NMF Archive

Bharat Ratna Award from the President of India

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1990-10-16

India's highest civilian honour Certificate in Hindi: "I, the President of India, R Venkataram, present the honoured Bharat Ratna to you"

Republic of India

Bicentenary Award from the Faculty of Humanities and Education of the University of the Andes in Merida, Venezuela

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Bicentennial Distinction upon Mr Mandela from the Faculty of Humanities and Education of the Universidad de Los Andes in Merida, Venezuela. This is the second time Mr. Mandela receives this award

Universidad de los Andes

Bicentenary Award from the University of the Andes in Merida, Venezuela

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16 June 1989

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Bicentennial Distinction upon Mr Mandela from the Universidad de Los Andes in Merida, Venezuela

University of the Andes

Bicentennial Distinction conferred on Mandela by the University of the Andes in honour of Mandela's visit on 23 July 1991

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23 July 1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Birsa Munda Award from the the Birsa Munda Statute Committee

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2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

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

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela received this award for the first time in 1994

Black and white print on plastic of Nelson Mandela looking out of cell

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Signed by artist Shailendra Kharnan. Framed with white plastic frame and no glass. Inscribed in black/brown pen on reverse: Best Wishes

Black box in the shape of Africa with seeds inside

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8 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented on the occasion of the 32nd Organisation of African Unity (OAU )Summit. The OAUwas disbanded on 9 July 2002 and replaced by the African Union (AU).

Black Presbyterian Women’s Lucy Craft Laney Award; presented during the National Black Presbyterian Caucus (NBPC) 28th Annual Conference

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23 March 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award was accepted on Mr Mandela’s behalf by Vera Swan, ecumenist, teacher, author and former missionary in South Africa

Black Race Trophy from Afrobaras and the University of Zumbi dos Palmares was given posthumous to Nelson Mandela and received by Mrs Graça Machel

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24 November 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Trophy is given annually in celebration of the National Black Consciousness Day in Brazil.

Afrobras and Zumbi dos Palmares University

Bob Marley Award presented by the Caribbean Heritage Association

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1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Booklet with four postage stamps issued in Serbia in celebration of 100 Years ANC: 'Nelson Mandela - 100 years of Selfless Struggle '- ANC

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Brass plaque in velvet box awarded by African Students Association of the University of Egypt

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Brass portraits of Mr Mandela and Winnie Mandela

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Breeding cat is named after Nelson Mandela in the Town of Berkel en Rodenrijs

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23 February 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bremen Solidarity Prize acknowledging those who fight for freedom in the world

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1988

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Brenda Fassie's song "Black President" was a tribute to Mandela and was banned in South Africa

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1989

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Brent Council awarded Nelson Mandela the Freedom of the Borough in recognition of his lifelong connection with the borough

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24 June 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela addressed the Willesden Trades Council in 1962. The honour was supposed to have been conferred in April 1990 when Mandela visited Brent but it failed to get the necessary support. Hence this was only done in 2013.
See https://wembleymatters.blogspot.com/2019/01/i-am-pleased-to-kick-off-new-year-with.html

British Red Cross Humanity Fellowship Award

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1 July 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mr Mandela delivered the Annual British Red Cross Humanity lecture focusing on the threat of HIV/AIDS at the ceremony

Bronze and marble sculpture of Mandela presented by Artistic Signs

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16 December 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze bust of Nelson Mandela, etched into one side: S Doubtfire ’94

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze buste of Nelson Mandela was unveiled by Tukwini Mandela in the Peace Palace in The Hague

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18 July 2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze limited edition medallion presented to President N. Mandela by St Matthew Publishing: "In recognition and honor of your determination and accomplishments"

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze medal created by the artist Loes Schellekens with a quote of Nelson Mandela on one site

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June 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze medal with 'Plus Que la Vie la Liberte" (Freedom is worth more than life)

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1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze statue by the South African sculptor Maureen Quin: Nelson Mandela with Freedom Charter and child holding the eternal flame of youth

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze statue "Madiba Magic" of Mandela dancing, signed by Des Khoury

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bronze statue "Serving humanity in the face of adversity" from Canadian workers in recognition of his courageous struggle and lifelong commitment to social justice, freedom and human dignity

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June 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Brotherhood of Venoge Champagne 1837 Medal

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Brotherhood of Venoge Champange 1837 medal

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

from Venoge Champagne, France

Venoge Champagne

Bruno Kreisky Prize for Human Rights from the Dr. Bruno Kreisky Foundation

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27 November 1981, presented 27 November 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bruno Kreisky Prize for Human Rights awarded to Mr Mandela from the Dr. Bruno Kreisky Stiftung, Austria

Dr. Bruno Kreisky Foundation

Bruno Kreisky Prize for Merit in the Field of Human Rights

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1981

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Budapest establishes a park in Honor of Nelson Mandela

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2022-

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Budapest establishes a memorial park in honour of Nelson Mandela on the northern slope of Gellért Hill, the Mayor’s Office. Nelson Mandela Park, occupying 5,000sqm of lawns and a wooded area, will be the city’s first permanent landscaped artwork. The 9.4 million forint (EUR 24,000) park will be inaugurated on July 18, International Mandela Day.

