Awards

The Ultimate Game to Teach Your Child As Young As Three Chess, Story Time Chess Receives Webby Award Nomination

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Web development, Webby Awards, Webby, Awards, World Wide Web

This includes the coveted People's Choice Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, which is equivalent to the Oscars in the toy industry.

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  • This includes the coveted People's Choice Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award, which is equivalent to the Oscars in the toy industry.
  • The game is praised by parents, celebrities, chess masters and more in its ability to adequately teach children chess through silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces and a unique chess board.\nThe Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet.
  • While The Webby Award is chosen by the Academy, The Webby People's Voice Award is voted on by the public.
  • Webby Award Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the 25th annual virtual Webby Awards, hosted by Jameela Jamil.

Announcing The 2021 Edison Award Winning Companies That Will Shape The Future

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Articles, Innovators, General Electric, Thomas Edison, Awards, Edison, Invention, Fort Myers, Florida

b'FORT MYERS, Fla., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Edison Awards is pleased to announce the winners of its 34th annual program.

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  • b'FORT MYERS, Fla., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Edison Awards is pleased to announce the winners of its 34th annual program.
  • The awards gala took place last night at the new Caloosa Sound Convention Center and was hosted by Miles O\'Brien.
  • The awards are named after Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) whose inventions, new product development methods, and innovative achievements changed the world.
  • The Edison Awards are operated by Edison Universe, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of recognizing, honoring and fostering innovations and innovators, and are hosted in Fort Myers, Florida.\n'

Mostly Serious Nominated For Best Employment Website & Mobile Site In the 25th Annual Webby Awards

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Web development, Webby Awards, Awards, World Wide Web

b'SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mostly Serious, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in custom web design, marketing, and advertising, announced today that it has been nominated for Best Employment Website & Mobile Site in the 25th Annual Webby Awards.

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  • b'SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mostly Serious, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in custom web design, marketing, and advertising, announced today that it has been nominated for Best Employment Website & Mobile Site in the 25th Annual Webby Awards.
  • "It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 13,500 entries we received this year.
  • Established in 1996, this year\'s Webby Awards received nearly 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide.
  • Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: WP Engine, Marketerhire, Slack, YouGov, BASIC, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, AIGA, Podcast Movement, Fast Company, and Social Media Week.\n'

3M, UT Austin and Nobel Prize Outreach collaborate to inspire future innovators

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Alfred Nobel, Nobel Prize, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Science and technology in Sweden, Articles, Awards, Economy of Sweden

b'AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --3M, The University of Texas at Austin and Nobel Prize Outreach proudly announced today a collaboration to inspire the next generation of innovators in a two-day virtual event called The Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative (NPII) on April 21-22.

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  • b'AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --3M, The University of Texas at Austin and Nobel Prize Outreach proudly announced today a collaboration to inspire the next generation of innovators in a two-day virtual event called The Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative (NPII) on April 21-22.
  • "3M believes science will create a more healthy, sustainable and equitable world, and we want to inspire others to apply science to improve lives around the world.
  • We\'re thrilled to partner with UT Austin and Nobel Prize Outreach to offer this unique event.
  • "\nThe NPII is a global program that brings Nobel Laureates to universities and research centers to inspire and engage students.

InterVenn Biosciences Announces that Nobel Laureate James P. Allison, PhD, has Joined the Company’s Board of Advisors

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Software, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Oncology, Medical devices, Technology, Hospitals, Genetics, Clinical trials, Biotechnology, FDA, Health, Science and technology awards, James P. Allison, Padmanee Sharma, Awards, Science and technology in the United States

b'InterVenn Biosciences today announced that Nobel Prize recipient, James P. Allison, has joined the company\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Advisors, effective March 9, 2021.

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  • b'InterVenn Biosciences today announced that Nobel Prize recipient, James P. Allison, has joined the company\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Advisors, effective March 9, 2021.
  • Dr. Padmanee Sharma, MD, PhD, Dr. Allison\xe2\x80\x99s close collaborator at MD Anderson Cancer Center, is also joining InterVenn\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Advisors.\nDr.
  • He established a new principle for cancer therapy involving the activation of the immune system to fight cancer cells.
  • For more information about InterVenn Biosciences, please visit the company\xe2\x80\x99s website .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210415005369/en/\n'

The Milwaukee Public Museum and America's Black Holocaust Museum Invite You to Take a Journey Through the Life of Nelson Mandela at the U.S. Debut of Mandela: The Official Exhibition

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Consumer, African American, Women, Events, Concerts, MEN, Orders, decorations, and medals, South African people, Awards, Nelson Mandela, America's Black Holocaust Museum, Mandela, Milwaukee

b'The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) and America\xe2\x80\x99s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) are excited to welcome the United States debut of Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition to Milwaukee Friday, April 23 through Sunday, August 1, 2021.

