List of peace prizes

This list of peace prizes is an index to articles on notable prizes awarded for contributions towards achieving or maintaining peace. The list is organized by region and country of the sponsoring organization, but many of the prizes are open to people from around the world.

United Nations

AwardSponsorNotes
Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace PrizeUNESCOFor individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to promoting, seeking, safeguarding or maintaining peace (from 1991)
Millennium Peace Prize for WomenUnited Nations Development Fund for WomenAwarded in 2001 as part of International Alert's "Women Building Peace" campaign
N-Peace AwardsUnited Nations Development ProgrammeFor women making outstanding contributions in peace (from 2010)
U Thant Peace AwardSri Chinmoyto individuals or organizations for accomplishments toward the attainment of world peace
UNESCO Prize for Peace EducationUNESCOExcellent effort in the drive to reach a better quality education (from 1981)
UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh PrizeUNESCOFor extraordinary creative achievements in promoting tolerance, as notable models for others in the field of peace-building.
United Nations Peace MedalUnited NationsCommemorative medal produced by the United Nations to promote peace
UNAA Media Peace AwardsUnited Nations Association of AustraliaAwarded 1979–2018 on UN Day, to recognise Australian journalists and media organisations for promotion of human rights and issues
UN Queensland Community AwardUnited Nations Association of AustraliaFor selfless and often uncelebrated efforts and commitment in their day-to-day lives relating to issues of peace, human rights, social justice and equality

Americas

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
CanadaPearson Medal of PeaceUnited Nations Association in CanadaTo recognize an individual Canadian's "contribution to international service" (from 1979)
Canada Calgary Peace Prize Mount Royal University Established in 2006, awarded to individuals for global peace work
United StatesJane Addams Children's Book AwardJane Addams Peace AssociationTo a children's book that advances the causes of peace and social equality
United StatesAmerican Peace AwardFirst created in 1923 by Edward Bok. Revived in 2008.
United StatesArt of Peace AwardPresident's Peace Commissionto an artist with a reputation for quality work known as a person who attempts to further the cause of peace (since 1999)
United StatesAtoms for Peace Awardindependent nonprofitFor the development or application of peaceful nuclear technology (1957–1969)
United StatesCommunity of Christ International Peace AwardCommunity of ChristTo honor and bring attention to the work of peacemaking and peacemakers in the world (since 1993)
United StatesDayton Literary Peace PrizeDayton Literary Peace Prize FoundationRecognizing the power of the written word to promote peace (from 2006)
United StatesDialog and Peace AwardNiagara FoundationIndividuals or organizations that have demonstrated strong commitment to serving their community while maintaining a global mindset (from 2006)
United StatesAlbert Einstein Peace PrizeAlbert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation(from 1980)
United StatesEl-Hibri Peace Education PrizeEl-Hibri FoundationTo celebrate and encourage individuals who embody the principles of peace, justice, and inclusion (since 2007)
United StatesGandhi Peace AwardPromoting Enduring PeaceFor contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will (since 1960)
United StatesGrawemeyer AwardUniversity of LouisvilleIdeas for improving world order
United StatesWorld Methodist Peace AwardWorld Methodist CouncilFor courage, creativity and consistency in the cause for peace (since 1976)
United StatesPacem in Terris AwardCatholic ChurchTo honor a person for their achievements in peace and justice, not only in their country but in the world (since 1964)
United StatesPope Paul VI Teacher of Peace AwardPax Christi USATo an individual who has exemplified Pope Paul VI's World Day for Peace message: "To reach peace, teach peace." (since 1978)[1]
United StatesInternational Pfeffer Peace AwardFellowship of Reconciliation (United States)To individuals or organizations whose commitment to peace, justice, and reconciliation is recognized as extraordinary (since 1989)
United StatesPaul Bartlett Ré Peace PrizeUniversity of New MexicoUNM student, faculty, staff person, retiree or alumnus who has demonstrated notable achievements in promoting world peace and understanding
United StatesWar Resisters League Peace AwardWar Resisters LeagueTo a person or organization whose work represents the League's radical nonviolent program of action (since 1958)
United StatesWorld Peace PrizeWorld Peace Corps MissionTo promote world peace and inter-religious understanding

Asia

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
United Arab EmiratesUAE International Award for Poets of PeaceInternational Humanitarian CityPromote the peace message to the world (since 2014)
ChinaConfucius Peace PrizeChina International Peace Studies CenterTo promote world peace from an Eastern perspective, and Confucian peace specifically
IndiaIndira Gandhi Award for National IntegrationIndian National CongressPromote national integration and understanding and fellowship amongst religious groups, communities, ethnic groups, cultures, languages and traditions of India (since 1987)
IndiaIndira Gandhi PrizeIndira Gandhi Memorial TrustTo individuals or organisations in recognition of creative efforts toward promoting international peace, development and a new international economic order (since 1986)
IndiaGandhi Mandela AwardsGandhi Mandela FoundationPeace, Social Welfare, Culture, Health Care, Sports, Education and Innovation (since 2019)
IndiaGandhi Peace PrizeGovernment of IndiaContributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods (since 1995)
JapanNiwano Peace PrizeNiwano Peace FoundationFor interreligious co-operation in the cause of peace (from 1983)
PhilippinesGusi Peace PrizeGusi Peace Prize FoundationThis award is given to recognize individuals and organizations who contribute to global peace and progress through a wide variety of fields. (since 2002)
PhilippinesRamon Magsaysay AwardRamon Magsaysay Award FoundationOutstanding contributions in Government Service, Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts, Peace and International Understanding and Emergent Leadership (from 1958)
South KoreaManhae PrizeThe Society for the Promotion and Practice of Manhae's ThoughtsPeace, Social Service, Academic Excellence, Art, Literature, and Buddhist Missionary Work
South KoreaSeoul Peace PrizeSeoul Peace Prize Cultural FoundationTo crystallize the wishes of the Korean people for peace in the Korean peninsula and the rest of the world (since 1990)
South KoreaSunhak Peace PrizeSunhak Peace Prize Committeeenduring contributions to help resolve worldwide suffering, conflict, poverty and threats to the environment, by promoting a comprehensive, future-oriented vision of peace (since 2015)

