When the IMU in 1981 decided to create a prize, similar to the Fields Medal, in theoretical computer science and the funding for the prize was secured from Finland, the Union decided to give Nevanlinna's name to the prize; the Rolf Nevanlinna Prize is awarded every four years at the ICM. In 2018, the General Assembly of the IMU approved a resolution to remove Nevanlinna's name from the prize.Resolutions of the IMU General Assembly 2018: Resolution 7 International Mathematical Union Starting in 2022 the prize has been called the IMU Abacus Medal.
When the IMU in 1981 decided to create a prize similar to the Fields Medal in theoretical computer science and the funding for the prize was secured from Finland the Union decided to give Nevanlinna's name to the prize; the Rolf Nevanlinna Prize is awarded every four years at the ICM In 2018 the General Assembly of the IMU approved a resolution to remove Nevanlinna's name from the prizeResolutions of the IMU General Assembly 2018 Resolution 7 International Mathematical Union Starting in 2022 the prize has been called the IMU Abacus Medal