# Takreem

Takreem (Arabic: تكريم) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 by Ricardo Karam to recognize Arab individuals or organizations for their contributions to their communities and achievements in culture, education, science, environmental studies, humanitarian services, and socio-economic development.

## History

The idea of Takreem was first introduced by Ricardo Karam in 2004, yet the actual foundation was only launched in 2009. Karam observed guests he had interviewed on his talk show and noted the need for greater recognition of Arab achievers. In one of his interviews, he states: “…every year we try to spot different achievers from different fields, and we try to give hope to the youth by telling [them to] look at these examples. You can make it as well."
Karam officially announced the launching of Takreem at a press conference held at École supérieure des affaires (ESA), Beirut.
Takreem organizes conferences, symposiums, and meetings. It offers mentorships and holds an annual Awards Ceremony celebrated in a different city every year. By showcasing achievements from the Arab world, the foundation seeks to address stereotypes about the region and promotes creativity, freedom of thought, human rights, entrepreneurship, advanced technology, and gender equality.
In 2018, Takreem launched TAKminds, an interdisciplinary think-tank bringing together thought-leaders, change-makers, and professionals.
In 2019, Takreem decided to expand its activities to reach the Arab diasporas in both Americas. Takreem America was launched in 2022.
In 2023, Takreem organized the 'Shining Stars of Hope' Christmas Special, a fundraising event that gathered significant attention and support for struggling Lebanese artists. This initiative raised substantial funds, which were channeled towards providing essential assistance and opportunities to artists facing challenges in the Lebanese creative industry.

## Activities

Takreem organizes activities such as conferences, panel discussions, talks, and forums, in addition to its annual awards ceremony. These activities host speakers from different parts of the world who share their insights on important issues drawing on their life experiences and careers.

### Conferences

| Year | City | Topics | Participants |
| 2017 | Amman | Successful women share their best career advice | Dr. May Chidiac, Randa Habib, Rania Atalla, and Muna Batayneh |
| 2017 | Amman | The Arab World between today and tomorrow | Khaled Janahi, Ghassan Saab, Tariq Khayyat, Dalaa Al Mufti, Soraya Bahgat, and Sara Abou Shaar |
| 2015 | Dubai | Arab Women Today | Sheikh Saleh Al-Turki, Vian Dakhil, George Altirs, Tarick Smiley, Joumana Odeh, and Magda el Sanousi |
| 2015 | Dubai | The Future of The Arab Youth | Dr. Fadlo Khuri, Paul Abi Rached, Dr. Samar Al Hamoud, Samir Brikho, Nabil Habayeb, and Mazen Tamar |
| 2014 | Marrakesh | Together Towards Success | Samir Brikho, Osman Sultan, Yasma Fleihan, Marwan Chatila, Mona Makram Ebeid, and Laila Al Shaikhli |

### Panel discussions

| Year | City | Topics | Panelists |
| 2023 | London | Embracing change for a brighter future | Fares Akkad, Bassim Haidar and Salah Khalil |
| 2022 | Geneva | Refugees and the Regional and Global Response to Forced Migration | Khaled Janahi, Fadumo Dayib, Arwa Damon and Khalid Koser |
| 2019 | London | They are Shaping the World's Agenda | Karen Frank, Nina Dos Santos, and Fadumo Dayib |
| 2018 | Paris | How leaders thrive in tough times | Carlos Ghosn, HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud and Hala Gorani |

