The State Science and Technology Prizes (simplified Chinese: 国家科学技术奖励; traditional Chinese: 國家科學技術獎励) is the highest honor in People's Republic of China in science and technology, in order to recognize citizens and organizations who have made remarkable contributions to scientific and technological progress, and to promote the development of science and technology. The State Council enacted the Regulations on the State Science and Technology Prizes and established five State prizes in science and technology:
The State Natural Science Award, the State Technological Invention Award and the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award are classified into two grades, that is, the First Class Award (simplified Chinese: 一等奖; traditional Chinese: 一等獎) and the Second Class Award (simplified Chinese: 二等奖; traditional Chinese: 二等獎).
The State Highest Science and Technology Award is awarded by the State President, while the State Natural Science Award First Class Award will be given in person by the Premier of the State Council.