The Turner Prize is a prestigious award given annually to a British artist under the age of 50 for an outstanding exhibition of their work in the United Kingdom.

The National Medal of Arts is the highest honor conferred to individuals or groups by the United States government for outstanding contributions to the arts.

The Praemium Imperiale is an international art award presented annually by the Japan Art Association to artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and theater/film.

The BP Portrait Award is an annual portrait painting competition held in the United Kingdom, considered one of the most prestigious prizes for painting in the country.

The World Press Photo of the Year is an annual award given to a photograph that best captures the essence of the year's news.

The Kennedy Center Honors are bestowed annually by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to American culture through the performing arts.

The Pritzker Architecture Prize is considered the highest honor in architecture, awarded annually to a living architect or architects whose work demonstrates a combination of talent, vision, and commitment.

The Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition that recognizes outstanding achievements in product design, communication design, and design concepts.

The Order of the Companions of Honour is an order of chivalry in the United Kingdom, awarded to individuals for outstanding achievements in the arts, literature, music, science, politics, industry, or public service.

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize outstanding achievements in the film industry.

The Légion d'honneur is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil, established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.

The Grammy Awards are presented annually by the Recording Academy to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.

The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is the highest honor that can be bestowed on individuals for outstanding achievements in various fields, including the arts.

The Tony Awards are presented annually by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League to recognize excellence in Broadway theater.

The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic is the highest honor that can be bestowed on individuals for outstanding achievements in various fields, including the arts.