## TAKminds

TAKminds offers a platform for Arab professionals to connect, collaborate, and explore ways to create sustainable communities and opportunities for youth.
| Year | City | Theme | Topics | Speakers |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | From Survivor to Thriver: How Fortitude & Perseverance Promote Healing & Growth in Complex Trauma | Dr. Farid R. Talih |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | From Broken Cities to Urban Healing | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk | Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | Social Cohesion and Governance: When Private Institutions Step In | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji | Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | Digital Spaces: Of Online Narratives and Cyber Communities | Richard Rabbat | Richard Rabbat | Richard Rabbat | Richard Rabbat | Richard Rabbat | Richard Rabbat | Richard Rabbat |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | The Other Ways We Learn and Grow Together | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian | Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | Collective Healing Initiative: Healing through Sound and Subtle Somatic Shifts | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb | Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | The Theatre from Within | Alaa Minawi | Alaa Minawi | Alaa Minawi | Alaa Minawi | Alaa Minawi | Alaa Minawi | Alaa Minawi |
| 2023 | Beirut | The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing | All Day Screening: Stitching Palestine | Carol Mansour | Carol Mansour | Carol Mansour | Carol Mansour | Carol Mansour | Carol Mansour | Carol Mansour |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Sharing The Stage and Embracing Change | Leadership for Social | Khaled Janahi, Emile Haddad, Micheline Nader, Lynn Mounzer, Sara AbuShaar, Peggy Bedoyian, Meymuna Hussein – Cattan, Thomas Abraham, and Deborah Pandit Sawaf |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Sharing The Stage and Embracing Change | AI And Technology | Adam Taha, Francis Zayek, Francis Nader, Mohamed Diab, and Tony Tannoury | Adam Taha, Francis Zayek, Francis Nader, Mohamed Diab, and Tony Tannoury | Adam Taha, Francis Zayek, Francis Nader, Mohamed Diab, and Tony Tannoury | Adam Taha, Francis Zayek, Francis Nader, Mohamed Diab, and Tony Tannoury | Adam Taha, Francis Zayek, Francis Nader, Mohamed Diab, and Tony Tannoury |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Sharing The Stage and Embracing Change | Environment And Sustainability | Maher Damak, Ibrahim Al-Husseini, and Shihab Kuran | Maher Damak, Ibrahim Al-Husseini, and Shihab Kuran | Maher Damak, Ibrahim Al-Husseini, and Shihab Kuran | Maher Damak, Ibrahim Al-Husseini, and Shihab Kuran | Maher Damak, Ibrahim Al-Husseini, and Shihab Kuran |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Sharing The Stage and Embracing Change | Arts And Design | Mohannad Malas, and Andy Cohen | Mohannad Malas, and Andy Cohen | Mohannad Malas, and Andy Cohen | Mohannad Malas, and Andy Cohen | Mohannad Malas, and Andy Cohen |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Sharing The Stage and Embracing Change | Business Development | Bill Carpou, Jeff Wolfe, Fabian Battaglia, Bryan Liu and Sesha Neervannan | Bill Carpou, Jeff Wolfe, Fabian Battaglia, Bryan Liu and Sesha Neervannan | Bill Carpou, Jeff Wolfe, Fabian Battaglia, Bryan Liu and Sesha Neervannan | Bill Carpou, Jeff Wolfe, Fabian Battaglia, Bryan Liu and Sesha Neervannan | Bill Carpou, Jeff Wolfe, Fabian Battaglia, Bryan Liu and Sesha Neervannan |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Stories That Inspire / How to Build a Successful Business | Emile Haddad, Maha Alami, George AlTirs, Larbi Benslimane, Rana Salam |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Attracting Investors / What Entrepreneurs Need to Know | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz | Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | The Power of Youth / Steering Philanthropic Efforts and Capital Allocation Towards Effective Change | Dr. Richard Westmark | Dr. Richard Westmark | Dr. Richard Westmark | Dr. Richard Westmark | Dr. Richard Westmark | Dr. Richard Westmark | Dr. Richard Westmark |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | From Human to Humane / Emergency Response and Long Term Commitments | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher | Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Healthcare & Science / Geographic Disparities and Volunteerism | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Elevate to Better Contribute / The Role of Arabs in Shaping the Global Healthcare and Research Landscape | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi | Dr. Ghida AlJuburi |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Facing the Pandemic / Creating Change Where it Counts | Dr. François Nader | Dr. François Nader | Dr. François Nader | Dr. François Nader | Dr. François Nader | Dr. François Nader | Dr. François Nader |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Women in Leadership Roles / Transcending Boundaries | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila | Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Create Don't Wait / Inviting Women into the Workplace | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader | Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader |
| 2022 | Miami | The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders | Empowering Women through Higher Education | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
| 2018 | Kuwait | Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East | Ending violence against children globally | Children Rights Activist Kailash Satyarthi (Keynote Speaker) |
| 2018 | Kuwait | Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East | Cities of today, talents of tomorrow | Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer | Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer | Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer | Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer | Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer | Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer |
| 2018 | Kuwait | Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East | Art, an ideal for sale? | Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater | Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater | Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater | Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater | Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater | Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater |
| 2018 | Kuwait | Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East | Of group dynamics and women empowerment | Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh | Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh | Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh | Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh | Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh | Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh |
| 2018 | Kuwait | Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East | Dreams of a refugee | Mostafa Salameh | Mostafa Salameh | Mostafa Salameh | Mostafa Salameh | Mostafa Salameh | Mostafa Salameh |
| 2018 | Kuwait | Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East | Breaking streotypes through sports | Manal Rostom | Manal Rostom | Manal Rostom | Manal Rostom | Manal Rostom | Manal Rostom |

