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Gold Medal form the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

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10 June 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for his efforts in improving the quality of life for all South Africans.

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

1997 Rotary Award for World Understanding from Rotary International

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17 June 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the 1997 Rotary Award for World Understanding upon Mr Mandela from Rotary International, UK

Rotary International Convention

WITSA Eminent Person's Award from the World Information, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA)

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25 October 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award from WITSA for Serving as a Beacon of Hope and Eternal Light in a Sea of Darkness. Mr. Mandela is the first person to receive this award, USA

World Information, Technology and Services Alliance

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

Medal from the Angolan Veterans Alliance of the Russian Federation

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Medal from the Angolan Veterans Alliance of the Russian Federation

Russian Federation

Service Excellence Award from Standard Bank/ILGM

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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

The Elija Barayi Award from COSATU

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December 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Presented to Nelson Mandela for his outstanding leadership and service on the occassion of the 15th Anniversary of COSATU

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

Most Distinguished African of the Year Award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievement awards

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1 October 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Maiden award from the Pan-African Broadcasting and Achievement awards (PABHA)

PABHA

The Presidency of the Regional Council of Campania for his efforts to bring about peace and a constant affirmation of Human Rights

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2 June 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Napels Municipality

The King Abdulaziz Order for his dedicated efforts, co-operation and outstanding work from the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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February 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate for his outstanding achievement from King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Four Freedoms Award from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

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8 June 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate awarding the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal to Mr Mandela from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, USA

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

Man of the Year Award from the American Biographical Institute

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate proclaiming that Mr. Mandela was selected for Man of the Year, 2003, by the American Biographical Institute, USA

American Biographical Institute

Patronages and memberships

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Patronages and memberships

Award requesting Mr. Mandela to be the Honorary 18th member of Team Shosholoza. The yacht racing team representing Royal Cape Yacht Club of Cape Town competed in the 2007 America's Cup.

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2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela to be the Honorary 18th member of Team Shosholoza. The yacht racing team representing Royal Cape Yacht Club of Cape Town competed in the 2007 America's Cup.

Patron of 'The Africa Forum' of Africa's former Heads of State, formed in 2006 as an informal network to help strategise plan for the development of the continent

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary President of the Tshepang Trust, an organisation promoting access to HIV and AIDS treatment

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2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate from the University of Paris I, Pantheon-Sorbonne

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15 July 1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate from the University of Paris I, France

Pantheon-Sorbonne

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the University of Botswana

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14 October 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Botswana,

University of Botswana

Honorary doctorate of Humane Letters from the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

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21 January 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award specifying a resolution to present Mr Mandela with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa from Louisiana State University and the Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, USA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the University of Sydney

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4 September 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela, from the University of Sydney, Australia

University of Sydney

Honorary doctorate of Laws from Rhodes University

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6 April 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate: "Gradis Doctoris Legum" from Rhodes University, South Africa

Rhodes University

Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Ghana

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24 April 2002

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the Igbinedion University

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20 August 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws from Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria

Igbinedion University Okada

Honorary doctorate from the Omar Bongo University

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15 October 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorate conferred upon Mr Mandela from the Omar Bongo University, Libreville, Gabon

Omar Bongo University

Doctor of Humane Letters (Posthumously) from Morgan State University

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16 May 2015

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Morgan State University

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the University of Belfast

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Doctor of Laws conferred to Mr Mandela by the Queen's University of Belfast as Centenary Honorary Graduate 2008, Northern Ireland

Queen's University of Belfast

Honorary doctorate of Doctor from the University from The Open University in Walton Hall

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4 February 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of the University upon Mr Mandela from the Open University in Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, UK

Open University

Honorary doctorates of Laws from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

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1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary doctorates of Laws from the University of Strathclyde conferred to Nelson Mandela in absentia. Nelson Mandela was represented by his son-in-law Prince Thumbumuzi Dlamini.

