The prize, known as the “Jewish Nobel,” will be awarded to the President of Argentina in recognition of his unequivocal support for Israel, his success in implementing economic reforms in Argentina, and his commitment to justice for the victims of the terrorist attacks on the Jewish community in Buenos Aires. This is the first time the prize, known as the “Jewish Nobel,” has been awarded to a head of state.
Mr. Miley was unanimously chosen by the nine members of the Genesis jury, who recognized his strong support for Israel during one of the most challenging periods in the history of the Jewish state. During his presidency, Javier Gerardo Milei announced the relocation of the Argentine embassy to Jerusalem, corrected Argentina’s longstanding anti-Israeli stance in UN votes, and promised to bring to justice those responsible for the 1992 and 1994 terrorist attacks against the Jewish community and the Israeli embassy in Argentina.
In addition to his pro-Israeli stance, the prize committee noted Mr. Milei’s economic achievements, including reducing inflation from 25% per month to 2.4%, stabilizing the national currency, and achieving a budget surplus for the first time in 15 years. Despite declining revenues due to reforms, Milei’s approval rating has consistently exceeded 50%, the third highest among democratic leaders worldwide. In 2024, the Argentine stock index S&P Merval grew by 173%, outperforming all global markets. For comparison, the Brazilian market fell by 7%, the Mexican market by 11%, and the S&P 500 grew by only 27%.
About the Genesis Prize
The Genesis Prize is an annual $1 million award that recognizes outstanding individuals for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity, and support of Israel. Past recipients include Michael Bloomberg, Michael Douglas, Itzhak Perlman, Anish Kapoor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Natalie Portman, Robert Kraft, Natan Sharansky, Steven Spielberg, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Albert Burla, and Barbra Streisand.
Each year, the award winners choose a philanthropic cause that is important to them and donate the monetary portion of the prize. Since its inception in 2013, the foundation has provided over $50 million to 230 nonprofit projects in 31 countries, impacting tens of thousands of people.