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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

Most Distinguished African of the Year Award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievements Awards (PABHA)

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1 October 2000

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Plaque awarded to Mr Mandela in recognition of global leadership, outstanding courage and achivement from Skandia

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2001

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to business and the economy in South Africa from South Africa's Top 300 National Companies

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2001

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to Black Economic Empowerment and black business and industry in South Africa from Impumelelo - South Africa's Top 300 Black Empowerment Companies

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2001

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Award from the Afrikaanse Handels Instituut (AHI) in Sandton in recognitions of his contribution to the international exposure of South Africa, nation building and reconciliation and his self-less service to the people of the country

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2002

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

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2002

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South African Airlines (SAA) renamed the first of 53 new airbuses after Madiba

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18 July 2003

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South African Airways (SAA) named A340-600 plane after Nelson Mandela to honour the great achivements of Mr Mandela for South Africa and the world

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25 July 2003

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The naming of the aircraft was a surprise gift to Mandela on his 85th birthday

Icon of Our Republic Award from Eskom in recognition of his contribution to community development

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2004

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Award naming Mr Mandela as the first place winner in the 2004 Sunday Times - Markinor Top Brands South Africa's Most Popular Person

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2004

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Mr Mandela was named Leader with the greatest impact on business in the last 10 years by Die Burger and the Cape Town Chamber of Commerce

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2004

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SAFDA Pride Award from South African Fashion Designers Association as a Madiba Shirt ambassador for African Fashions

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7 May 2004

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Lifetime Achievement award from the National Association of African Journalists

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2005

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Lifetime Achievement award from the National Association of African Journalists (NAAJ), USA

National Association of African Journalists

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his courage, vision and wisdom by TV channel CNBC Africa

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2006

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ASCCI Presidential Award Association presented by Association of SADC Chambers of Industry and Commerce

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21 August 2006

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Freedom Award and the Jonas Salk Silver Plate in recognition of his courage, commitment and enduring contribution from the Indiana Black Expo Inc

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2007

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Arthur Ashe Courage Award presented by Venus and Serena Williams from the cable TV network ESPN for his actions at the 1995 Rugby World Cup

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19 July 2009

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Lifetime Achievement award from the South African Muslim Network

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13 August 2009

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Lifetime Achievement award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his service to humanity from the SA Muslim Network (SAMNET), South Africa

South African Muslim Network

One Million Dream Balls for Africa from Hyundai Motor Company and One Million Balls for Africa

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8 June 2010

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Grammy Award for Branding confirmed on Mr Mandela as Father of Anti-Apartheid & First President of Multiracial Democracy in South Africa 2012

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31 May 2012

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A Lifetime Achievement Award from the Asia Pacific Brands Foundation (APBF)

Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mining Lekgotla organised by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa (CoMSA) bestowed upon Mr. Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence.

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7 June 2012

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Mandela to acknowledge his iconic eminence

Jaci and Carl DiStefano made a gift to the Sanctuary Forest in loving memory of Nelson Mandela

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2014

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DStv will launch a pop-up channel on Nelson Mandela's birthday for a period of 5 days to celebrate his centenary

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18 July 2018

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Medallion of the Democratic Constitutional Assembly of Tunesia

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Glass ball presented by the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

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Sliver plaque in shape of a scroll from the Communist Party of Italy, Unita Festival and Chorus and the Choir Partisan Trestino

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July 1978

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Message to rise in the world for the internationalist cause

W. E. B. Du Bois International Medal by the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) for his fight against apartheid

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21 July 1986

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Mandela was able to accept this award in July 1993 when attending a fund-raising meeting with the NAACP

Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought by the European Parliament to honour individuals or organisations for their efforts on behalf of human rights and fundamental freedoms and against oppression and injustice

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1 December 1988

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The award is also referred to as the Human Rights Prize

United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights by the High Commisioner for Human Rights

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10 December 1988

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This fourth Award, on the occassion of the 40th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was bestowed on Nelson and Winnie Mandela, amongst others

Award from the Union of African Journalists

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May 1990

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Elija Barayis Award from COSATU presented to Mandela for his outstanding leadership and service on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of COSATU

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1 December 1990

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Felix Houphouet-Boigny Peace Prize was awarded to Mr Mandela and President F W de Klerk in 1991 by UNESCO

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1991

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South African Railways and Harbour Workers' Union (SARHWU) plaque presented on the occasion of the union's 3rd National Congress

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February 1991

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SARHWU has merged with the Transport and General Workers' Union to form SATAWU in 2000

Isitwalandwe Award from the African National Congress (ANC), the highest award from the ANC

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1992

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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

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Plaque honouring ANC President N Mandela presented by the Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan

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1 August 1993

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Babelo Eiphnhee Award presented by the UNESCO Dodecanese

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1996

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U Thant Peace Award from the Peace Meditation at the United Nations bestowed by Sri Chinmoy

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29 January 1996

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Black box in the shape of Africa with seeds inside

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8 July 1996

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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).