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  • b'The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) and America\xe2\x80\x99s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) are excited to welcome the United States debut of Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition to Milwaukee Friday, April 23 through Sunday, August 1, 2021.
  • For many people, Nelson Mandela is a hero and other people may not know anything about him, but he was a man.
  • In addition to Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Round Room\xe2\x80\x99s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring Mandela: The Official Exhibition and The Infinite: Living Among the Stars.
  • Following the global success of PJ Masks Live, Entertainment One acquired a majority position in Round Room Live in 2018.

SAS analysis helps Malala Fund predict impact of climate change on girls' education

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani people, Writers, Awards, Pakistani refugees, Pashtun people, Violence against women in Pakistan, Malala Fund, Shiza Shahid

To help shed a light on this issue during Climate Month and this year\'s education-themed World Creativity and Innovation Week, SAS built the Girls\' Education and Climate Challenges Index with Malala Fund, a girls\' education nonprofit co-founded by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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  • To help shed a light on this issue during Climate Month and this year\'s education-themed World Creativity and Innovation Week, SAS built the Girls\' Education and Climate Challenges Index with Malala Fund, a girls\' education nonprofit co-founded by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.
  • Based on the combined indices, the region most affected is sub-Saharan Africa, though this region contributes the least to climate change.
  • If current trends continue, by 2025 climate change will play a part in preventing at least 12.5 million girls from completing their education each year.\n"Our new report confirms that girls\' education is one of the most powerful strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change," said Naomi Nyamweya, Research Officer at Malala Fund.
  • Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education, invests in local education leaders and amplifies the voices of girls fighting for change.

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Opens Nominations for the Second Annual Voices Youth Award 2021

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Monday, April 12, 2021
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b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Second Annual Voices Youth Award will be given to a youth who, or organization which has pioneered or been part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the local, regional or global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons Second Annual Voices Youth Award will be given to a youth who, or organization which has pioneered or been part of exemplary programs and actions to engage youth in the local, regional or global movement to abolish nuclear weapons.
  • The award honors the legacy of former U.S.S.R. President Mikhail Gorbachev and former U.S.A. Secretary of State George Shultz in their efforts for nuclear disarmament.\nThe first Voices Youth Award 2020 was given to youth activist Kehkashan Basu an advocate for the rights of children and young people since the age of 12.
  • Additional materials such as online posts, photos, website articles, and a video no longer than three minutes.
  • Enter"Voices Youth Award Submission" in the subject line.\nAll supporting materials should include activities that have taken place between January 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021.\nSubmissions for nominations must be received by June 15, 2021, 5:00 PM, PDT.

AcademicInfluence.com Interviews Nobel Prize Winners

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Articles, Alfred Nobel, Nobel Prize, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Science and technology in Sweden, Interview, Awards, Economy of Sweden

Speaking to the younger generation and inspiring studentsit\'s a thrill to know that even the recipients of the world\'s greatest honors make time for people on a quest to learn, no matter their age or experience.

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  • Speaking to the younger generation and inspiring studentsit\'s a thrill to know that even the recipients of the world\'s greatest honors make time for people on a quest to learn, no matter their age or experience.
  • "\nInterviews cover such topics as how interviewees developed their love for their field of studies, who influenced their work, how they overcame career and learning obstacles, their achievements (including winning the Nobel Prize), and the latest on discoveries they have made in their field.
  • These video interviews also include full transcripts.\nFor the full list of 75 interviews (and growing) with the world\'s most influential thought leaders in a variety of fields, visit AcademicInfluence.com Interviews .\nHow did AcademicInfluence.com arrive at its rankings of the world\'s most influential academics, which led to these interviews?
  • AcademicInfluence.com is a part of the EducationAccess group, a family of sites dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth.\n'

Canada Post celebrates the JUNO Awards' golden anniversary

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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TORONTO, April 8, 2021 /CNW/ -The JUNO Awards turn 50 this year, and Canada Post is celebrating this golden anniversary with a new commemorative stamp.

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  • TORONTO, April 8, 2021 /CNW/ -The JUNO Awards turn 50 this year, and Canada Post is celebrating this golden anniversary with a new commemorative stamp.
  • To mark the importance of the 50th anniversary, the JUNOS have redesigned the prestigious award from the solid crystal tower into a new golden statuette, which is featured on the commemorative stamp.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Canada Post to celebrate the 50th Annual JUNO Awards," says Allan Reid, President and CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts.
  • Designed by Paprika and illustrated by Amanda Arlotta, the stamp features the new golden statuette that JUNO Award winners will begin receiving this year.