International Union of Students (IUS) confers its highest award, the 17th November 1919 Medal to Mandela for meritorious work in the interests of students and an outstanding contribution to the cause of peace and to a better future for mankind

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16 December 1983

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

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28 July 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders was renamed Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Since 2014, nearly 5,800 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated in the Fellowship. The Fellows, between the ages of 25 and 35, are accomplished leaders and have established records of promoting innovation and positive impact in their communities and countries.

Mandela Economics Scholars Program created by USAID in 1996

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1996

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Since then, the $66-million scholarship program has helped formerly disadvantaged black South Africans complete advanced economics degrees at schools in South Africa and the United States

Orbicom presented President Mandela with a bursary, for presentation on an annual basis to a deserving student studying in the field of engineering

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September 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award was renamed the Orbicom-Mandela Bursary Award

Australia Mandela Scholarship, consisting of 20 Scholarships per annum, are provided to staff at technikons to study at masters level at Australian institutions

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Dubois-Mandela-Rodney Fellowship programme was established at the Centre for Afro-American and African Studies (CAAS) at the University of Michigan

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

21st Century Award for Achievement from the International Biographical Centre (IBC) in recognition of his outstanding contribution

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November 2007

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Order of the Grand Admiral Madrid from the Institute for Applied Social Research in Madrid

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

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30 June 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conveying warm greetings to Mr. Mandela during an academic convocation in Atlanta from the University of Michigan.

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela during an academic convocation in Atlanta from the University of Michigan

Award welcoming Mr Mandela to the United States of America and extending special greetings and best wishes upon him from the University of Detroit

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1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred to Mr Mandela by the Chicago State University for the struggle towards racial equality and human dignity

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

2005 Peabody Award from the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia

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2005

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

2005 Peabody Award from the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, USA

College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia

Organisations

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Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Awards, Events and Organisations named after Mandela

Nelson Mandela Museum with branches in Mthatha, Qunu and Mvezo

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February 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence

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1985

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Forum is accreddited by the NMF

Humanitarian Award 1994 from Cape Financial Consultants c.c.

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1994

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Humanitarian Award 1994 presented to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Cape Financial Consultants C.C.

Africa Peace Award from the African Centre for the Contructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)

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1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Africa Peace Award, South Africa

ACCORD (African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes)

Freedom Award from the Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations (HCUND)

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8 November 1995

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Freedom Award upon Mr Mandela from the Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations in New York City, USA

Hospitality Committee for United Nations Delegations

Friendship Award from the Rambam Charitable Trust

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20 March 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's dedication to the Rambam Charitable Trust's ideals and principles and is a friend of the Trust, South Africa

Rambam Charitable Trust

Congratulations with Honorary doctorate from Ryerson University from House of Commons, Canada

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17 November 2001

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Congratulations and best wishes to Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel as they received an Honorary doctorate from Ryerson University, Canada

Jean Augustine, M.P.

Manhae Grand Peace Prize from the Manhae Foundation

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12 August 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for his contributions to peace by the Manhae Foundation, Korea

Manhae Foundation

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

Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi International Peace Award 2006 from the Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi Foundation

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award conferring the Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi International Peace Award upon Mr Mandela for his contribution in world peace, non-violence, and democracy, Nepal

Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi Foundation

Prize for Tolerance from the Ousseimi Foundation

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April 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The Tolerance Prize for Mr.Mandela's contribution to a more tolerant world, Switzerland

Ousseimi Foundation

Africa Peace Award from ABETO

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14 april 2010

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award recognizing Mr Mandela as the recipient of the ABETO Africa Peace Award and as the symbol of global humanity, Uganda

Always Be Tolerant Organisation (ABETO)

Tribute from the Jewish National Fund of South Africa and the South African Zionist Federation

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July 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Certificate commemorating the 90th birthday of Mr Mandela and recognizing his life's work: President Nelson Mandela Park in Delft & Mamelodi- Walter Sisulu Environmental Centre Mamelodi, South Africa

