Awards with
Cash Prizes
Win recognition AND funding for your work
9 awards with cash prizes
XPRIZE
Multi-million dollar incentive prizes designed to solve humanity's grand challenges through innovation.
Hult Prize
The world's largest student competition for social entrepreneurship, often called the 'Nobel Prize for students.'
Global Teacher Prize
Recognizes one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession.
Aga Khan Award for Architecture
One of the largest architectural prizes, recognizing projects in societies with significant Muslim populations.
MIT Solve
Annual initiative seeking breakthrough solutions to global challenges, with funding for winning teams.
Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Nobel Prize of architecture, honoring a living architect whose work demonstrates talent and vision.
TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield
Startups pitch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage for the Disrupt Cup and a significant cash prize.
Cannes Lions Creative Effectiveness
The most prestigious international creative advertising awards, celebrating effectiveness and creativity.
James Dyson Award
International design award celebrating innovative engineering solutions to real-world problems.
How to Maximize Your Chances
Expert strategies for crafting winning award submissions
Research Eligibility
Carefully review eligibility criteria before applying. Many prizes have specific requirements around industry, geography, or company stage.
Craft a Compelling Narrative
Winning submissions tell a story. Focus on the problem you solved, the innovation behind your approach, and measurable impact.
Highlight Measurable Impact
Judges love data. Include specific metrics, growth percentages, user numbers, and before/after comparisons.
Apply Early & Often
Many programs have early-bird benefits. Apply to multiple awards to increase your chances of recognition.