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
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
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
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
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
Award naming Mr Mandela 'Rotary Man of the Year' for his inspiration, perseverance, steadfastness, righteousness and leadership from Rotary Internations District 3300
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
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).
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
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
Baba Saheb Dr B R Ambedkar International Award in recognition of literacy, social and cultural services rendered by Mandela through his prolific works providing guidance to the down-trodden people of India from the Bharatiya Dalit Academy
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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