The Mahatma Gandhi Global
Nonviolence Award is bestowed upon an individual in recognition for
outstanding work and contributions to the promotion of human
welfare and to social, economic, political, and religious
transformation through nonviolence and other Gandhian methods. The
award consists of a certificate, a shawl, and a bronze statue of
Mahatma Gandhi presented at a public ceremony on James Madison
University campus.
The award is given every two years.
The inaugural award was given in 2007.
2007 Gandhi Award
Recipient:
The Most Reverend Desmond M.
Tutu
Anglican Archbishop Emeritus of
Cape Town, South Africa
Nobel Peace
Laureate
2009 Gandhi Award
Recipient
To be Announced on October 2,
2008
