The Presentation Ceremony of the 2011 Kyoto Prize that is given to those who have made significant contributions to the progress of science, the development of civilization, and the enrichment and elevation of the human spirit, was held on 10th November at the Kyoto International Conference Center. This year is the 27th since the establishment of the Kyoto Prize.(Updated November 10, 2011) [More]

The Inamori Foundation (President: Kazuo Inamori) is pleased to announce the event schedule of the 2011 Kyoto Prize. (Updated September 26, 2011) [EVENT SCHEDULE OF THE 2011 KYOTO PRIZE]

The Inamori Foundation (President: Kazuo Inamori) is pleased to announce the laureates for the 2011 Kyoto Prize, international awards presented to people who have contributed greatly to the progress of science, the advancement of civilization, and the enrichment and elevation of the human spirit. (Updated on June 24, 2011) [more]

The new website, “Kyoto Prize eMuseum” has been launched. The varied contents of the Kyoto Prize eMuseum include the life histories of Kyoto Prize laureates past and present, the texts of their commemorative lectures and the videos of their “Message to the Future”. Please visit the website and enjoy the contents. (Updated on June 24, 2011) [eMuseum]

The 2011 recipient for the Inamori Ethics Prize has been announced by the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A. on April 1. This year's recipient is Ms. Beatrice Mtetwa, human rights attorney. The presentation ceremony will be held at the Case Western Reserve University on September 7.
In cooperation with Case Western Reserve University, the Inamori Foundation supports the annual Inamori Ethics Prize, established by the university in 2008. The center is dedicated to the establishment and worldwide promotion of a new ethics led by the sense of conscience shared by all humankind, through related research and education. The Inamori Ethics Prize is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exemplary ethical leadership and made a major contribution to the betterment of human society through actions and influence. (Updated April 1, 2011)
[For more information, please visit the Inamori Ethics Prize.]

The 2011 Kyoto Prize Symposium featuring the 2010 laureates will be held from April 4 to 6 in San Diego, California, U.S.A. The Symposium is hosted jointly by the Kyoto Symposium Organization and three San Diego-based universities (University of San Diego, University of California, San Diego, and San Diego State University), with cooperation of the citizens of San Diego. The local residents and neighborhood high school students as well as members of the universities attend the symposium, which is continued over a few days. (Updated on April 1, 2011)
[For more information, please visit the North American Kyoto Prize Web Site.]