The Prix Benois de la Danse, established in 1991, is the most prestigious international ballet award, recognizing outstanding achievements in classical and contemporary dance.

Rudolf Nureyev, the legendary Soviet ballet dancer, was the inaugural recipient of the Prix Benois de la Danse in 1991.

The National Dance Awards, established in 1999, honor exceptional talent and achievements in dance across various genres, including ballet.

The Prix de Lausanne, founded in 1973, is an annual ballet competition held in Lausanne, Switzerland, providing a platform for young dancers to showcase their talent and potential.

The State Prize of the Russian Federation is a prestigious award recognizing outstanding achievements in various fields, including ballet, and is bestowed by the Russian government.

The Benois de la Danse award recognizes outstanding achievements in ballet in three categories: Best Male Dancer, Best Female Dancer, and Best Choreography.

The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Dance is presented by the Royal Academy of Dance to individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of dance in the United Kingdom.

The Prix de la Danse is a prestigious award presented by the French government to recognize exceptional achievements in the field of dance, including ballet.

The Critics' Circle National Dance Awards are presented annually in the United Kingdom to celebrate outstanding achievements in dance, including ballet.

The Japan Dance Forum Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in ballet and contemporary dance in Japan.

The Golden Mask Award is a prestigious Russian theater award that recognizes outstanding achievements in various genres, including ballet.

The Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award is presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance, including ballet.

The Dance Umbrella Awards are presented annually in the United Kingdom to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance, including ballet.

The Australian Dance Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in dance in Australia, including ballet.

The Olivier Awards are presented annually in the United Kingdom to recognize outstanding achievements in theater, including ballet.