The Prix Galien USA committee will judge which among the candidates, independent of any category, is the Best Pharmaceutical Agent (i.e. small molecule), is the Best Biotechnology Product and which is the Best Medical Technology approved by the FDA in the past ten years. As few as one or as many as three prizes may be awarded in each of these categories, and from time to time the committee may decide on awards hors prix. The prizes are awarded for products and agents that improve the human condition.
The Prix Galien rewards excellence and novelty, and awards special honors to those who have served humanity at large. The Pro Bono Humanum Award recognizes exemplary and innovative efforts in improving the human condition. This special award is presented by Elie Wiesel, in presence of the Prix Galien USA Committee.