The Nobel Prizes have been awarded every year since 1901 in the areas of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace. The Nobel Prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. Winners of Nobel Prizes receive a medal, diploma, and cash.
The winners were announced in October, with the actual awards ceremony held in December. The ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize is held in Oslo, Norway; while the ceremony for the other Nobel Prizes was held in Stockholm.