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Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established in 1957 in memory of former Philippines President Ramon Magsaysay. It is considered Asia’s premier prize and highest honor recognizing selfless service, excellence and inspirational leadership by individuals and organizations across Asia. The award categories include: Emergent Leadership, Government Service, Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism, and Peace & International Understanding.
It carries a certificate, medallion and cash award of USD 30,000 for each category. The presentation ceremony is held in Manila. Notable winners include influential leaders like Smitu Kothari (2022), Muhammad Yunus (2006), R. K. Laxman (1984), Anna Hazare (1990) and Kiran Bedi (1994) among others. Over 350 eminent personalities and organizations have received the Magsaysay award representing the best of Asia’s grassroots change-makers and public servants over the last 60 years since 1957.
The very prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award has been spotlighting exemplary contribtuions of inspiring leaders and citizens creating widespread enduring impact in Asia for the past six decades.
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023 Winners
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Award Winner |
Field |
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Dr. Ravi Kannan R (India) |
For his unwavering dedication to the medical profession and his commitment to pro-health and people-centred healthcare. |
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Korvi Rakshand (Bangladesh) |
For his outstanding efforts in advancing inclusive education for underprivileged children in Bangladesh. |
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Eugenio Lemos (Timor-Leste) |
For playing a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation within his community. |
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Miriam Coronel-Ferrer (Philippines) |
For her unwavering belief in the power of nonviolent strategies in peace building and her remarkable efforts in promoting inclusivity, discouraging violence, and advocating for peace, particularly for women worldwide. |
National Award for Humanism/Community
Gandhi Peace Prize
The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by Government of India since 1995 on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 125th birth anniversary. It recognizes global leaders and organizations who promote peace, non-violence and harmony in the spirit of Gandhi's values. The award carries a cash component of Rs 1 crore, a plaque and a citation for the awardees.
Gandhi Peace Prize Award Winners (1995-2021)
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Year |
Award Winner |
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1995 |
Dr.Julius K.Nyerere, former President of Tanzania |
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1996 |
Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, Founder President of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, Sri Lanka |
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1997 |
Dr. Gerhard Fischer of Germany |
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1998 |
Rama Krishna Mission (India) |
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1999 |
Baba Amte (Murlidhar Devidas Amte) (India) |
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2000 |
Dr. Nelson Mandela and Grameen Bank of Bangladesh (Jointly) |
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2001 |
Dr. John Hume, Ireland |
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2002 |
Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan |
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2003 |
Mr. Vaclav Havel, former President of Czechoslovakia |
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2004 |
Coretta Scott King |
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2005 |
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa |
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2006-2012 |
Awards Withheld* |
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2013 |
Chandi Prasad Bhatt |
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2014 |
ISRO |
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2015 |
Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari |
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2016 |
Akshaya Patra Foundation and Sulabh International [Jointly] |
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2017 |
EkalAbhiyan Trust |
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2018 |
Shri Yohei Sasakawa |
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2019 |
Qaboos bin Said Al Said |
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2020 |
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
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2021 |
Gita Press, Gorakhpur |
2021 Gandhi Peace Prize Award Winner:
Gita Press for its contribution towards social, economic and political change through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.
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