Important Awards and Honors in 2024, Check the List

In 2024, numerous prestigious awards and honors were given to individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions in various fields. These awards recognize excellence in areas such as science, literature, sports and arts. They not only celebrate achievements but also inspire others to strive for greatness. This article highlights some of the most important awards and the recipients who made a significant impact in their respective domains this year.

Nobel Prizes 2024

The Nobel Prizes are among the most well-known awards worldwide. They honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding work in science, literature, peace and economics. The winners for 2024 were announced in October. Here is a look at the Novel Prize categories and their recipients:

Category	Winners	Achievement
Physiology or Medicine	Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun	Discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.
Physics	John Hopfield, Geoffrey Hinton	Foundational discoveries in artificial neural networks and machine learning.
Chemistry	David Baker, Demis Hassabis, John Jumper	Innovations in protein structure prediction and design using AI.
Literature	Han Kang	Poetic prose exploring historical traumas and human fragility.
Peace	Nihon Hidankyo	Advocacy for a nuclear-free world, representing atomic bomb survivors.
Economic Sciences	Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, James A. Robinson	Studies on how institutions affect economic prosperity.

Insights into Nobel Winners

• Physiology or Medicine: The discovery of microRNA by Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun has changed our understanding of gene regulation, crucial for many life processes.
• Physics: John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton’s work in artificial neural networks has paved the way for advancements in machine learning and AI.
• Chemistry: David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper’s work on protein structure prediction using AI has solved many long-standing challenges in science.
• Literature: Han Kang is recognized for her unique writing style that explores deep human emotions and historical themes.
• Peace Prize: Nihon Hidankyo was awarded for its tireless efforts in promoting a world without nuclear weapons and representing the survivors of the atomic bombings.
• Economic Sciences: The research by Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson focused on how institutions influence economic growth and development.

Padma Awards (India)

The Padma Awards are some of the highest civilian honors in India. They are given to individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. The awards are divided into three categories:

Award	Recipient	Field
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 Choudhary Bannya	Art

Academy Awards (Oscars)

The Oscars, or Academy Awards, honor the best achievements in film. The winners in 2024 were:

Award	Recipient	Movie
Best Picture	The Fabelmans	–
Best Director	Steven Spielberg	The Fabelmans
Best Actor	Brendan Fraser	The Whale
Best Actress	Michelle	Everything Everywhere All at Once

The year 2024 has seen remarkable individuals and organizations receive recognition for their contributions to society. From revolutionary scientific discoveries to exceptional artistic achievements and impactful humanitarian efforts, these awards celebrate the dedication, creativity and resilience of the people shaping our world.