Burgess and Guild Brother of the City of Glasgow

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18 December 1980

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Freedom of the City of Glasgow upon Mr Mandela , United Kingdom

City of Glasgow

Business

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Business Statesman Award from the Harvard Business School Club of South Africa

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14 December 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela for his contribution to the advancement of the economy of Southern Africa and the welfare of its people, South Africa

Harvard Business School Club of South Africa

Business Tribute of the year 2001, Platinum, from South Africa's top 300 National Companies

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19 October 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

'platinum certificate' recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to business and the economy in South Africa

South Africa's Top 300 National Companies

Bust of Mandela at the Tatazela High school

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3 November 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The school was opened on 3 November 2000 by Nelson Mandela

Bust of Mandela by South African Artist Naomi Jacobsen at the Mandela Gateway to Robben Island

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1991

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bust of Mr Mandela at the South African Embassy in Beijing

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April 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bust of Mr Mandela was unveiled in Cape Town City Hall by Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille

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27 April 2015

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Bust of Nelson Mandela was unveiled in the Glasgow City Chambers to mark the 21st Anniversary of Mandela's visit to Glasgow to accept the Freedom of the City

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14 October 2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Cafe Mandelain Copenhagen, as well as several dishes on their menu are named after Mandela

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

California State University Los Angeles esteem and admiration citation

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for appreciation of his work from the California State University Los Angeles, USA

California State University

Campania Award for Peace and Human Rights

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Canal boat in Amsterdam is named after Nelson Mandela

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1 April 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Carnival drum group (bantuqueiros) has been named after Nelson Mandela: Batuqueiros do Mandela in the slum of Mandela shanty town

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1990s

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Cartoon of Mandela as Santa Clause from Anant Singh

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

It is not clear who the artist is

Castle Lager Awards of the Century 1999

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1 September 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela was chosen as the Sunday Times and Castle Lager Struggle Hero of the Century; for his massive contribution towards reconciliation in South Africa and for the prominent role he has played in settling international disputes such as the Lockerbie crisis

CD named "A Tribute to Nelson Mandela" by Melbra Rai

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

CD "In memory of Nelson Mandlea - we will remember you" was recorded and published by Percival Studios

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2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

CD 'The Long Walk is Over' , written by Don Clarke & Kalla Bremer and performed by Don Clarke, Calvin Sthembiso & the Guns & Moses Choir

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Don Clarke and Kalla Bremer won the Grand Prize of the 'Great American Song Contest' for the lyrics

CD "Zvepa a Moyo"(from the heart) has been dedicated to Mandela by the artist Ashley

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21 June 2017

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The first track on the album is called "Madiba"

Central square in the capital of Spain will be named after Nelson Mandela after lobbying by Spain's Movement Against Intolerance (MAI) and a local neighbourhood association

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30 January 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Ceramic scultpture depicting, amongst others Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate commemorating the 90th birthday of Mr Mandela and recognizing his life's work from the Jewish National Fund of South Africa and the South African Zionist Federation

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate conferring Honorary Citizenship to Nelson Mandela from the City of Torea

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12 April 1989

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate declaring May 8 1985 as Nelson Mandela Day in the State of Wisconsin and granting Winnie Mandela Honorary Wisconsin Citizenship

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8 May 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate from Manong and Associates

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May 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate with quotes from Bertold Brecht and Nikolai Ostrovsky- VI Lenin donated to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Manong and Associates

Certificate from Mercury Gold International

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13 August 1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate from Mercure d'Or International (Mercury Gold International) bestowed on Mr. Mandela during their conference in Brazzaville, Congo

Mercure de Or International

Certificate from the City Hall of the City of Sao Bernando do Campo commemorating Black Community Day

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12 May 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate from the County of Los Angeles to Nelson Mandela, Deputy President of the ANC: "May our nations continue our friendship and strengthen our ties in peace and understanding"

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16 March 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate given to Mr Mandela from the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District 107, Rio de Janeiro

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23 August 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate honoring Mr. Mandela from the City Council of Harare

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1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela from the City Council of Harare

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

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate nominating Mr. Mandela the Man of the Year Award.