### Gallery

* TAKminds launch in Kuwait, 2018.

## Award ceremonies

| Location | Date | Year |
| Muscat | 3 February (2024) | 2023 |
| Abu Dhabi | 26 October | 2022 |
| Beirut | 3 December | 2021 |
| Online | 29 November | 2020 |
| Kuwait | 17 November | 2018 |
| Amman | 25 November | 2017 |
| Cairo | 26 November | 2016 |
| Dubai | 14 November | 2015 |
| Marrakesh | 8 November | 2014 |
| Paris | 14 November | 2013 |
| Manama | 30 November | 2012 |
| Doha | 30 April | 2011 |
| Beirut | 25 March | 2010 |

## Laureates selection process

Nominations:
Takreem uses a strict framework for its candidate selection process with one single mandatory prerequisite: Arab ancestry, except for one: the International Contribution to Arab Society category. This framework operates in an unbiased and non-discriminatory manner, giving equal rights to entry without regard to religion, gender, nationality, political beliefs, or age.
Once deemed eligible, candidates are classed in the most suitable category.
Selection process:
Takreem established an evaluation process to assess candidates, select finalists, and determine the winners. The two-stage screening process involves a Selection Board and a Jury Board whose experienced and diligent members evaluate eligible applicants through pre-determined by-laws.
The Selection Board drafts a short list of candidates for the Jury Board to appraise and select a laureate for each of Takreem's nine categories. The grading is classified, and the identity of the laureates is only disclosed on the night of the ceremony.

## Award categories

Takreem presents annual awards in nine categories to individuals or institutions.
* Young Entrepreneur
* Scientific and Technological Achievement
* Cultural Excellence
* Environmental Development and Sustainability
* Outstanding Arab Woman
* Excellence in Education
* Humanitarian and Civic Services
* Corporate Leadership
* International Contribution to Arab Society
Takreem recognizes individuals through three honorary distinctions:
* Lifetime Achievement Award
* Special Distinction
* Legacy Award

## Arbitration mechanism
### Selection process

Takreem established a comprehensive evaluation process to assess candidates, select the finalists, and set the winners apart. The two-stage screening process involves a Nomination Board and a Jury Board whose experienced and diligent members evaluate eligible applicants through pre-determined by-laws.
In the first phase, the Nomination Board identifies candidates deserving of the TAKREEM awards. These candidates are then screened by a committee of experts, which shortlists the finalists for each category.
In the second stage, the Jury Board convenes, deliberates, and selects a laureate for each of Takreem's nine categories. The grading is kept confidential, and the identities of the laureates are revealed only on the night of the ceremony. Throughout this process, the TAKREEM team acts solely as advisors and does not participate in the evaluation process.

