I wonder how many people receiving awards used them to actually free up time for what they do best? I also wonder - what if the foundation did this for just pr

I wonder how many people receiving awards used them to actually free up time for what they do best? I also wonder - what if the foundation did this for just promising people? Would they muck up potential with money? Does having all your needs all of a sudden taken care of help or get in the way? maybe the real question is - what is the best way to stimulate people of art, science, etc