Gold Medal Award and sculpture for his efforts in improving the quality of life for all South Africans from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Recognition and apprecitation award presented to Mr Mandela for his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa from the Educational International Africa Region and the All Africa Teachers Organisation
Exemplary Leadership Award from the Global Center for Transformational Leadership For his exceptional achievements and his unwavering commitment to be a source of inspiration to his community and for his dedication to the upliftment of his community and society
National Human Rights Award for Lifetime Achievement from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for outstanding contribution in the promotion and protection of human rights
Inscribed to Dr. Nelson Mandela "The Greatest Son of Africa" presented by Rnt Rafiq I Natanie, District Governor of Lake Malawi of Stars, Assembly and conference.
Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award, created to honour individuals and institutions whose work gave special meaning to the freedom of speech and religion, Middelburg, The Netherlands
Award presented to Mr. Mandela in appreciation of his vision, energy and commitment towards safeguarding the Wolrd's proctected areas by the IVth World Parks Congress of the International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN).
Prestiege Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for leading the country to democracy and for being a good role model from the Institute for Local Government Management (iLGM)
Pride of Britain Awards 2004 presented to Nelson Mandela with a Lifetime Achievement award to honour his work in raising funds and awareness of the Aids Crisis in Africa
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.
Prestige Award from the Institute for Local Government Management (ILGM) for having led the country to democracy and for being a role model in espousing good governance
2005 UKC International AIDS Hero Award from the UK Coalition of People living with HIV and AIDS recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to the fight against HIV and AIDS
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the fight against apartheid and racial discrimination, in South Africa and worldwide, his dedication to reconciliation between different communities, his unfailing commitment to democracy, equality and learning,
2009 Ramon Rubial Award in the Defence of Democratic Values category for his tireless, lifelong struggle against inequality in his country and for becoming a worldwide symbol of the struggle for freedom and democracy" from the Ramon Rubial Institute
Constitution Hill Trust Award presented to Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada in recognition of their sacrifices and outstanding contribution to democracy, constitutionalism and human rights in South Africa
Award from The African Editors' Forum (TAEF) was presented to Mr Mandela and received by Professor Njabulo Ndebele on his behalf during their fourth conference in Mali
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
Decoration Certificate awarded to Mandela from the Russian Veterans organisations with the highest public award order and recognizing Mandela as a World Leader from the International League of Military and Law Enforcement Veterans from the Russian Federation
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"
Inaugural Lifetime Campaigner Award for Global Peace of the Mahathir Global Peace Foundation In recognition of his fearlessness in relentlessly pursuing and end to all conflicts and wars and his single-minded dedication to the preservation of global peace by initiating actions aimed at protecting Interests of all peace-loving peoples of the world, regardless of race, creed and nationality