This is the first time ever that the prize has gone to a Latin American based organization. In the name of the street children of Latin American, Harris is expected to thank the Hilton foundation for this huge honor and pay tribute to Casa Alianza supporters around the world. Today's events include an internationally assembly of world leaders, including the former prime minister of South Korea Ambassador Lee Hong-Koo and international peace negotiator Giandomenico Picco. Queen Noor of Jordan will lead the discussion during the gathering and is to deliver the keynote address at the prize giving ceremony. The entire assembly and prize giving dinner, are to be webcast giving you the opportunity to follow events as they happen.
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For this years prize the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation received 150 nominations. A distinguished international jury is, each year, responsible for choosing the final prize winner. This is the fifth year of the Hilton Prize. Casa Alianza is a non profit organization dedicated to the defense and rehabilitation of street children in Mexico and Central America. Bruce Harris is available for interview with the press in Geneva.