Europe

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
EuropeEuropean Medal of ToleranceEuropean Council on Tolerance and ReconciliationHonour and reward extraordinary creative achievements in the promotion of tolerance (since 2010)
BelgiumPax Christi International Peace AwardPax Christi InternationalTo honour men and women who stand up for peace, justice, and nonviolence across the globe (since 1988)[2]
France / FinlandWorld Peace Council prizesWorld Peace CouncilInternational Peace Prize from 1949 to 1957, Joliot-Curie Medal of Peace, etc.
Germany / PolandBrückepreis (Bridge prize)Town of Görlitz/ZgorzelecPerson who contributed by a life's work to better understanding between peoples in Europe (since 1993)
GermanyCivis Media PrizeCIVIS Media FoundationFor radio and television broadcasting projects that promote peaceful coexistence within the European immigration community (since 1988)
GermanyFriedenspreis des Deutschen BuchhandelsBörsenverein des Deutschen BuchhandelsPeace Prize of the German Book Trade. For individuals who have contributed to ideals of tolerance through their exceptional activities, especially in the fields of literature, science and art (since 1950)
GermanyOtto Hahn Peace MedalUnited Nations Association of GermanyFor outstanding services to peace, tolerance and international understanding (since 1988)
GermanySean MacBride Peace PrizeInternational Peace BureauPerson or organisation that has done outstanding work for peace, disarmament and/or human rights (since 1992)
GermanyStuttgart Peace PrizeDie AnStifterTo people or projects involved in a special way for peace, justice and world solidarity
ItalyArt, Science and Peace PrizeMan Center and World Interreligious CenterFor artists and scientists who have worked for peace and the welfare of society and the world (since 2002)
ItalyMan of PeaceWorld Summit of Nobel Peace LaureatesPersonalities from the world of culture and entertainment who have stood up for human rights and for the spread of the principles of Peace and Solidarity in the world, made an outstanding contribution to international social justice and peace (since 1999)
ItalyPremio Testimone di PacePresident of ItalyPerson, organization or association that is particularly distinguished for their commitment and action in the context of peace and nonviolence
NetherlandsInternational Children's Peace PrizeKidsRights FoundationChild who has made a significant contribution to advocating children's rights and improving the situation of vulnerable children such as orphans, child labourers and children with HIV/AIDS (since 2005)
NetherlandsOPCW–The Hague AwardOrganisation for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsIndividuals and institutions that have significantly contributed towards the goal of a world free of chemical weapons (since 2014)
NetherlandsWateler Peace PrizeCarnegie Foundation (Netherlands)Those who have made themselves meritorious in the cause of peace (since 1931)
NorwayNobel Peace PrizeNorwegian Nobel CommitteeThose who have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses (since 1901)
NorwayStudent Peace PrizeStudent Peace Prize SecretariatStudent or student organization that has made a significant contribution to creating peace and promoting human rights (since 1999)
SlovakiaMemorial Plaque of Tree of PeaceCivic association Servare et ManerePeople who have made a special contribution to spreading ideas of understanding and unity among nations
Soviet UnionLenin Peace PrizeSoviet UnionFormerly the Stalin Peace Prize. For notable individuals who had strengthened peace among comrades (from 1949)
SwedenRight Livelihood AwardRight Livelihood AwardPractical and exemplary solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today
SwitzerlandBalzan PrizeInternational Balzan Prize FoundationOutstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of man
SwitzerlandGiuseppe Motta MedalGeneva Institute for Democracy and DevelopmentPeople from any country or region of the world for exceptional achievement in the promotion of peace and democracy, human rights and sustainable development (since 2004)
United KingdomAhmadiyya Muslim Peace PrizeAhmadiyyaIndividual's or organisation's contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace (since 2009)

Oceania

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
AustraliaAustralian Peace PrizePeace Organisation of AustraliaTo an Australian citizen or resident, or a group based in Australia, for outstanding contributions towards peace (2006–2009)
AustraliaUN Queensland Community AwardUnited Nations Association of AustraliaFor selfless and often uncelebrated efforts and commitment in their day-to-day lives relating to issues of peace, human rights, social justice and equality
AustraliaSydney Peace PrizeUniversity of SydneyPromotes peace with justice and the practice of nonviolence
AustraliaUNAA Media Peace AwardsUnited Nations Association of AustraliaAwarded 1979–2018 on UN Day, to recognise Australian journalists and media organisations for promotion of human rights and issues

See also

References

  1. "Teachers of Peace". Pax Christi USA. 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  2. "Pax Christi International Peace Prize". PAX CHRISTI International. Archived from the original on 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
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