Hồ Chí Minh Prize


The Hồ Chí Minh Prize is an honorary award given by the government of Vietnam in recognition of cultural and/or scientific achievement. The prize was established by decree in 1981, and has been awarded in 1996, 2000, 2005 and 2012, often posthumously. The prize is named for Ho Chi Minh, who was chairman and founder of the Workers' Party of Vietnam, that is considered one of the highest honors bestowed by Vietnam.

Recipients

1996

Social sciences
Medicine
Natural sciences and engineering
Agriculture
Literature
Fine arts
Photography
Theatre
Folk Arts
Music
Dance
Film
Architecture

2000

Sciences
  • Various awards
Literature
Fine Arts
Photography
Theatre
Music

2005

Sciences
  • Khoa học xã hội
Literature
Theatre
Film

2012

Social sciences
Natural Sciences
Medicine
  • 8 prizes shared
Music
Theatre
Literature