Neris Prize

The Neris Prize is a set of annual wikinational awards bestowed in a number of categories by Trelicien committees in recognition of academic, cultural and scientific advances. The Trelicien government established the prizes in 1989, based on the concept of the Nobel Prize. Prizes are awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Sport and Peace. The Neris prizes are made of a mixture of gold and silver with 24 carat or 4.8g gold coating. The prizes are awarded in Neris, Île-de-Trelico, except once every ten years when the capital of another wikination is chosen.

Award process
Nomination forms are sent by the Trelicien government to approximately 50 people in every category. Regarding the Peace Prize, the nomination process is very similar to that of the Nobel Peace Prize. Inquiries are sent to the government of every wikination. The government may choose up to three candidates for the award. The deadline for the return of the nomination forms is one month prior to the award ceremony, which usually occurs on the first day of August. The Trelicien government then prepares a report reflecting the advice of experts in the relevant fields. Important officials and political figures choose a single winner in each category, who are then awarded.