List of Important Awards and Honors in 2024 with Recipient Name

As 2024 draws to a close, it is essential to reflect on the significant awards and honours bestowed this year across various fields. These accolades recognize outstanding contributions in science, literature, arts, and public service. Below is a detailed overview of the most prestigious awards and their recipients for 2024.

Nobel Prizes 2024

The Nobel Prizes are among the most esteemed international awards, honouring individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to humanity. The winners for 2024 were announced in October.

Insights into Nobel Winners

1. Physiology or Medicine: Work on microRNAs by Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun has reshaped our understanding of gene regulation, revealing mechanisms crucial for multicellular organisms, including humans.
2. Physics: Pioneering contributions to artificial neural networks by John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton were recognized as foundational to modern machine learning applications.
3. Chemistry: David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper, with their discoveries about the sciences of proteins. While Baker is famous for inventing new proteins, Hassabis and Jumper, working on models which predict a protein structure possible, helped end one of the age-long frustrations of scientists.
4. Literature: Han Kang's literary novels explored deeper emotional subjects of human interest and historical themes of background making her gain repute over her very singular way of narration.
5. Peace Prize: Nihon Hidankyo, an organization from Japan, was awarded the Peace Prize for its anti-nuclear weapons advocacy on behalf of survivors of the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
6. Economic Sciences: Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson were recognized for research in institutional economics on how it affects economic outcomes.

Other Notable Awards in 2024

In addition to the Nobel Prizes, several other prestigious awards were presented this year:

Padma Awards (India)

The Padma Awards are among India's highest civilian honours awarded annually by the President of India.

• Padma Vibhushan:

• Vyjayantimala Bali (Art)
• Konidela Chiranjeevi (Art)

• Padma Bhushan:

• M Fathima Beevi (Public Affairs)
• Hormusji N Cama (Journalism)

• Padma Shri:

• Khalil Ahamad (Art)
• Rezwana Choudhury Bannya (Art)

These awards celebrate contributions across various fields such as art, literature, social work, and public service.

Academy Awards (Oscars)

The Academy Awards recognized excellence in cinematic achievements:

• Best Picture: "The Fabelmans"
• Best Director: Steven Spielberg for "The Fabelmans"
• Best Actor: Brendan Fraser for "The Whale"
• Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh for "Everything Everywhere All at Once"

The year 2024 has been remarkable in recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant impacts across various domains. From groundbreaking scientific discoveries to powerful literary expressions and impactful humanitarian efforts, these awards serve as a testament to human creativity, resilience, and dedication to bettering society. As we move forward into the new year, these achievements inspire continued innovation and commitment to excellence in all fields.