the vilcek foundation honors foreign-born scientists and artists, living in the United States, who make outstanding contributions to society. The guiding philosophy behind the establishment of The Vilcek Foundation Prizes, and other Foundation efforts, is to support activities that reflect the values of Jan and Marica Vilcek, the Foundations' cofounders, and help express their appreciation for the many opportunities afforded to them by their adopted country.

THE VILCEK TROPHY

The Vilcek Award reflects in making the remarkable journey of the recipients, foreign-born scholars and artists. Historically, awards – typically in the form of statues or bas-relief plaques – were designed by artists, and produced using traditional artisanal techniques, often repoussé, sculpting, or metal casting. Even today, the production of many of the most widely known and coveted awards – Nobel Prizes, Olympic medals, sports championship cups. and statues in the fields of entertainment – carries on these traditions, in both materials and manufacture.

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