On April 24, 2019, by a decree of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan, it was decided to establish nominal awards to encourage scientists who have made a great contribution to the development of science and have important scientific achievements, as well as perpetuating the memory of outstanding Azerbaijani scientists:
Academician Ashraf Huseynov Prize;
Academician Ali Guliyev Prize;
Academician Mirali Gashgay Prize;
Academician Aliashraf Alizade Prize;
Academician Vahab Aliyev Prize;
Academician Jalal Aliyev Prize;
Academician Mammadjafar Jafarov Prize;
Abbasgulu Aga Bakikhanov Prize.