Activist Awards |
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International Activist Award |
Statement of Purpose |
| "Few will have the greatness to bend history itself;
but each of us can work to change a small portion of events and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation." --Robert F. Kennedy |
| The International Activist Award has been established to honor individuals in the international community who have inspired change and motivated others in the realm of social activism. The $100,000 award is presented every other year, alternating with the award presented to activists in the United States. Winners of the award are determined by an international Board of Judges after reviewing nominations solicited world-wide. Nominees are recognized for accomplishments outside of the United States, with citizens from all countries eligible. The International Activist Award is not presented posthumously, nor is it given to groups or organizations. The International Activist Award is designed to recognize and honor widely varying forms of positive social activism. The Honorees must demonstrate exceptional perseverance, selflessness and leadership in striving to combat social injustice in their community, nation or the world. Causes involved may run the activist gamut from human rights to hunger to free speech to ethnic tolerance, among numerous others. No preference is given to those individuals who have attained international media attention; the Board of Judges bases its decision solely on the level of conviction, tenacity and impact demonstrated by the nominee. It is our hope that knowing of the accomplishments of our winners, others will be inspired by their actions and will fight to correct other inequities, thereby improving the quality of life for all. |