### Jury board members

| Years | Names |
| 2024 | Mr. Fares Akkad, Mrs. Paula Al Askari, HE Sheikha Alanoud Bint Hamad Al-Thani, Mr. Khalid Janahi, Mrs. Dania Haffar-Bazzy, Mr. Salah Khalil, Dr. Hiam Ali, Mrs. Mayada Himani, Mr. Karim Abdel Mottal, HE Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Mr. Ramez Shehadi, and Mr. Ziad Al-Turki. |
| 2023 | Mr. Fares Akkad, Mrs. Paula Al Askari, HE Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al-Thani, Mr. Khalil Janahi, Mrs. Rana Zaim Idriss, Mr. Maher Kaddoura, Mr. Salah Khalil, Mr. Shwan Taha, HE Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Mr. Ramez Shehadi, Mrs. Basma Al Sulaiman, Dr. Hiam Ali. |
| 2022 | Mr. Youssef Dib, Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, HRH Princess Alia Tabbaa, HE Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mrs. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Shwan Taha, Dr. Jala Makhzoumi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Mr. Ramez Shehadi, HE Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Fares Akkad, Mrs. Hanan Sayed Worrell, Mr. Samir Brikho, Mr. Jassim Al Mansoori and Mrs. Maha Kaddoura. |
| 2021 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Ms. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Emile Haddad, Mr. Shwan Taha, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mrs. Maha Kaddoura, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Riad Al-Sadik, Mr. Elie Khouri, Dr. Paul Salem, Dr. Hilal Al Sayer, Mr. Samir Brikho, Dr. Akef El Maghraby and Faisal Tamer. |
| 2020 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Ms. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Emile Haddad, Mr. Shwan Taha, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mrs. Maha Kaddoura, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Riad Al-Sadik, Mr. Elie Khouri, and Dr. Paul Salem. |
| 2019 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi, Ms. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Emile Haddad, Mr. Shwan Taha, Mr. Rafik Ben Ayed, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Ms. Maha Kaddoura, Dr. Hilal Al Sayer and Dr. Farida Allaghi. |
| 2018 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Dr. Akef El Maghraby, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Mr. Aziz Mekouar, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Elyès Jouini, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Sheikha Hala Al-Khalifa, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mr. Riad Al Sadik, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki. |
| 2017 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Dr. Akef El Maghraby, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Sheikha Hala Al-Khalifa, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Mr. Marc Levy, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mr. Riad Al Sadik, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samir Brikho. |
| 2016 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mr. Riad Al Sadik, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samer Khoury, Mr. Samir Brikho, Mr. Thomas Abraham. |
| 2015 | Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Mrs. Asma Seddiq Al-Mutawa, Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Prince Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud, Mr. Marc Levy, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samer Khoury, Mr. Samir Assaf, Mr. Samir Brikho, Mr. Thomas Abraham. |
| 2014 | Mr. André Azoulay, Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Mr. Moataz Al-Alfi, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samer Khoury, Dr. Suad Juffali. |
| 2013 | Prof. Alain Carpentier, Mr. Amin Maalouf, Mr. André Azoulay, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Dr. Leila Sharaf, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Prince Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi. |
| 2012 | Mr. Amin Maalouf, Mr. André Azoulay, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Dr. Leila Sharaf, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Mr. Raja Sidawi. |
| 2011 | Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mr. Raja Sidawi. |
| 2010 | Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, Dr. Marwan Muasher. |

