Summary
The Nobel Peace Prize, announced annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, is intended to honor individuals or organizations for significant contributions to peace. President Trump is a notable candidate for the upcoming 2025 award. The prize has historical roots dating back to the will of Alfred Nobel, and winners are selected by a Norwegian committee.
Key Facts
- The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to individuals or organizations that foster peace or reduce armed forces.
- Alfred Nobel's will in 1895 established the prize, with the first awards given in 1901.
- A Norwegian committee, appointed by the Norwegian parliament, selects the peace prize winner.
- Nomination eligibility includes government members, international peace organization officials, and university professors.
- The prize includes a medal and about $1.17 million in prize money.
- Notable past winners include Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malala Yousafzai.
- Controversial recipients have included Henry Kissinger and Barack Obama.
- Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors, won the prize last year.
