Catherine Kerr Award (est. 2016)

The Catherine Kerr Award for Courageous and Compassionate Science was established in memory of the late Cathy Kerr, to honor her remarkable contributions to the Mind & Life community.
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Mind & Life Institute Service Award (est. 2018)

The Mind & Life Institute relies on the efforts of others to achieve many of its goals that benefit the broader Mind & Life community and allow our organization to fulfill its mission. In recognition of the generous and steadfast service made to Mind & Life, and to demonstrate our deep appreciation, we created the Mind & Life Service Award.
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Mind & Life Award for Public Communication of Contemplative Research (est. 2022)

High-quality communication of scientific and other forms of scholarly thought is a central aspect of a well-informed, democratic society. The Mind & Life Award for Public Communication of Contemplative Research encourages dissemination of nuanced and accurate insights from contemplative research to a broad audience. 
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