Vilcek Foundation Awards $50,000 Prize to Filipina Songwriter and Producer Ruby Ibarra
The Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music celebrates immigrant musicians' contributions to the arts, culture, and society. Songwriter and producer Ruby Ibarra receives the Vilcek Prize...
Molecular Biologist Shixin Liu Receives $50,000 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise recognize rising immigrant scientists living and working in the United States whose work represents a significant contribution to their...
Vilcek Foundation Awards $50,000 Prize in Music to Arooj Aftab
Brooklyn-based Pakistani musician Arooj Aftab receives the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music for her evocative songs that blend ancient Urdu poetry and jazz...
Vilcek Foundation Awards $100,000 Prize in Biomedical Science to Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado
Born in Venezuela, developmental and molecular biologist Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado receives the $100,000 prize for his contributions to the field of regeneration. For his contributions...
Vilcek Foundation Awards $100,000 Prize in Music to Du Yun
Born in China, composer, performer, and advocate Du Yun defies expectations or categorization. Du Yun receives a 2023 Vilcek Prize in Music for her open approach...
Angélique Kidjo Awarded $100,000 Vilcek Prize in Music
Born in Benin, Angélique Kidjo is as widely known for her cultural and humanitarian leadership as she is for her powerful music Angélique Kidjo receives...