who received the first award ?
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what is the purpose of the nobel prize It is are awarded "to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind”. when was it first given ? 1901. were there any gender disparity ? Yes, out of 210 laureates in Physics, 181 in Chemistry and 216 in Medicine between 1901 and 2018, there were only three female laureates in physics, five in chemistry and 12 in medicine. any controversial recipients ? Yes, Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ, to name a few. what  is the selection process to receive this award ? A maximum of three laureates and two different works may be selected per award. what is the nomination process ? Nomination forms are sent by the Nobel Committee to about 3,000 individuals, usually in September the year before the prizes are awarded.
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Nobel Prize [SEP] Nominations
Nomination forms are sent by the Nobel Committee to about 3,000 individuals, usually in September the year before the prizes are awarded. These individuals are generally prominent academics working in a relevant area. Regarding the Peace Prize, inquiries are also sent to governments, former Peace Prize laureates, and current or former members of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The deadline for the return of the nomination forms is 31 January of the year of the award. The Nobel Committee nominates about 300 potential laureates from these forms and additional names. The nominees are not publicly named, nor are they told that they are being considered for the prize.