First Commonwealth Green Pennant Award presented by the Commonwealth

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1997

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

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1 July 1998

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International Peace Award from the United Nations Association of Australia during their 21st Anniversary

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1999

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First King Shaka Award in recognition of bravery

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25 July 2001

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Mandela could not attend the official presentation night at Gold Reef City in July and he received the award from King Goodwill Zwelithini during a ceremony at his home in Johannesburg

Award for Outstanding Literary Work from the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP), the oldest civil rights organisation in the United States

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7 May 2003

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The award is for the book 'Madiba's Favourite Folktales', a collection of stories Mr Mandela admired

Millennium Award conferred to Mr Mandela by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation,

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16 May 2005

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Human Dignity Award from the Association of European Parliamentarians with Africa (AWEPA) in honour of his lifelong dedication to the rights and dignity of others

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2007

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Plague from the Libyan Delegation to the 17th World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) held in South Africa, to 'Our African Hero Nelson Mandela'

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21 December 2010

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Plaque for Red Square (Oriental plaza)

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2020-09-11

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Plaque erected near the south entrance of the Oriental Plaza. This is where the defiance campaign was launched in 1952, it was the first mass anti-apartheid campaign led by Nelson Mandela as volunteer-in chief of the African National Congress.

Silver medal from St. Mark from the Coptic Orthodox Church, HH Pope Shenouda III

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Mark from the Coptic Orthodox Church, HH Pope Shenouda III

Plaque honouring the 20th Anniversary of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) presented by Dr Hamid Algabid

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Plaque presented to Nelson R

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Mandela by the Metropolitan Spiritual Churches of Christ Inc

Honorary Volunteer Minister Award from the Church of Scientology International

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1993

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International Apostolic Humanitarian Award from the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith for his heroic struggle against injustice and persecution

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15 September 1993

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Tuan Sheikh Yusuf Peace Award from the Muslim Women Federation of Southern Africa for his selfless commitment to justice, democracy and peace

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10 September 1994

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Presented on the occasion of Mandela's inauguration as State President

Peter J Daniels Caleb Encouragement Award for courage, vision and persistance from the Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations

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November 1994

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South African Hindu Maha Sabha presented to President Nelson Mandela at the Hare Krishna Temple

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6 November 1994

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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

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

Faithful Leadership Merit Award from the Presbyterian Christian Apostolic Church "Maboloka - Emagcina"

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16 April 1995

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Plaque presented by the women of the Dutch Reformed Church (NGK) in South Africa

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January 1996

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Richard Allen Man of the Decade Award in honour of the Centennial celebration of the African Methodist Episcopal Church

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1996

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Isaiah Award presented by Keren Hayesod - United Jewish Appeal for distinguished world leadership

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8 August 1996

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International Humanitarian Award presented by the World Union for Progressive Judaism

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24 May 1997

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Lifting up the World with a Oneness Heart Award presented by the Sri Chinmoy organisation

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1999

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Third Juliet Hollister Award was presented to Nelson Mandela during a plenary gathering in the Parliament of the World religions in Cape Town

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5 December 1999

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This award is given annually to religious and secular leaders who actively promote interfaith values. The presentation of the award to Mr Mandela recognizes his struggle for freedom and tolerance in South Africa and lifts up his model of reconciliation with non-violence.

South Africa Jewish Report - Jewish Achiever Award 2000 from the South African Jewish Report and Investec Bank

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29 June 2000

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Award designating Mr Mandela as a SA Jewish Report Humanitarian Nominee from the SA Jewish Report and Investec Private bank, South Africa

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World Methodist Peace Award reads "World Methodist Council today recognises you, Dr Nelson Mandela, for the inspiration and hope you have brought to South Africa, the Continent of Africa, and the peoples of World

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21 September 2000

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For over half a century your name has become synonymous with freedom and reconciliation" Signed Dr Frances M Alguire, Chairperson World Methodist Council and Dr Joe Hale, General Secretary World Methodist Council

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