Genesis Prize Opens 2027 Nominations
The Genesis Prize Foundation is accepting worldwide nominations for its $1 million award through Nov. 30.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Judaism
The Genesis Prize Foundation opened nominations on Wednesday for the 2027 Genesis Prize, which carries a $1 million award. Nominations are open worldwide through Nov. 30.
Why it matters
The prize recognizes individuals who have achieved international recognition in their fields while demonstrating pride in their Jewish heritage and commitment to the Jewish people and Israel. Its selection process draws candidates directly from public nominations.
The prize carries a $1 million award, and nominations close worldwide on Nov. 30. The foundation has not yet named a 2027 laureate, and it remains open to considering a group award again this year.
The players
Genesis Prize Foundation
The organization that administers the Genesis Prize, established in 2013 to honor individuals who embody Jewish values and commitment to the Jewish people and Israel.
Javier Milei
Argentina's president, who became the first non-Jewish recipient of the Genesis Prize in 2025.
The details
Nominees must have achieved international recognition in their fields and demonstrate pride in their Jewish heritage and commitment to the Jewish people and Israel. Nominations are submitted through the foundation's online nomination page, and the laureate will be selected by independent selection committees.
Timeline
Nov. 30: Worldwide nomination period closes.
December: Planned announcement of the 2027 laureate.
Big Picture
The 2027 nomination call follows the 2025 award to Argentine President Javier Milei, the first non-Jewish recipient of the prize. The foundation's 2023 and 2024 group awards to humanitarian groups in Ukraine and to families of hostages held in Gaza suggest it may again honor organizations alongside individuals.
Individuals and organizations worldwide can submit nominations through the Genesis Prize Foundation's online nomination page until Nov. 30. Nominators should review the eligibility criteria of international recognition and commitment to the Jewish people and Israel before submitting.
The takeaway
Anyone who knows a candidate meeting the prize's criteria can nominate them before the Nov. 30 deadline. Nominations are accepted from the public worldwide.
What happens next
The 2027 Genesis Prize laureate is scheduled to be announced in December.
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More information
Submit a nomination through the Genesis Prize nomination page.
