Of course, these awards honor not only the individual who is recognized but the effort of which the individual is a part. Truly extraordinary people have received this prize, including Albert Schweitzer, Linus Pauling, Martin Luther King, Jr., the XIVth Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa. These individuals have stood out for their leadership, but they haven't been alone. They have been courageous and outspoken. They have been willing to stand alone, but they haven't needed to because many have stood with them.
Peace takes more than a few courageous leaders.
It takes millions of people willing to join in, and act for peace at critical junctures. From its beginning, the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation has made annual awards for Distinguished Peace Leadership . These awards have gone to some truly remarkable individuals, including some of those who also received the Nobel Peace Prize. In presenting our awards, we sought to inspire other individuals, and particularly young people, to make greater personal efforts for peace. The award that is presented has the outline of the globe etched in crystal.