to recognize those dedicated yet unsung people who improve the world through their research, science, and art.
	www.kyotoprize.org /symposium.htm (468 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Scripps, Diversa board member Whitesides awarded Kyoto Prize
		The Kyoto Prize is awarded annually by the Inamori Foundation of Japan for lifetime achievement in one of three areas: advanced technology, basic science and arts and philosophy.
		All three are scheduled to speak at the third Kyoto Laureate Symposium March 3-5 at the University of San Diego.
		The Kyoto Prize was established in 1984 by Kazuo Inamori, founder of Kyocera Corp., a multinational conglomerate that operates four companies in San Diego.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/business/20030621-9999_1n21kyoto.html (399 words)

	Hood to receive Kyoto Prize in Japan
		Kyoto Prizes have been awarded to 57 individuals from 12 countries.
		The Kyoto Prize consists of a diploma, a gold medal, and a cash gift of 50 million yen (approximately $410,000).
		In addition to attending award ceremonies Nov. 10 in Japan, Hood and two other 2002 Kyoto Prize recipients will speak in California in early March 2003 at the second annual Kyoto Laureate Symposium at the University of San Diego.
	depts.washington.edu /mednews/vol6/no25/hood.html (302 words)

	November 11, 2005 - LCD Inventor Receives Kyoto Prize - Photonics.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 11 -- George H. Heilmeier, chairman emeritus of Telcordia Technologies Inc., received the 2005 Kyoto prize in Advanced Technology for his groundbreaking research in the field of liquid crystals and his contributions to the development of the liquid crystal display (LCD).
		Hailmeier, of Dallas, Texas, was among three winners of the 21st Annual Kyoto Prizes, awarded Thursday.
		The 2005 Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences was presented to Princeton University professor Simon A. Levin for establishing the field of "spatial ecology" and expanding scientific understanding of the biosphere as a "complex adaptive system." The Kyoto Price in Arts and Philosophy went to Maestro Nikolaus Harnoncourt, of St. Georgen, Austria.
	www.photonics.com /todaysheadlines/XQ/ASP/QX/article.asp?id=5947 (481 words)

	globeandmail.com : globeinvestor.com : San Diego to Welcome 20th Annual Kyoto Prize Laureates for Fourth Annual Kyoto ...
		The Inamori Foundation and the Kyoto Symposium Organization will bring together the current laureates of the annual Kyoto Prize for a symposium showcasing the laureates' lifelong achievements March 2-4, 2005, through public events at San Diego State University; University of California, San Diego; and the University of San Diego.
		The gala will honor the Kyoto Prize laureates and assist in funding the Kyoto Scholarships, which are available to San Diego and Tijuana-area high school students, administered through The San Diego Foundation.
		The 2004 Kyoto Prize for Arts and Philosophy was chosen from the field of Thought and Ethics.
	www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=GlobeInvestor/config&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&date=20050214&archive=bwire&slug=20050214005767 (1119 words)

	Kyocera Americas \| News
		The 2002 Kyoto Prize for Advanced Technology has been chosen from the fields of biotechnology and medical technologies.
		Inamori created the Kyoto Prizes after consultation with the Nobel Foundation of Sweden, which received the first Kyoto Prize as a special commemorative award in 1985.
		It is characteristic of the Kyoto Prizes that they are presented in appreciation not only of outstanding human achievements, but also of the spirit that motivated each laureate?s contributions to mankind.
	americas.kyocera.com /news/news_detail.cfm?key=867 (1067 words)

	Quine Wins Kyoto Prize
		About a month before Quine got the official nod, two representatives from the prize foundation had brought him a "profusely illustrated" book and a brochure on the prizes and past winners.
		Distributed by the Inamori Foundation since 1985, the Kyoto Prizes were established in the previous year by Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japan's Kyocera Corp.
		Kyoto Prizes also went this year to University of Utah geneticist Mario Capecchi (Basic Sciences) and computer programmer Donald Knuth (Advanced Technology).
	www.news.harvard.edu /gazette/1996/07.11/QuineWinsKyotoP.html (713 words)

	Kyoto Prize honors achievement and character - USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Like the Nobels, the Kyoto prize is awarded amid royalty, in this case members of the Japanese Imperial family.
		The award is given in the former imperial capital from which the prize takes its name for basic science, advanced technology and arts and philosophy achievement.
		The Imanori Foundation, which gives the award, makes its choice to winners "in appreciation not only of their outstanding achievements, but also of the excellence of the personal characteristics on which they have built their contributions to mankind," certainly something for anyone to aspire to.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/science/columnist/vergano/2006-11-12-kyoto-prize_x.htm (490 words)

	SDSUniverse \| Kyoto Laureate Symposium Brings Top Minds to Campus on March 4
		The Kyoto Prizes are awarded by the Inamori Foundation, established in 1984 by Kazuo Inamori.
		The Kyoto Laureate Symposium is a three-day event sponsored by the Inamori Foundation with support from the three major San Diego universities.
		This year’s Kyoto Symposium is the third annual and the first in which all three major San Diego universities are participating.
	www.sdsuniverse.info /story.asp?id=14105 (613 words)

	News Release: Kyoto Prize 2004 \| Philosopher Juergen Habermas wins the prestigiously-funded Kyoto Prize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		This prize is the highest Japanese award for services to science and culture.
		The award, which comes with a prize of 50 million Yen (around Euro 400,000) for each category is one of the world’s highest honours in this sector, alongside the Nobel Prize.
		With this year’s Kyoto Prize, artists and scientists who have given of their services to develop the sciences and the arts were honoured for what is now the 20th time.
	www.kyocera.de /kyocera_n/english/news/kyotoprize2004.html (582 words)

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