Awards, tributes and honours

The Nollywood and African Film Critics Award (NAFCA) is bestowed on professionals in the African film industry including directors, actors, writers and humanitarians, USA

Nollywood Film Critics USA

Resolution of the City Council of Baltimore offering its sincerest congratulations to NR Mandela

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18 July 2012

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In recognition of 94 years of his words and wisdom. Continue to lead and be a conscience for all of us Happy Birthday.

Named 'Library Lion' by the New York Public Library

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5 November 012

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Awarded for Mr. Mandela's extraordinary achievement in the arts and literature, as well as public service, USA

New York Public Library

House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania honoured Mr Mandela for his lifelong dedication to building a more equitable and united world, Resolution NO. 373

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2013 Dole Leadership Award

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27 October 2013

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on the 10th anniversary of the Prize: Mandela is the perfect example of an individual who fought for justice through the political system in place. He truly made a difference.

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas

Commendation of the City of Bellevue, Washington for accomplishing what many long considered impossible, ushering the end of apartheid in South Africa from a prison cell and a president's desk, inspiring people of all stripes in Bellevue with his seemingly inexhaustible persistence and generosity of spirit

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9 December 2013

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Resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing the Life and Service of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

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17 December 2013

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The Glogal Leader in Humanitarian Service medal from Lions International

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2014

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Lions International

The 2014 Spiritual Leadership Award from Humanity's Team

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27 July 2014

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From the Humanity Team in Fort Collins, USA

Humanity's Team

Plaque presented to Mandela as ANC President by the Executive Management Team and Staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital, and the Ministry of Health and Environment

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31 December 1993

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Listed on the Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th century

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1999

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Listed on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2004

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2004

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Listed on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2005

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2005

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Postage stamp in Mexico celebrating 20 years of bilateral relations between Mexico and South Africa bearing the photo of Nelson Mandela

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2011

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Nelson Mandela was selected to the list of ten best-mannered people of 2013 by the National League of Junior Cotillions

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19 December 2013

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Commemorative postage stamp in Costa Rica was issued by the Post Office with Nelson Mandela's portrait

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April 2015

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Award recognising Mr Mandela's many achievements and contributions to the world and thanking him for his visit to Louisiana from US Senator John Breaux

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2000

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Honorary President of the Simon Bolivar United World College of Agriculture in Barinas

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1999

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Honorary President of WFUNA (World Federation of United Nations Associations) and as such presented with a print by Aleta Michaletos depicting three interwoven images: doves, hawk and Mandela's portrait

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28 October 1994

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Patron-in-Chief of the National Committee for the United Nations 50th Anniversary

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December 1994

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Honorary President of the International Association of Democratic Lawyers

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5 December 1995

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Patron of the 10th World Conference on Cooperative Education of the World Association for Cooperative Education

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12 August 1996

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Patron of the Commonwealth Association of Museums

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14 March 1997

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Patron of the XVII International Congress of Vexillology

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23 July 1997

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Patron of the Global Business Council on HIV/AIDS

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12 January 1998

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Patron of Cities Without Slums from the Cities Alliance

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1999-12-16

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Launched by Mandela at the inaugural meeting of the Cities Alliance in Berlin

Ultimate outcome of the World Commission on Dams (WCD) was published under the patronage of Nelson Mandela; formed in 1997 to research the environmental, social and economic impacts of the developments of large dams globally

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November 2000

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Honorary Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

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2001

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Honorary Patron of a Fund For Animals event, USA

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2002

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This was a once-off event

Honorary Membership in the San Francisco Bay Area Longshoremen's Memorial Association

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Award conferring honorary membership to Mr Mandela in the San Francisco Bay Area Longshoremen's Memorial Association, USA

San Francisco Bay Area Longshoremen's Memorial Association

Honorary Life Membership from the Southern University Alumni Federation

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Award certifying Mr Mandela as an honorary life member of the Southern University Alumni Federation, USA

Southern University Alumni Federation

Honorary Chairman of Africare, an NGO assisting Africa, Africare is also the oldest and largest African-American led organization in the field - and Africa is Africare's specialty