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela the Man of the Year Award

Certificate of a joint resolution to honour Nelson Mandela by the State of Maine

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of Acceptance of the position of Patron of Patron for Southern African Disaster Relief Agency (SADRA)

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1 April 1993

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of Appreciation from the Reach for a Dream Foundation

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4 October 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of appreciation presented to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Reach for a Dream Foundation

Certificate of Appreciation from the Reach for a Dream Foundation

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4 October 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of Honorary Life Membership from the University of South Australia

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of the Nomination of the film 'Tsotsi' for the Oscar Award presented to Mr Mandela by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate of the President of the Council of New York City proclaiming June 27 1990 as Nelson Mandela Day in the city

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27 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate paying tribute to Mr. Mandela from Ex Mandato Collegii in Hibernia.

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela from Ex Mandato Collegii in Hibernia

Certificate paying Tribute to Nelson and Winnie Mandela on the occasion of their visit and welcoming them to the State of Michigan from the Senate of the State of Michigan

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7 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate presented by the University of Cape Town and Steve Biko Foundation, in appreciation of Nelson Mandela who presented the fifth Steve Biko Memorial Lecture

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2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate recognizing Mr Mandela's life struggles and achievements and thanking him for his vitit to the University from North Carolina Central University

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate saluting Mr Mandela's outstanding liftime achievements from Miami-Dade County, Office of the Mayor

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2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate welcoming Mr Mandela to Louisiana and recognizing his contributions to the world from US Senator Mary L

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2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Landrieu

Certificate with two quotes donated to Mr Mandela by Manong and Associated

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certification that the sculpture "Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela" is a limited edition of only 25 made by Lawrence C

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8 April 1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Talbot by Staffordshire School of Fine Arts

Champion of the Free Media Award from the South African Editors' Forum (SANEF) in honour of Mr Mandela's efforts to support a free and independent media: "Tata Madiba, we honour you as a champion of the free media"

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30 May 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Champion of the Free Media honour from the South African National Editor's Forum (SANEF)

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28 May 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honour by SANEF as Champion of the Free Media, South Africa

South African National Editor's Forum (SANEF)

Chancellor of the University of the North (now the University of Limpopo)

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25 April 1992

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Chancellor's Calabash Award 2012 from UNISA

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11/10/12

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr. Mandela in recognition of being a UNISA Robben Island Alumnus who has sacrificed so much for the liberation of our country, Soouth Africa

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Chancellor's Challenge 175 presented by the University of Cape Town

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his personal commitment to the UCT Chancellor's Challenge 175, South Africa

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Charity Hero of the Year Award

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

From De-Caritas Centre for Studies on Human Development in Africa: Dr. Nelson Mandela - in honour of your heroic sacrifice and love for the common man, Nigeria

De-Caritas Centre for Studies on Human Development in Africa

Charity Hero of the Year award from the De-Caritas Centre for Studies of Human Development in Africa, in honour of his heroic sacrifice and love for the common man

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Chicago Jazz Philharmonics put on a production entitled "From Ella to Mandela" at the Auditorium Theatre, Roosevelt University, 'From Ella to Mandela: A Celebration of the African and American Spirit' presents a musical exploration of the contributions of the female vocalists to the jazz genre, and a Nelson Mandela-inspired suite, 'Hope in Action'

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11 March 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Chief Patron of the Arts and Culture Trust (ACT)

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

ACT was established to secure financial and other resources for arts, culture and heritage; and to project the needs and role of the sector into the public domain

Chief Patron of the Star Smile Fund

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This was a once-off event to raise funds for the first operation. The Smile Foundations is a NGO with a holistic health care vision for parents and children with facial conditions

Children's Peace Award from the Communities of Peace Foundation

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24 October 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Children's Peace Award from the Communities of Peace Foundation

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24 October 2011

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Children's Peace Award from the Communities of Peace Foundation presented to Mr. Mandela, the first award the organisation has sponsored, USA

Communities of Peace Foundation

Chintamani Mukherjee Anglo Shibla College for Environmental caring

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17 October 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award certificate from the College in Varanasi, India

Chintamani Mukherjee Anglo Shibla College

Choral songs of Praise for Mandiba, Opus 2, by Norman Maake Chauke

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2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Seven songs composed by him

Chris Hani Peace Award at the 10th National Congress of the South African Communist Party

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1 July 1998

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Citation from North Carolina Central University

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27 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Citation recognizing Mr Mandela's life struggles and achievements and thanking him for his visit to the university, USA

North Carolina Central University

Citation Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela -Humanitarian , Par Excellence from Voorhees College in Denmark

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27 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Citation presented to Mr Mandela during a special commemorative convocation in his honor, recognizing his achievements from Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina, USA

Voorhees College

Citation of Honour from the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University