## Laureates

| Years | Young Entrepreneur | Scientific and Technological Achievement | Cultural Excellence | Environmental Development and Sustainability | Outstanding Arab Woman | Excellence in Education | Humanitarian and Civic Services | Corporate Leadership | International Contribution to Arab Society |
| 2023 | Anis Kallel | Rachid Deriche | Arab Fund for Arts and Culture | Yousef Alhorr | Amani El Tunsi | Nayla Zreik Fahed | N/A | Hatem Dowidar | N/A |
| 2022 | Ahmad AlZaini | Hala Zreiqat | Naseer Shamma | Razan Al Mubarak | Manahel Thabet | Ghada Feghali | Zeena Salman | Samer Khoury | Leonard Education Organization |
| 2022 | Ahmad AlZaini | Hala Zreiqat | Naseer Shamma | Environment Arabia Consultancy Services (EACS) | Manahel Thabet | Ghada Feghali | Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) | Samer Khoury | Leonard Education Organization |
| 2021 | Omar Itani | Mohamed-Slim Alouini | Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi | Bkerzay | Balghis Badri | World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) | Women's Program Association (WPA) | Carl Bistany | N/A |
| 2021 | Omar Itani | Mohamed-Slim Alouini | Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi | Raya Ani | Balghis Badri | World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) | Osama AlThini | Carl Bistany | N/A |
| 2019 | Rami Al-Qawasmi | Hilal Lashuel | Karim Wasfi | Mazin Qumsyeh | Essma Ben Hamida | Haifa Jamal Al Alil | Husham Al Thahabi | George Bitar | MENTOR |
| 2019 | Rami Al-Qawasmi | Hilal Lashuel | Khalidy Library | The Association for The Protection of The Environment | Essma Ben Hamida | INJAZ Al Arab | Husham Al Thahabi | George Bitar | MENTOR |
| 2018 | Nadine Hachach | Rachid Yazami | Ahmed Mater | Majdah bint Mohamed Ahmed Aburas | Fareah Al Saqqaf | Tahar Ben Lakhdar | Magda Gobran | Emile Haddad | ANERA |
| 2018 | Sami Hourani | Rachid Yazami | Ahmed Mater | Majdah bint Mohamed Ahmed Aburas | Fareah Al Saqqaf | Tahar Ben Lakhdar | Magda Gobran | Emile Haddad | ANERA |
| 2017 | Ghanim Al-Muftah | Zohair Al Halees | Arab American National Museum | Sarah Toumi | Maali Alasousi | Nahla Hwalla | JUSOOR | Raymond Debbane | Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture |
| 2016 | Ziad Sankari | Tarek Amin | Fanni Raghman Anni | Fatima Jibrell | Zainab Salbi | Al Nayzak | Azza Abdel Hameed | Selim A. Bassoul | ASHOKA |
| 2015 | Khalid Al-Khudair$^{[28]}$ | Fadlo R. Khuri | Al Kamandjati | Lebanon Eco Movement | Vian Dakhil | Rawan Barakat | Jumana Odeh | Nabil Habayeb | Save the Children |
| 2014 | Kamel Al-Asmar | Lihadh Al-Gazali | The Edward Said National Conservatory for Music | Applied Research Institute | Amal Basha | Azza Kamel | Amina Laraki Slaoui | Samih Toukan | Palestine Children's Relief Fund |
| 2013 | Khaled Al Sabawi | Amin Kassis | George Tarabichi | Sameh Seif Ghali | Hanaa Edwar | Jihad Shoja'eyeh | Nadwa Qaragholi | George Altirs | Education for Employment |
| 2012 | Habib Haddad | Nagy Habib | Samia Zaru | The Shouf Biosphere Reserve | Magda El Sanousi | A. M. Qattan Foundation | SESOBEL | Saad Abdullatif | Actes Sud Sindbad Publishing |
| 2011 | Samar Muhareb | Mujid Kazimi | Mohamad Ghani Hikmat | Nature Iraq | Souhayr Belhassen | Elham Community | Suad Juffali | Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad | George Galloway |
| 2010 | Rana Shanawani | Abdel Magid Hammouda | Jack Shaheen Salma Khadra Jayussi | Environmena Power Systems | Nahida Nakad | Saouma BouJaoude | Arcenciel | N/A | CAABU |

### Honorary distinctions

| Years | Lifetime Achievement | Special Distinction | Legacy Award |
| 2023 | Ghassan Abu-Sittah | Mohammed Al-Zubair | N/A |
| 2023 | Ghassan Abu-Sittah | Dar Al Atta'a | N/A |
| 2023 | Ghassan Abu-Sittah | Journalists at the Frontline | N/A |
| 2021 | Suad Amiry | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | Claude Doumet-Serhal | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | Stephane Attali | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud | N/A |
| 2018 | Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah | Sir Magdi Yacoub Nadia Sakati | Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| 2017 | Maroun Semaan | Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Melek El Nimer Nabil Nahas | King Hussein Bin Talal |
| 2016 | Zaha Hadid Bill Gates Faten Hamama | Princess Ghida Talal Etel Adnan | N/A |
| 2015 | Ghazi Algosaibi Riad Al-Sadik Mamdouha El-Sayed Bobst | Hilal and Margaret Al Sayer | N/A |
| 2014 | Ghassan Tueni Gilbert Chagouri | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | Alia El Solh | N/A | N/A |
| 2012 | Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan Jimmy Carter | Anthony Shadid | N/A |
| 2011 | Hasib Sabbagh Helen Thomas | N/A | N/A |

## Takreem Foundation Spring Gala

On 9th May 2024, under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco, this flagship event, themed ‘Art for a Cause,’ brought together personalities from around the world to promote cultural exchange and support essential humanitarian causes.
The evening featured international performance by Bachar Mar-Khalifa, Additionally, honours were given to each of Samia Halabi, Abdil Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi and the late Iskandar Safa

## Takreem America

In 2019, Takreem established a branch in the United States, Takreem America, also known as Takreem USA.