Nobel Prize Day
Celebrating excellence in diverse fields, the Nobel Prize recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to humanity's progress.
Celebrate human achievement and innovation on Nobel Prize Day by positioning your brand as a champion of excellence, progress, and recognition in your industry.
- Create a 'Nobel Prize for [Your Industry]' campaign recognizing customer/employee achievements
- Host a virtual or in-person awards ceremony celebrating innovation in your field
- Share stories of unsung heroes in your organization or community who deserve recognition
- Launch an educational content series on Nobel Prize winners and their impact on modern life
The first Nobel Prizes were awarded on December 10, 1901, which was the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel.
Nobel was a Swedish scientist, inventor and businessman who was also passionate about writing drama and poetry. He is particularly notable as the inventor of dynamite and other high explosives, and held more than 350 patents in his lifetime.
When Alfred Nobel wrote his will in 1895, it established that prizes would be awarded each year to commemorate and honor those who made significant achievements in the areas of science, medicine, literature and peace.
Most of his fortune was left to this cause and, although no official reason was given for the motivation behind the prizes, many have guessed it was his guilt over being the person who invented such destructive weapons that made him want to start the endeavor.
Now, for more than a century, Nobel Prizes have been awarded each year on Nobel Prize Day in Stockholm, Sweden, where Alfred Nobel was born and where he spent a large portion of his adult life.
Make Your Own Nobel Prize Awards
Whether it’s in a classroom full of kids or in a family, consider having fun with the day by choosing your own Nobel Prize Winners. Consider the ways that different people in the group have shown admirable qualities and give out special awards for them!