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Lifetime Membership of the National Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame and Gallery in Detroit

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28 June 1990

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Award conferring Lifetime Membership into the National Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame and Gallery upon Mr Mandela, USA

National Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame and Gallery

Mr Mandela received the Lifetime membership into the National Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame and Gallery

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28 June 1990

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Membership of the American Philosophical Society

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22 April 1994

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Certificate electing Mr Mandela as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, USA

American Philosophical Society

Lifetime Membership from the International Association of Democratic Lawyers

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April 1996

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Award presenting Mr Mandela with a lifetime membership in the International Association of Democratic Lawyers 1946-1996, USA

International Association of Democratic Lawyers

Honorary membership of the Golden Key International Honour Society

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1 May 2001

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela as an honorary member of the Gold Key International Honour Society, USA

Golden Key International Honour Society

Honorary Member of the Academy of Political Science in recognition of his distinguished service to the cause of democracy in South Africa

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2003

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Foreign Honorary Member of the Society of the American Academy of Arts And Sciences

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16 April 2009

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The American Academy of Arts and Sciences in Massachusetts elected Nelson Mandela a Foreign Honorary Member of their Society, USA

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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16 April 2009

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Certificate naming Mr Mandela the Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International

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Medal from the British Columbia Council on Smoking and Health

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his struggle against Apartheid and the promotion of world peace and human rights from the Dominican Union of Journalists for Peace

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Award presented to Mr Mandela by the World Peace White Buffalo Foundation in appreciation for his participation in the Adopt-a-Buffalo Programme and granting him Honorary Guardianship

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Award thanking Mr Mandela for the lessons he has taught and the timeless example he has set from the Lance Armstrong Foundation "Livestrong"

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Trumpet Award from the Trumpet Awards Foundation in acknowledgement of Mr Mandela's accomplishments in contributing to the quality of life for all

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Plaque presented by the Detroit Lawyers Guild

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1990

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13th Annual Equal Justice Award from the National Bar Association

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3 August 1990

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Award naming Mr Mandela a Pioneer of Civil and Human Rights from the National Conference of Black Lawyers

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4 October 1990

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Special Prize of the Carter-Menil Human Rights Foundation for his extraordinary commitment to freedom was unexpectedly bestowed on Mandela after his speech during the annual award ceremony in Houston

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1992

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Award conferred upon Mr Mandela at the Annual Awards Dinner from the African American Institute

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1992

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Spirit of Liberty Award at the People for the American Way award ceremony

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8 November 1992

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America's Heritage and Freedom Award

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1993

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1993 International Activist Award from the Gleitsman Foundation

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12 May 1993

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The award was established to honour individuals in the international community who have inspired change and motivated others in the realm of social activism

International Professional Human Being (PHB) awards the Honorary Title of "Professional Human Being" to Mandela,

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11 June 1993

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Liberty Medal Award by the National Constitution Centre, together with President FW de Klerk

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4 July 1993

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The award is given to men and women of courage and conviction who have strived to secure the blessings of liberty to people the world over. Presented by President Clinton, Philadelphia.

Inaugural J

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1 October 1993

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William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding from the Fulbright Association recognising individuals who have made extraordinary contributions toward bringing peoples, cultures, or nations to greater understanding of others

International Democracy Award 1993 medallion and citation from The International Association of Political Consultants (IAPC)

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11 December 1993

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Distinguished Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award

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25 June 1994

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Recipient of the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Award from the New York Association of Black Psychologists

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21 August 1994

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Arthur A Houghton Star Crystal Award for Excellence from the African-American Institute during their Annual Awards Dinner

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6 October 1994

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Award of Honour from Rotary International

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May 1995

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International Humanitarian Award by CARE

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30 May 1995

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HOPE Unity Award, presented to individuals who have sacrificed personal liberties for the sake of uniting many in peace from HOPE Worldwide

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13 August 1995

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Peace Medal from the World Alliance for Peace

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24 October 1995

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Lucite Freedom Award presented by the Hospitality Committee for UN delegations

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8 November 1995

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South African flag and crew patch which were flown aboard the space shuttle Endeavour STS-72 on January 11 - 20, 1996 presented to Mr Mandela by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the crew of Endeavour STS-72

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January 1996

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Glass award in a wooden box with Rotary logo on it and a blue ribbon: "Act with dignity, Serve with Love, Work for Peace" signed by the president of Rotary International 1995-1996

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1996

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Head of State Award from the International Association of Lions Club as well as the President's Appreciation Award

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1997

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Award recognizing Mr. Mandela as an Honoree at the 5th Annual Recognition Dinner of the African American Male Achiever’s Network inc.

