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In 1996, the United States of the World and the Fondazione Mediterraneo established the Mediterranean Awards (with various categories) that are granted every year to eminent personalities from the worlds of arts and culture, politics and science and social disciplines, whose actions have contributed to reducing tensions, breaking down cultural barriers and developing shared values in the Greater Mediterranean.
This Award is considered one of the most prestigious acknowledgements in the world.

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Civil Society

ŠTEFAN FÜLE - 2014
Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy - UE

The prize is awarded to Commissioner Štefan Füle For having conferred civil so- ciety a leading role, in decision- making over processes of gover- nance and democracy, especially across the Mediterranean coun- tries For its role as promoter of democracy and participation, the initiative of the “Structured Dia- logue” between civil society, lo- cal authorities, and the European Union is a fundamental tool to re- launch Europe and its partnership with the Southern Mediterranean countries.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 27 october 2014


ROMANO PRODI - 2014
President of the European Commission - ITALY

For the far-sightedness by which, in his capacity as President of the European Commission, he wanted to assign a key role in European policies to the dialogue among cultures and civilizations . The result of the work carried out by the “High-Level Advisory Group” – set up by him in 2002 – is still today a reference for the Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and for the cultural and social interaction in the region, being a founding pillar of “Anna Lindh” Foundation.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 27 october 2014


ANDREU CLARET - 2014
Executive Director of the Foundation Anna Lindh - SPAIN

For his commitment for the dialogue among Euro-Mediterranean civil societies and for his ability, as Executive Director, to relaunch the “Anna Lindh” Foundation in a delicate moment of its development.
The rigor and the managerial skills that are his characteristics have made efficient an articulated and complex action, laying the foundations to relaunch this institution in spite of the so grave historical moment we are going through.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014


GENERAL UNION OF CULTURAL CENTERS - 2013
GAZA - PALESTINA

For having contributed to integration and cooperation among young people in Palestine and other countries by undertaking precise actions to restore dignity and prestige to Palestine, as well as giving hope to young people for a future with peace, solidarity and mutual respect. Undertaking careful reforms for the inclusion of young Palestinians is just one concrete example of good practice.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 05 april 2013


YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE (ORC) TUZLA - 2012
Miralem Tursinovic' - Director
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

For having contributed to the integration and cooperation between young people in the former Yugoslav Republics, thanks to an careful and impartial historical interpretation of the recent war and joint projects for integration and partnership with youths and networks of young people involved in Civil Society initiatives in Euro.-Mediterranean countries.

Awarding Ceremony
Cipro, 10 november 2012


ABDELMAKSOUD RACHDI - 2010
President of the Euromed NGO Platform - MOROCCO

For his involvment and his action in promoting the role of civil society in the decision‑making processes within the Euro‑Mediterranean area. The Euromed NGO platform he presides constitutes the reference to gather and enhance th main actors of the Euro‑Mediterranean Civil Society.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 june 2010

Community Service

CARLO GIOVANARDI - 2010
Undersecretary at the Italian Prime Ministry -  ITALY

Thanks to his commitment, the National Community Service has played a fundamental role by offering young people the opportunity to defend their Country – as peace operators both in Italy and across the World – also constructing a solidarity bridge between Europe and Mediterranean Countries.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 june 2010

Cultural Heritage

ROBERTO REGGI - 2018
Director General of the State Property Agency - ITALY

The award was assigned to Roberto Reggi for his efforts in the valorisation and redevelopment of Italian public real estate assets. His strategic vision aimed at the recovery and regeneration of public property has allowed in recent years to transform old abandoned buildings, urban vacuums, opportunities for development and economic and social growth for the country. At the helm of the Agenzia del Demanio, thanks also to the support of a united and motivated "team", it was able to grasp the market's expectations, combining it with the regulatory opportunities, inserting the assets into suitable circuits for their future destination..

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 3 may 2018


ARTISANS OF ALGERIAN CASBAH - 2014
ALGERY

For their daily commitment to the defense and preservation of the Casbah of Algiers, UNESCO World Heritage Site. This award is given to the hundreds of artisans, merchants, men and women who do not intend to leave the Casbah of Algiers who are building a civic choral system to prevent the destruction of this unique place in Algeria and the Mediterraneano.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014


ICOMOS - 2013
International Council of Monuments and Sites

The Consiglio Internazionale dei Monumenti e dei Siti (ICOMOS) is a global NGO whose mission is to promote, conserve, utilize and valorize monuments and sites. Thanks to its actions, the evolution and circulation of ideas promote a new sensitivity towards the use of cultural heritage in the Mediterranean and the rest of the world. Diversity, collegiality and impartiality are the fundamental values which lie at the heart of exchange between countries of the North and South throughout the world. Renewed solidarity channeled through young people will contribute to the indispensible process of sensitization and education towards the conservation of monumental heritage.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 4 january 2013


IRINA BOKOVA -2012
Director General UNESCO - BULGARIA

For her commitment to the defense and protection of world cultural heritage as well as for strengthening the cultural diplomacy as a fundamental basis for peace and mutual respect among peoples. In particular, through her actions, she has created a space with which to recognize the value of immaterial and intangible cultures, considering them as the world heritage of mankind.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 3 september 2012


LADY YVONNE COCHRANE SURSOCK - 2010
Philantropist - LEBANON

For her activity in favour of the historical, artistic, architectural, environmental and cultural heritage of Mediterranean Countries, in particular of Lebanon. By her actions, she has favoured – considering it one of the aspects of the historical heritage – the reintegration of the communities of migrants within their countries of origin.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 june 2010