Humor Sapiens International Award

With the aim of recognizing and encouraging the study, reflection, and promotion of humor as a cultural, artistic, social, and human phenomenon, the Humor Sapiens International Award was created.

This annual award is presented by the Chilean-Cuban website Humor Sapiens, a reference platform for the study and reflection on humor since its founding in 2013. The award seeks to recognize individuals who, through research, teaching, criticism, creative work, or cultural activities, make a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of humor in its many dimensions.

Each year, the Humor Sapiens International Award is presented to an Outstanding Person: a scholar, researcher, thinker, or promoter of humor whose work represents a significant contribution to the field.

Award recipients receive an exclusive trophy and an honorary diploma certifying their contribution to the world of humor from a sapiential perspective — that is, with awareness, depth, and commitment.

Through this award, Humor Sapiens reaffirms its mission to build bridges between laughter and thought, between entertainment and wisdom, and between humor and its serious study.

Open Call: Humor Sapiens International Award 2026

The second edition of our annual award is now open.

We invite the international community interested in reflective and cultural approaches to humor to submit well-supported nominations of candidates they consider deserving of this recognition.

Deadline for nominations: October 10, 2026

Send nominations to: boletin@humorsapiens.com

Each nomination should include:

• Candidate's name
• A brief biography or professional profile
• The reasons why the candidate deserves the award

The Humor Sapiens committee will evaluate all nominations received and may also consider candidates proposed directly by the organization.

More information: Humor Sapiens