The Vannevar Bush Award has been given each year since 1980 by National Science Foundation to persons who contributed most "toward the welfare of mankind and the nation".
The award is named after the American scientist Vannevar Bush (1890-1974).
... (1380 - 1471) was a medieval Christian monk and author of "Imitation of Christ", one of the most well known Christian books on devotion.
I. Life, Minor Writings ...