Pythagoras Award
The Pythagoras Award, or The Pythagoras Prize, or The Pitagor Prize (named after Pythagoras - a Greek philosopher, mathematician and scientist, Bulgarian: Награда Питагор), established in 2008, is an award given annually to Bulgarian nationals by the Ministry of Science and Education of Bulgaria in recognition for outstanding scientific achievements.
| The Pythagoras Prize | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding contributions in Science. Awarded annually. |
| Date | May 24, 2009 |
| Location | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Presented by | Ministry of Science and Education of Bulgaria |
| First awarded | 2009 |
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The Pythagoras Prizes are the most prestigious Scientific awards in Bulgaria, frequently referred as the Bulgarian Nobel Prizes. There are several categories each with its own award. The Pythagoras statuettes symbolize The Third Eye which provides perception beyond ordinary sight. The statuettes are designed by the famous Bulgarian sculptor Georgi Chapkanov.
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