2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizes

Awarded annually, the Vilcek Prizes and Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise honor the outstanding contributions of immigrants in the sciences and the arts. The work of the honorees supports a greater understanding of our world and offers opportunities for further discovery and exploration. The Vilcek Prize for Excellence is awarded to immigrants who have had a significant impact on culture and society, or to individuals who are dedicated champions of immigrant causes in the United States. The recipients of the 2021 Vilcek Foundation Prizes have profoundly enriched scientific research and discovery, and contributed their vision and storytelling expertise to filmmaking in the United States.