The certificate presented to each laureate is mounted elegantly on a dark brown leather folder. Within the folder, the left side features a decorative rendering, displaying the Shaw Prize medal in relief, and the motto of the Prize, “for the benefit of humankind”, in gold engraving. The decoration comes in three distinct colours, each representing one of the award categories. On the certificate, the prize category, engraved in gold, is displayed prominently. Below is the name of the laureate, meticulously handwritten by a local calligrapher, followed by the citation and the date of the award. Each certificate is signed by the Chair of the Board of Adjudicators and the Chair of the Shaw Prize Council. (Below are sample certificates)