The prize is said to be awarded "irrespective of nationality, race, creed, or ideology"; and the recipients receive US $100,000, a citation certificate, and since 1987, a bronze medallion.
The prize is said to be awarded "irrespective of nationality, race, creed, or ideology"; however, has been heavily criticized for sexism in its awarding of the prize. The recipients receive US $100,000, a citation certificate, and since 1987, a bronze medallion.