Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Award for Uplifting Human Values
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's message of compassion, commitment to society, and a universal understanding of life, has resounded in the lives of millions worldwide. Through the regeneration of human values, he seeks global peace and development by bringing about sustained individual commitment to joyful living, selfless service and self-awareness. He has put this into action by creating the Art of Living Foundation and the International Association for Human Values. The Art of Living Foundation is represented in 140 countries, making it amongst the largest United Nations’ accredited organizations in the world.
As part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration, the Art of Living Foundation has established the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Award for Uplifting Human Values. This Award seeks to recognize members of our society who have demonstrated their commitments to improve human values in our communities hence create a better world.
This award is being given in four different categories. These categories are:
- Non-profit
- For-profit business
- Faith-based
- Youth
The nomination process is now closed. Our list of nominees include:
- Alka Subramanian, Director, Power of Love Foundation
- Alpha Phi Omega, UCSD
- Angela Brannon, Its All About The Kids
- Arun Datta, Professor, National University
- Arusha Project, UCSD
- Azim Khamisa, Founder/CEO, TKF Foundation
- Barbara Fields Pope
- Bill Menish, NBC San Diego
- Candy Young
- Carolina Bracamonte
- Charles I Cheneweth Foundation
- Chris Rutgers, Founder, Outdoor Outreach
- Christine Elliott/John McNeil
- Chuck Lowery, Owner, Pacific Bakery
- Circle-K UCSD, SDSU & other chapters in SD
- Co-Habitat
- Daniella Gram, Kids for Peace and Student Peace Alliance
- Dr. Anita Figueredo
- Dr. Ida Greene, Founder, Our Place Center of Self-Esteem
- Dr. M.C. Madhavan, Professor, SDSU
- Dr. Ross Carlson, M.D.
- Enrique Morones
- Father Joe
- Federation of Indian Association
- Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
- George W. Bush, President, United States
- Helice Bridges, Blue Ribbons
- Imam Sharif Bathiki
- Intervarsity UCSD & other chapters in SD
- Invitrogen Corporation
- Irwin Jacobs
- Jae Marciano, Executive Director, Trauma Intervention Programs of San Diego County, Inc
- Jewel Kilcher, Singer, Humanitarian
- Jo Ann Anderson, Vice President - Development, Alzheimer's Association
- Joanne Tawfilis
- John Falchi, First Unitarian Church
- Karl and Jeanne Anthony, Entertainment
- Kathleen Bade, News 8 Team - Anchor, KFMB
- Katy Guard, Yoga Teacher
- Leane Marchese, Executive Director, ElderHelp of San Diego
- Malin Burnham
- Mario Lopez, Actor
- Mary Ferro, Volunteer Coordinator/Community Development, St. Clare's Home, Inc
- Michele Little, Founder, Unite in Peace
- Minister Tukufu Kalonji, Serudj Institute of Effective Socialization
- Monarch School Project
- Nokia, Inc
- North County Life Line Inc
- Pfizer
- Project Concern International
- Qualcomm Inc
- Rev. Carla A. Friedrich, Swedenborgian Church of San Diego
- Rev. Wayne F. Sanders
- Rick Koca, Founder, Stand Up For Kids
- San Diego American Red Cross
- San Diego Family Justice Center
- San Diego Food Bank
- San Diego Foundation for Change
- San Diego National Bank
- San Diego Social Venture Partners
- San Diego Youth and Community Services (SDYCS)
- Sandra McBrayer
- SAY San Diego
- Susan Stames Hall, Founder & Executive Director, The Angel's Depot
- TIP San Diego
- Walter Philips
- Win Cox, President, Women's Empowerment International
- Women's Empowerment International
- Zeena Khalfan
In selecting candidates for the award, the committee has looked at various factors. These include:
- Demonstrating commitment to upholding the Human Values which unify our community
- Emboding the spirit of compassion, respect and upliftment of the individual
- Working to build understanding between multicultural communities
- Employing non-violent means for creating social transformation
- Initiating change for greater understanding of environmental concerns
- Implementing creative solutions for conflict resolution
- Dedication to generating harmony in our society
A committee of reviewers external to the Art of Living Foundation review candidates against these criteria. In making the selection, the nominees may meet three or more of the criteria established above. The recipient will receive the award on the February 17.
The deadline for sending nominations has passed!
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