Tag: Awards


  • Scientist Cracks 50-Year Riddle and Wins Prestigious Prize

    Scientist Cracks 50-Year Riddle and Wins Prestigious Prize

    Groundbreaking Breakthrough Earns Top Prize In a moment many scientists dream of, a solitary room, a hum of equipment, and a single data point changed the trajectory of a young researcher’s career. Uche Medoh won the 2025 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists after cracking a 50-year-old riddle that has haunted the field. The…

  • Want to be Star Person of the Year? Here is what it takes to qualify

    Want to be Star Person of the Year? Here is what it takes to qualify

    Overview: What is the Star Person of the Year award? The Star Person of the Year award is a premier Kenyan recognition that highlights individuals who have made a remarkable impact in their communities or the country at large. Nominations are now open, and the winner is unveiled just days before Christmas. This annual honor…

  • What It Takes to Qualify for Kenya’s Star Person of the Year

    What It Takes to Qualify for Kenya’s Star Person of the Year

    Introduction: Acknowledging Kenyan Excellence The Star Person of the Year award has become a highlight on Kenya’s civic calendar, shining a spotlight on individuals who dedicate themselves to improving their communities or the nation as a whole. With nominations now open and the winner slated to be announced just days before Christmas, the competition is…

  • How to Qualify for Kenya’s Star Person of the Year

    How to Qualify for Kenya’s Star Person of the Year

    What is the Star Person of the Year? The Star Person of the Year is one of Kenya’s most prestigious annual recognitions, honoring individuals who have made a measurable and meaningful impact in their communities or on the national stage. The award shines a light on everyday leaders—teachers, health workers, entrepreneurs, activists, and volunteers—whose actions…

  • Sarah Jessica Parker to Receive the 2026 Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

    Sarah Jessica Parker to Receive the 2026 Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes

    Iconic Career Celebrated with the Carol Burnett Award Sarah Jessica Parker is set to add another honor to her storied career as she becomes the recipient of the 2026 Carol Burnett Award for excellence in television. The forthcoming recognition, named after the legendary comedian who blazed a trail in variety and television, marks a high…

  • Sarah Jessica Parker to Receive 2026 Carol Burnett Award at Golden Globes

    Sarah Jessica Parker to Receive 2026 Carol Burnett Award at Golden Globes

    Sarah Jessica Parker to be Honored with the Carol Burnett Award Legendary television star Sarah Jessica Parker is set to receive the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award in 2026, adding another milestone to a storied career that spans decades. The Carol Burnett Award, established to honor lifelong achievement in television, recognizes Parker’s enduring influence and…

  • DP World Tour Announces Rory McIlroy Award to Honor Career Grand Slam Achievement

    DP World Tour Announces Rory McIlroy Award to Honor Career Grand Slam Achievement

    Introduction: A Career Milestone Reimagined The DP World Tour has announced a new accolade that underscores one of golf’s most coveted achievements: a career grand slam. From 2026, the Rory McIlroy Award will be presented to the DP World Tour player who demonstrates outstanding performance in major championships. This move not only commemorates Rory McIlroy’s…

  • Surrey neurologist wins award to advance Parkinson’s disease research

    Surrey neurologist wins award to advance Parkinson’s disease research

    Surrey neurologist earns top honor to advance Parkinson’s research Dr. Jason Chan, a physician-scientist at Surrey Memorial Hospital, has been recognized with the 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator Award. The prestigious honor comes with significant funding intended to accelerate cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease research and improve patient outcomes across British Columbia. What the…

  • Surrey Neurologist Wins Prestigious Award to Accelerate Parkinson’s Disease Research

    Surrey Neurologist Wins Prestigious Award to Accelerate Parkinson’s Disease Research

    Surrey Neurologist Honored for Parkinson’s Disease Research In a significant milestone for Canadian medical research, Dr. Jason Chan, a neurologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC Health Professional-Investigator Award. The prestigious honor comes with substantial funding aimed at advancing Parkinson’s disease research and translating…

  • Ghanaian Radio Veteran Alexis DeGodson Honoured in the USA with Dual International Awards

    Ghanaian Radio Veteran Alexis DeGodson Honoured in the USA with Dual International Awards

    Ghanaian Media Star Celebrates Dual International Accolades in the United States In what organizers are calling a landmark weekend for Ghanaian media, veteran radio presenter and media professional Alexis DeGodson was honoured in the United States with two international awards. The Kumasi-based Pure FM presenter, whose career spans decades on Ghanaian airwaves, accepted the honors…