Descendants of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings
For their work to bridge the divide within their family and heal the legacy of slavery
Center Rock Inc. & Drillers Supply Inc.
In recognition of the their role in the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days
Eboo Patel
Founder & President, Interfaith Youth Core
For building a global interfaith youth movement
Jim Leach
Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities
For his national civility tour calling for respect for all and a renewal of the American spirit in public discourse
The British Government
For its apology and acknowledgment of responsibility for the 1972 Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland
Just Vision
Ronit Avni, Founder & Executive Director and Julia Bacha, Producer & Media Director
For their new film BUDRUS and for using media to shine a light on Palestinian & Israeli efforts to resolve their conflict nonviolently
The Mathare Youth Sports Association
For using sports to effect positive social change by working across religious, political, and tribal lines in Nairobi, Kenya
The South African 1995 Springbok Rugby Team
For inspiring unity and healing through the power of sports
Honorary Chair
Her Majesty Queen Noor
Performance by
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary |
