Consolation Prizes was created on 2006-09-11.
Wheel of Fortune used to give consolation prizes many years ago. Today, if a contestant does not win any money or prizes, he or she receives a $1,000 consolation prize. Any contestant whose cash winnings totals less than $1,000 will receive $1,000 as well. All prizes already have a value of at least $1,000.
Game shows give out consolation prizes to make losers feel better.
The Nutmeg of Consolation was created in 1991.
The other "loser" and I got to have dinner with the host.
Among other names, they can be called "consolation prizes" or "parting gifts." What these kinds of prizes are called varies by game show.
Joe Cinque's Consolation was created on 2004-08-01.
The Ridenhour Prizes was created in 2004.
Langum Prizes was created in 2001.
Rolf Schock Prizes was created in 1993.
The Glittering Prizes was created on 1976-01-21.
Harrison-Meldola Memorial Prizes was created in 2008.
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science was created in 2000.