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The Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism is a prize given to people who made exemplary contributions to humanity and the environment. The goal of the prize is to advance the cause of humanitarianism. The prize was established in 1986 by Albert Toepfer, an international grain merchant from Hamburg, Germany. [1]
Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism, 1987; Edwin C. Whitehead Award, National Center for Health Education, 1989; S. Roger Horchow Award for Greatest Public Service by a Private Citizen, Jefferson Awards, 1990 [9] Liberty Medal, National Constitution Center, 1990; Spirit of America Award, National Council for the Social Studies, 1990
Persons who perform extraordinary acts of heroism in civilian life in the United States and Canada, and those disabled and the dependents of those killed saving or attempting to save others. [15] Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation: Largest humanitarian award in the world. [16] AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy
Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer OM (German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʃvaɪtsɐ] ⓘ; 14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965) was a German and French polymath from Alsace.He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism; Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award; APA International Humanitarian Award; ARRL International Humanitarian Award; Bart Starr Award; Austrian Holocaust Memorial Award; Awards of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Russia
Albert Schweitzer most commonly refers to the German-French theologian and philosopher (1875–1965). Albert Schweitzer may also refer to: Albert Schweitzer (artist), American artist (1921–2023) Albert Schweitzer (film), 1957 film about the theologian; Albert Schweitzer (train), train named after the theologian
Former L.A. Times film critic Justin Chang wins Pulitzer Prize for work singling out those he felt deserved praise for artistry, humanity and sheer storytelling.
The physical token of the award is a metal plaque bearing the UN seal and an artistic design, and engraved with an appropriate citation. In contrast to the Nobel prizes – whose list of prizewinners of the Nobel Peace Prize shares much common ground with the UN Prize in the Field of Human Rights – the UN's awards are non-monetary in nature.