Steve Wonder Bags Israel’s Prestigious Wolf Prize

American music icon, Stevland Hardaway Morris popularly known as Stevie Wonder, has joined the list of renowned entertainers who have been honoured with one of Israel’s prestigious prizes.

According to reports by Associated Press, the singer-songwriter on Tuesday, February 9, was awarded the Wolf Prize alongside some other respectable names in the arts and sciences who were given the same recognition.

The same media reports that a statement from President Reuven Rivlin’s office noted that the American musician was recognised for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching lives of entire generations of music lovers.”

The award is usually given out by The Wolf Foundation; a state-owned entity, in recognition of talents who have promoted excellence in science and arts through their crafts. Also sharing the award with Wonder is Austrian composer, Olga Neuwirth.

The recipients will be receiving the awards at their residence as opposed to getting them at a ceremony in Israel’s parliament.