That would be the Abel prize. Although I wouldn't call it a better or worse priz...

dagw on Aug 30, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: What they say about age is true

That would be the Abel prize. Although I wouldn't call it a better or worse prize. The two awards simply have different goals they want to recognize. Abel is more of lifetime achievement award and Fields is more of a recognition of brilliant younger mathematicians and an encouragement to go on to greater things.