2014 Genesis Prize

none The 2014 Genesis Prize was the first awarding of the prize that Time Magazine dubbed “The Jewish Nobel.”Bloomberg Is First ‘Jewish Nobel Prize’ winner https://world.time.com/2013/10/21/bloomberg-is-first-jewish-nobel-prize-winner/ 2025-12-03 Time en The inaugural Genesis Prize laureate was Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, founder and CEO of Bloomberg L.P. and founder/chairman of Bloomberg Philanthropies.Bloomberg Is First to Receive a $1 Million Jewish Award http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/21/nyregion/bloomberg-is-first-to-receive-a-1-million-jewish-award.html 2025-12-03 New York Times en right|thumb|120px|Michael Bloomberg first winner of the Genesis Prize Background The prize was founded in 2012 and in October 2013,Bloomberg Is First to Receive a $1 Million Jewish Award http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/21/nyregion/bloomberg-is-first-to-receive-a-1-million-jewish-award.html 2025-12-03 New York Times en Bloomberg was announced as its first recipient.New York Mayor Bloomberg to be awarded the 'Jewish Nobel Prize' https://www.jpost.com/jewish-world/jewish-news/new-york-mayor-bloomberg-to-be-award-the-jewish-nobel-prize-329306 2025-12-03 Jerusalem Post en He was chosen for his "track record of outstanding public service and his role as one of the world's greatest philanthropists".NYC mayor Bloomberg wins first ‘Jewish Nobel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-mayor-bloomberg-to-be-awarded-first-jewish-nobel/ 2025-12-03 Times of Israel en Ceremony The award ceremony took place at the Jerusalem Theater in May 2014.Michael Bloomberg Receives Genesis Prize Honoring Life Achievements in Public Service, Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/michael-bloomberg-receives-genesis-prize-honoring-life-achievements-in-public-service-philanthropy-and-entrepreneurship/ 2025-12-03 eJewish Philanthrophy en The ceremony was hosted by comedian Jay Leno, with performances from pianist Evgeny Kissin and Israeli singer Rita. The prize was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and co-founder/chairman of The Genesis Prize Foundation Stan Polovets.Genesis Award Ceremony 2014 https://thinkcontent.co.il/portfolio/genesis-award-ceremony-2014/ 2025-12-03 Think Content enBloomberg Is First to Receive a $1 Million Jewish Award http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/21/nyregion/bloomberg-is-first-to-receive-a-1-million-jewish-award.html 2025-12-03 New York Times en Starting a tradition that every subsequent laureate would follow, Bloomberg declined the financial part of the award and used the $1 million prize moneyBloomberg Wins $1 Million Prize — and Gives It Back https://www.boston.com/news/world-news/2014/05/22/bloomberg-wins-1-million-prize-and-gives-it-back/ 2025-12-03 Boston en to launch a global competition, the Genesis Generation Challenge.Bloomberg to use inaugural Genesis Prize for new fellowship https://www.jta.org/2014/05/22/united-states/bloomberg-to-use-prize-for-new-genesis-fellowship 2025-12-03 JTA en The goal of the competition was to identify young adults' “big ideas to better the world.”Bloomberg to give away $1m. Genesis Prize to fund big ideas based on Jewish values https://www.timesofisrael.com/bloomberg-to-give-away-1m-genesis-prize-to-fund-big-ideas-based-on-jewish-values 2025-12-03 Times of Israel en Aftermath In April 2015, Bloomberg’s Genesis Prize money goes to work https://www.jta.org/2015/04/28/culture/bloombergs-genesis-prize-money-goes-to-work 2025-12-03 JTA en nine projects were selected for funding: Building Up, eNable 3D Printed Prosthetics, Friends of the Arava Institute, LAVAN, Prize4Life, Sanergy, Sesame, Spark, and the Vera Fellowship Program.Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Genesis Generation Challenge Winners https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/bloomberg-philanthropies-announces-genesis-generation-challenge-winners/ 2025-12-03 eJewish Philanthrophy en References Category:2014 awards Category:Genesis Prize