The Inamori Foundation / PressRoom / November 10, 2011

The 2011 Kyoto Prize

The 2011 Kyoto Prize presentation ceremony 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.

Press Release : The 2011 Kyoto Prize (November 10, 2011)

The 2011 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony
The 2011 Kyoto Prize

The 2011 Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony.
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Opening Address by Hiroo Imura, Chairman of the Inamori Foundation
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Diploma, Kyoto Prize medal and 50 million yen as prize money were given to Dr. John Werner Cahn.
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Diploma, Kyoto Prize medal and 50 million yen as prize money were given to Dr. Rashid Alievich Sunyaev.
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Diploma, Kyoto Prize medal and 50 million yen as prize money were given to Tamasaburo Bando V.
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Yoshihiko Noda, Prime Minister of Japan
Read by proxy: Keiro Kitagami, Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Dmitry A. Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation
Read by proxy: Mikhail M. Bely, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Japan
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Christian Wulff, President of the Federal Republic of Germany
Read by proxy: Alexander Olbrich, Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Osaka-Kobe
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America
Read by proxy: Patrick J. Linehan, Consul-General of the United States of America, Osaka-Kobe
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Choral Performance "Momiji", "Furusato", "Aoi Chikyu wa Dare no Mono?"
Arranger: Akira Senju
Kyoto Seibo Gakuin Elementary School Chorus
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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Press Conforence
The 2011 Kyoto Prize

Three Laureates with Diplomas after the Press Conference
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan
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