first prize
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Amy Madigan win supporting actress, the night’s first prize — I am so happy!!
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
A total of 128 players are competing in the World Championship, up from 96 last year, for an increased first prize of £1m.
From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025
Sundowns were runners-up to Egyptian side Pyramids in the premier African club competition last season and once again rank among the favourite to pocket the $4 million first prize.
From Barron's • Oct. 19, 2025
The five members and the secretary meet in the Committee room of Oslo's Nobel institute, adorned with the same chandelier and oak furniture since the first prize.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
“I wrote something about oceans and the balance of nature— I don’t honestly remember what I said—but I won first prize: a trip for six to the new downtown aquarium. All expenses paid. Stupendous!”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
