The Genesis Prize was founded in 2012 as a USD$1 million award given annually to an exceptional human being who has attained outstanding excellence and international renown in his or her chosen field, is a role model in the community and who can inspire the next generation of Jews worldwide
The prize was founded by the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel, Genesis Philanthropy Group, and theJewish Agency for Israel with the objective of inspiring and developing a sense of pride and belonging among young unaffiliated Jews throughout the world
On October 21, 2013, the Genesis Prize Foundation announced that Michael Bloomberg had been chosen as the first Laureate. The inaugural Prize was presented by the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu on May 22, 2014 at a ceremony in Jerusalem
On January 14, 2015, the Genesis Prize Foundation announced that actor Michael Douglas is the recipient of the 2015 Genesis Prize.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented Michael Douglas with the second Genesis Prize at a ceremony in Jerusalem on June 18, 2015
On December 14, 2015, the Genesis Prize Foundation announced that violinist Itzhak Perlman is the recipient of the 2016 Genesis Prize.Itzhak Perlman is recognized for his exceptional contributions as a musician, teacher, advocate for individuals with disabilities and dedication to Jewish values
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