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The [[WTN X Prize]]s, for technological solutions to pressing global needs, announced in 2004 by the [[World Technology Network]], are in a sense a continuation of the wishes of Alfred Nobel. In his will Nobel opened the door to technological awards in both chemistry and physics, but he did not leave instructions on how to divide the recognition between science and technology. Since the deciding bodies in these domains have been more concerned with science than technology, it is not surprising that the Nobel Prizes have gone to scientists rather than to engineers, technicians or other inventors.
The [[Kyoto Prize]]s are awarded in three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy. The [[Millennium Technology Prize]] is an international award for outstanding technological achievements. The [[Right Livelihood Award]]s (also known as "Alternative Nobel Prizes") are awarded to persons who have made important contributions in areas such as environmental protection, peace, human rights, health etc. The [[Goldman Environmental Prize]] is the most lucrative award of its kind. In 2002 the [[Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award]], an international prize for children and youth literature, was instituted in honour of Swedish children's book author [[Astrid Lindgren]]. The [[Kavli Foundation]] will begin awarding prizes in Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience every two years from 2008. The [[Dan David Prize]], also valued at about 1.3 million US dollars, is awarded every year in three categories - the past, present, and future.
[[Ansari X Prize]] is for [[non-government organization]] to launch a reusable [[manned spacecraft]]
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