US Peace Prize
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| Founded 📆 | 2005 |
| Founder 👔 | Michael D. Knox |
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| 🌐 Website | https://www.uspeaceprize.org/ |
| 📇 Address | 334 East Lake Road #136, Palm Harbor, FL 34685-2427 |
| 📞 telephone | 202-455-8776 |
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The US Peace Prize is an annual award given by the US Peace Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit organization that recognizes "individuals and organizations who make significant antiwar contributions". The award's first recipient was Cindy Sheehan in 2009. The mission of the prize is "to inspire other Americans to speak out against war and to work for peace."[1] The award is presented during an annual ceremony.[2] Prize winners receive a plaque, but no monetary award. They are also designated as Founding Members of the US Peace Memorial Foundation.
History[edit]
The US Peace Prize is awarded by the US Peace Memorial Foundation, a not for profit 501(c)(3) antiwar organization founded by peace activist and scholar Michael Knox in 2005.[3]
Selection process[edit]
Nominees are selected from those listed in the US Peace Registry and must have documented antiwar activities within the 16-month period leading up to April 30 of the nomination year.[4]
Nominations for the prize are submitted by honorees and founding members of the US Peace Memorial Foundation. The US Peace Memorial Foundation’s Board of Directors chooses the winner.
The 2023 Peace Prize nominees were announced on July 3, 2023 to be: Gerry Condon, Francesco Da Vinci, Daniel Ellsberg, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Abby Martin, National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth, and Jill Stein.[5]
Recipients[edit]
These are the people and organizations that have received the US Peace Prize:
| Year | Recipient | Recognition[6] |
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| 2009 | Cindy Sheehan[4] | "Extraordinary and innovative antiwar activism.” |
| 2010 | Dennis Kucinich[4] | “In recognition of his national leadership to prevent and end wars.” |
| 2011 | Noam Chomsky[4] | “Whose antiwar activities for five decades both educate and inspire.” |
| 2012 | Medea Benjamin[4] | "In recognition of her creative leadership on the front lines of the antiwar movement." |
| 2013 | Chelsea Manning[7] | “For conspicuous bravery, at the risk of her own freedom, above and beyond the call of duty.” |
| 2014 | Code Pink[8][9][10][11] | “In Recognition of Inspirational Antiwar Leadership and Creative Grassroots Activism.” |
| 2015 | Kathy Kelly[12][13] | “For inspiring nonviolence and risking her own life and freedom for peace and the victims of war.” |
| 2016 | Veterans for Peace[4] | “In recognition of heroic efforts to expose the causes and costs of war and to prevent and end armed conflict.” |
| 2017 | Ann Wright[14] | “For courageous antiwar activism, inspirational peace leadership, and selfless citizen diplomacy.” |
| 2018 | David Swanson[15] | “Whose inspiring antiwar leadership, writings, strategies, and organizations help to create a culture of peace.” |
| 2019 | Ajamu Baraka[16][17] | “Whose bold antiwar actions, writings, speeches, and leadership provide an inspiring voice against militarism.” |
| 2020 | Christine Ahn[18] | “For bold activism to end the Korean War, heal its wounds, and promote women’s roles in building peace.” |
| 2021 | World Beyond War[19] | "For exceptional global advocacy and creative peace education to end war and dismantle the war machine." |
| 2022 | Costs of War Project | "For Crucial Research to Shed Light on The Human, Environmental, Economic, Social, and Political Costs of U.S. Wars.” |
| 2023 | National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth | "For National Efforts to Stop U.S. Military Influence on Young People, Saving Lives Here and Abroad." |
See also[edit]
- List of peace activists
- Goi Peace Foundation
- The Kennedy Center
- Gusi Peace Prize
- Martin Luther King, Jr., noted peace activist
- Chris Ernesto
References[edit]
- ↑ Uyheng, Joshua (Fall 2019). "2019 US Peace Prize Awarded to the Honorable Ajamu Baraka" (PDF). Peace Psychologist. 28 (2): 25. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ↑ "David Swanson Awarded 2018 Peace Prize of the US Peace Memorial Foundation". Cpnn-world. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ Robbins, Annie. "Medea Benjamin awarded US Peace Memorial Foundation 2012 Peace Prize". Mondoweiss.net. The Center for Economic Research and Social Change. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Jill, J. (16 March 2020). "US Peace Prize--How Much Is Peace Worth?". Pressenza. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.uspeaceprize.org/
- ↑ "US Peace Prize recipients". US Peace Memorial Foundation. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Another Peace Prize for Bradley Manning". PopularResistance.org. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ Bermudez, Adam (9 August 2014). "2014 US Peace Memorial Peace Prize Awarded to CODE PINK". Bronx Chronicle. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "CODEPINK AWARDED 2014 PEACE PRIZE". PopularResistance.org. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "2014 Peace Prize awarded to Code Pink". Peace News. PEPeople. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "CODE PINK Wins 2014 Peace Prize". Culver City Crossroads. 8 August 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "Kathy Kelly awarded 2015 Peace Prize". Veterans for Peace. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ Benjamin, Michael (10 August 2015). "Kathy Kelly Win 2015 Peace Prize". Bronx Chronicle. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "Ann Wright Wins 2017 Peace Prize". Peace Worker. Oregon PeaceWorks. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "2018 Peace Prize Awarded to David Swanson". Media For Freedom. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "Ajamu Baraka Receives 2019 US Peace Prize". NoToWar.net. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "AJAMU BARAKA AWARDED US PEACE PRIZE". PopularResistance.org. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ↑ "2020 US Peace Prize". Pressenza. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
- ↑ "US Peace Prize Awarded To World Beyond War". PopularResistance.Org. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
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