Jewish National Fund of South Africa and the South African Zionist Federation

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

Special recognition from the Sydney Peace Foundation at the University of Sydney for his lifelong commitment to human rights and peace with justice

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4 September 2000

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

This acknowledgement predicated the process of establishing a more formal award; the Gold Medal for Human Rights

International Award for Sport and Solidarity Nelson Mandela to sports journalists distinguished for their commitment against racism

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February 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The initiative is organized by Unione Italiana Sport Per Tutti (UISP-Italian Union of Sports for All)and Peace Games in collaboration with Centro Benny NATO

Ubuntu Award 2006 from the National Heritage Council of South Africa

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2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award honouring Mr Mandela for epitomising the values of Ubuntu, South Africa

National Heritage Council of South Africa

Seal of the President of the Philippines from the Phillipine Congress

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25 March 2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Seal of the President of the Philippines from the Philippine Congress, it's highest decoration

Congress of the Phillipines

ASCCI Presidential Award from the Association of SADC Chambers of Commerce & Industry

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21 August 2006

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela in acknowledgement of his excellent service and distinguished leadership, South Africa

Association of SADC Chambers of Commerce & Industry

Medal of Veracruz 2003 in the category 'International Development' from the State of Veracruz

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31 January 2004

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award granting Mr Mandela the Medal of the State of Veracruz 2003 for International Development, Mexico

Governor of Veracruz

Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace from the Gandhi Development Trust

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22 July 2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award consisting of a certificate and a statue, for reconciliation and peace presented to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Gandhi Development Trust

67 Blankets for Mandela Day, and initiative to knit blankets for people in need in South Africa

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19 December 2013

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Initiated by Carolyn Steyn in 2013, it has now spread across the world

Resolution passed by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Honour of Nelson Mandela Day

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18 July 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

A similar resolution was passed on 15 July 2013

Mandela Day Marathon is being run in the KZN Midlands in 3 categories

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26 August 2012

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

United Nations General Assembly announced that Mandela's birthday, 18 July, is to be known as International Mandela Day marking his contribution to world freedom

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot Court Competition organised by the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria

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2008

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award declaring 27 June 1990 as Nelson Mandela Day in the Borough of Brooklyn

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27 June 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Mandela Day was declared a public holiday in Zimbabwe

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5 March 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Proclamation of Nelson Mandela Day by the City of Berkeley

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11 March 1990

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

To honour Nelson Mandela, the International T20 Double Header featuring the South African Women's Cricket Team and the South African Men's Cricket Team played against their Indian counterparts as part of the Mandela 100 celebrations

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18 February 2018

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

And a celebration of 20 years of diplomatic relations between India and South Africa, coinciding with the 125 anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi when he was thrown off a train at Pietermaritzburg Railway station after he refused to move from a whites'only compartment

American professional baseball team 'The Yankees' unveiled a plaque honouring Nelson Mandela at the Yankee Stadium's Memorial Park

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16 April 2014

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

FIFPro Football for Peace Award from the Africa Division of FIFPro, an organisation for professional football player, in recognition of Mr Mandela's contributions towards non-racialism

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2009

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Award presented to Mr Mandela for his valuable support during the Special Olympics 2003 Global Youth Summit

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2003

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

Jesse Owens Globaly Award which honours individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution of enduring quality to society from a background of sports from the International Amateur Athletics Association

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21 September 1999

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

(IAAA)

Pierre de Coubertin Fair Play Award

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25 June 1997

Part of Nelson Mandela Tributes

The award is named after the founder of the modern Olympic movement. It was conferred by the International Olympic Committee Member Louis Guirandou N'diaye, who was also acting president of the International Commiittee for Fair Play

Silver plaque commemorating South Africa's hosting of the African Cup of Nations presented by the African Football Confederation (CAF)