George S. Wise Medal for - International academic cooperation
George Schneiweis Wise the first president of Tel Aviv University
George Wise medal is granted by the President of Tel Aviv University for the outstanding elite. The medal was established on 1986 and the first winner was Dr. Wise himself, 15 years after completing his term as the first president of the university. Medals have been awarded so far to 9 people (compared to 288 who received an honorary doctorate during this period). Among the winners were Abba Eban, Ephraim Katzir, Ilan Ramon (after his death), and recently, Stanley Fischer.