Background and History

Established in 2007 when Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri were approached and requested to raise awareness about peace work, the El-Hibri Peace Education Prize recognizes outstanding individuals or organizations in peace education demonstrating successful and innovative approaches to promoting peace and social justice globally. The Prize is awarded annually at the El-Hibri Peace Education Prize Ceremony in Washington, DC.

The Prize

• Cash award of $20,000;
• Public recognition of achievements;
• Promotion of the Laureate’s work; and
• Assistance in arranging speaking engagements to raise awareness about Peace Education.

Selection

All Prize Laureates are selected based on nominations. The selection process may include interviews with references who can speak to the nominee’s contributions to the field of Peace Education.

The selection of the prize Laureate is made by El-Hibri Peace Education Prize Selection Committee, chaired by Nonviolence International President Mubarak Awad. Membership of the Committee includes experts in the field of Peace Education and Prize Laureates.

The El-Hibri Peace Education Prize will be presented at the annual El-Hibri Peace Education Prize Ceremony in Washington, DC.

Timeline

July 15, 2013:       Nominations Due

July 30, 2013:       Selection of 10 Semi-Finalists

August 6, 2013:   Selection of 3 Finalists

October 3, 2013: Celebratory Reception in Washington, DC

 Nomination Procedure

If necessary, please print and mail the nomination form to:
The El-Hibri Peace Education Prize
c/o Nonviolence International
4000 Albemarle Street, NW
Suite 401
Washington, DC 20016
USA

You Can fill the Nomination Form Online  or download the nomination form and email it along with your supporting documents to[email protected]