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13 February 1997

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Mandela as an Honoree at the 5th Annual Recognition Dinner of the African American Male Achiever’s Network inc

1997 Rotary Award for World Understanding for his significant contributions to world peace, human rights and freedom from Rotary International

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17 June 1997

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Presidential Citation for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the field of public health from the American Public Health Association

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14 October 1997

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Gandhi-King Award for Nonviolence from the Interfaith Center of New York and the Founding Family of the World Movement for Nonviolence

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5 December 1999

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Award naming Mr Mandela as Distinguished International Visitor by the International House

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2000

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MESAB Service Award presented to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whose courage, vision and generosity of spirit insprires the world

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28 February 2002

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The Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB). MESAB operated till 2007.

Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Public Service conferred on Mr Mandela by the American Philosophical Society, and electing him as a member

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April 2000

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Distinguished Service Award from the Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

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11 May 2000

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

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2002

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Selected Man of the Year for 2003 by the American Biographical Institute, Inc

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2003

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and recipient of the American Medal of Honor for his accomplishments in Political Leadership and Activism

Named a Hero of Freedom by the Reason Magazine, published by the Reason Foundation

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2003

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Trophy from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation designating Mr Mandela as a man who helps people help themselves.

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2003

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Action against Hunger Humanitarian Award from the international organisation Action Against Hunger (AFC) conferred to Mr Mandela

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2004

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Mr. Mandela and Mr. FW de Klerk received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize. The Prize is given in recognition of current efforts toward building peace in our world’s communities; from the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation.

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3 April 2004

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Mandela and Mr FW de Klerk received the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders Prize. The Prize is given in recognition of current efforts toward building peace in our world’s communities; from the Gandhi Institute for Reconciliation

Legal Legacy Award from the National Bar Association for exemplary leadership and human rights in Africa and the world

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4 June 2004

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Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Association of African Journalists

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2005

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Heart of Gold Award from the International Speakers Bureau

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2005

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Nelson Mandela was Goodwill Ambassador for UNESCO from 22 June 2005 till 30 June 2006

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22 June 2005

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International Mother Teresa Award from the St Bernadette Institute of Sacred Art in Albuquerque

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19 November 2006

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UDI Carter G Woodson Award from the Urban Dynamics Institute (UDI)

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2007

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for Mr Mandela's contributions to advance the cause of social justice and racial harmony. The award forms part of the agency's Heritage Archives Project

David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award from the participants of the 'University for a Night' - Synergos

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4 October 2007

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Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of Public Health and Human Rights

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2008

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Global Statesman and World Leader Award from the Africa Leadership Congress

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2010-09-22

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Awarded to Mr. Mandela during the launch of the Africa Leadership Congress in Washington DC, USA

Africa Leadership Congress

Eminent Person's Award from the World Information, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) for serving as a beacon of hope and eternal light in a sea of darkness

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25 October 2010

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Mandela was the first person to receive this award

Bishop John T Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award from Africare for his contribution to raising the quality of life in Africa

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5 November 2010

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Nelson Mandela received this award for the first time in 1994

Recipient of the Gulen Institute Peace Award 2010

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25 January 2011

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The Gulen Institute Peace Awards are presented biennially to individuals or institutions that have significantly contributed to peace along with its foundations, such as social justice, social harmony, social welfare, interfaith and intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution

Lifetime Achievement award from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nations

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6 October 2011

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Honor from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nations on the occassion of the 21st annual UN celebration of the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), USA

NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nations

Lifetime Achievement Award from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nation (UN)

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6 October 2011

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