The Gleitsman Program, initiated by Center for Public Leadership, seeks nominations for the 2011 International Activist Award for individuals whose vision and courage inspire others to join with them in confronting and challenging injustice.
The Gleitsman International Activist Award, given biennially (alternating with the Citizen Activist Award), was created in 1993 by the late Alan Gleitsman to honor leadership in social activism that has improved the quality of life in countries and inspired others to do the same.
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 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.
The honoree receives $125,000 and a specially commissioned sculpture designed by Maya Lin, the creator of the Vietnam War Memorial and 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.
Past honorees have included Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Yunus, activists such as Dr. Jaya Arunachalam and Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, and, most recently, Karen Tse, founder of International Bridges to Justice.
Please note that the award is not presented posthumously, nor is it granted to groups or organizations. Self nominations cannot be considered.
Last date for submitting the nominations is June 30, 2011
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