It is designed to celebrate and promote cultural diversity on the continent, strengthen European citizens' sense of belonging to a shared cultural space, and foster culture's contribution to urban development. In practice, the designation has proven to be a catalyst for urban regeneration, tourism growth, the strengthening of cities' international profiles, and the improvement of how they are perceived by their own residents.
This is your prize, this is your peace prize, Infantino said, after Trump took the stage to accept the trophy, a medal and certificate. There is also a beautiful medal for you that you can wear everywhere you want to go. Fifa says the prize is for individuals who help unite people in peace through unwavering commitment and special actions.
A cartographer, a composer, an archaeologist, a neurobiologist and an astrophysicist are among this year's MacArthur Fellows, one of the most prestigious cash awards given to "extraordinarily talented and creative individuals as an investment in their potential," according to the MacArthur Foundation. Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000. So how do you get one of these so-called "genius grants"'? You need to be nominated and vetted. It's a selection process that takes "many months and sometimes years," said Marlies Carruth, director of the MacArthur Fellows Program.
Several candidates for judicial appointments expressed disappointment over the lack of feedback on their unsuccessful applications, indicating a demand for greater transparency in the selection process.
The College Football Playoff selection process is fraught with potential conflicts of interest, leading to widespread distrust among stakeholders in college football.