Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology

The Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology is given annually to recognise important members of the science and engineering communities in New York City. Candidates must live or work in the city.
Nominations are submitted in five categories:

Biological and Medical Sciences
Mathematical, Physical, Engineering Sciences
Technology
Public Understanding of Science and Technology
Young Investigator

The Mayor chooses winners from a list of finalists submitted by the New York Academy of Sciences and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.