Ho-Am Prize
| Ho-Am Prize | |
| Hangul | 호암상 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hoamsang |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hoamsang |
The Ho-Am Prize (호암상, 湖岩賞, literally lake and rock award) is a Korean annual award presented to "domestic/abroad ethnic Korean who have made outstanding contributions to the development of science and culture and enhancement of the welfare of mankind".[1] Starting in 1991, it is funded by Samsung and named after their former chairman, Lee Byung-chul (Ho-Am is his pen name which means filling up a space with clear water as lakes do, and being unshakable as a large rock). The award consists of a 6 oz gold medal, a laureate diploma, and 300 million Korean won (approximately $265,000 US dollars).[2]
The prize is currently awarded in five fields:
- Ho-Am Prize in Science
- Ho-Am Prize in Engineering
- Ho-Am Prize in Medicine
- Ho-Am Prize in the Arts
- Ho-Am Prize in Community Service
In addition, a Ho-Am Prize in Mass Communication was awarded from 1991 to 1996, but has now been replaced by a Special Prize.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Ho-Am Prizes presented". The Korea Herald. 31 May 2013
- ^ "Samsung holds Ho-Am award ceremony". The Korea Herald. 1 June 2016
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