There are eight Prince of Asturias Awards: Communication and Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Letters, Technical and Scientific Research, International Cooperation, Concord and Sports. Taken as a whole, their aim is to reward the scientific, technical, cultural, social and humanistic work performed at an international level by individuals, institutions or groups of individuals or institutions. The nominees for any of these Awards are to be outstanding role models whose work or contribution is of unquestionable international standing.

Each Prince of Asturias Award comprises a diploma, a Joan Miró sculpture representing and symbolizing the Awards, an insignia bearing the Foundation’s coat of arms, and a cash prize of €50,000. Should the award be shared, this amount shall be divided equally amongst the laureates.

Nominations may be formalized by sending the required documentation by registered post or e-mail (info@fpa.es), or may be handed in to the Foundation’s office (General Yagüe, 2 - 33004 Oviedo - Spain).
The deadline for nominations will be on 18th of March 2011.

Detailed information on the application form and submission procedure can be found on:
http://www.fpa.es/en/awards/info/reglamento/