Awards from NGOs

The award was established to honour individuals in the international community who have inspired change and motivated others in the realm of social activism

International Professional Human Being (PHB) awards the Honorary Title of "Professional Human Being" to Mandela,

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11 June 1993

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Liberty Medal Award by the National Constitution Centre, together with President FW de Klerk

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4 July 1993

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The award is given to men and women of courage and conviction who have strived to secure the blessings of liberty to people the world over. Presented by President Clinton, Philadelphia.

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1 October 1993

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William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding from the Fulbright Association recognising individuals who have made extraordinary contributions toward bringing peoples, cultures, or nations to greater understanding of others

International Democracy Award 1993 medallion and citation from The International Association of Political Consultants (IAPC)

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11 December 1993

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Distinguished Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award

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25 June 1994

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Recipient of the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Award from the New York Association of Black Psychologists

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21 August 1994

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Arthur A Houghton Star Crystal Award for Excellence from the African-American Institute during their Annual Awards Dinner

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6 October 1994

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Award of Honour from Rotary International

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May 1995

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International Humanitarian Award by CARE

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30 May 1995

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HOPE Unity Award, presented to individuals who have sacrificed personal liberties for the sake of uniting many in peace from HOPE Worldwide

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13 August 1995

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Peace Medal from the World Alliance for Peace

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24 October 1995

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Lucite Freedom Award presented by the Hospitality Committee for UN delegations

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8 November 1995

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South African flag and crew patch which were flown aboard the space shuttle Endeavour STS-72 on January 11 - 20, 1996 presented to Mr Mandela by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the crew of Endeavour STS-72

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January 1996

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Glass award in a wooden box with Rotary logo on it and a blue ribbon: "Act with dignity, Serve with Love, Work for Peace" signed by the president of Rotary International 1995-1996

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1996

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Head of State Award from the International Association of Lions Club as well as the President's Appreciation Award

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1997

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Award recognizing Mr. Mandela as an Honoree at the 5th Annual Recognition Dinner of the African American Male Achiever’s Network inc.

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13 February 1997

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Mandela as an Honoree at the 5th Annual Recognition Dinner of the African American Male Achiever’s Network inc

1997 Rotary Award for World Understanding for his significant contributions to world peace, human rights and freedom from Rotary International

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17 June 1997

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Presidential Citation for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the field of public health from the American Public Health Association

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14 October 1997

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Gandhi-King Award for Nonviolence from the Interfaith Center of New York and the Founding Family of the World Movement for Nonviolence

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5 December 1999

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Award naming Mr Mandela as Distinguished International Visitor by the International House

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2000

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MESAB Service Award presented to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, whose courage, vision and generosity of spirit insprires the world

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28 February 2002

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The Medical Education for South African Blacks (MESAB). MESAB operated till 2007.

Benjamin Franklin Award for Distinguished Public Service conferred on Mr Mandela by the American Philosophical Society, and electing him as a member

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April 2000

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Distinguished Service Award from the Puerto Rico Chapter of the American College of Cardiology

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11 May 2000

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom Medal from the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

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2002

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Selected Man of the Year for 2003 by the American Biographical Institute, Inc

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2003

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and recipient of the American Medal of Honor for his accomplishments in Political Leadership and Activism

Named a Hero of Freedom by the Reason Magazine, published by the Reason Foundation

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2003

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Trophy from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation designating Mr Mandela as a man who helps people help themselves.

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2003

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Action against Hunger Humanitarian Award from the international organisation Action Against Hunger (AFC) conferred to Mr Mandela

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2004

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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.

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3 April 2004

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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

Legal Legacy Award from the National Bar Association for exemplary leadership and human rights in Africa and the world

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4 June 2004

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Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the National Association of African Journalists

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2005

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Heart of Gold Award from the International Speakers Bureau

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2005

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Nelson Mandela was Goodwill Ambassador for UNESCO from 22 June 2005 till 30 June 2006

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22 June 2005

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International Mother Teresa Award from the St Bernadette Institute of Sacred Art in Albuquerque

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19 November 2006

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UDI Carter G Woodson Award from the Urban Dynamics Institute (UDI)

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2007

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for Mr Mandela's contributions to advance the cause of social justice and racial harmony. The award forms part of the agency's Heritage Archives Project

David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award from the participants of the 'University for a Night' - Synergos

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4 October 2007

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Pasteur Foundation Award for his work on behalf of Public Health and Human Rights

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2008

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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

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25 October 2010

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Mandela was the first person to receive this award

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

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Nelson Mandela received this award for the first time in 1994

Recipient of the Gulen Institute Peace Award 2010

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25 January 2011

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The Gulen Institute Peace Awards are presented biennially to individuals or institutions that have significantly contributed to peace along with its foundations, such as social justice, social harmony, social welfare, interfaith and intercultural dialogue and conflict resolution

Lifetime Achievement Award from the NGO Committee on Aging of the United Nation (UN)