The Shaw Prize is an annual award established in 2002 by the late Sir Run Run Shaw, a Hong Kong media mogul. It recognizes outstanding contributions in three categories: astronomy, life science and medicine, and mathematics. The prize aims to promote academic and scientific research and is awarded to individuals or teams who have made significant advancements in their respective fields. Each category of the Shaw Prize comes with a monetary award and a medal. The recipients are selected by independent committees of experts, ensuring that the awards honor those who have made a profound impact on their disciplines.