| Year
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Image
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Recipient
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Nationality or Base Country
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Citation
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| 2009 |
 |
Deep Joshi
(b. 1947) |
 India |
"for his vision and leadership in bringing professionalism to the NGO movement in India by effectively combining 'head' and 'heart' in the transformative work of rural development."
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|
Krisana Kraisintu
(b. 1957) |
 Thailand |
"for placing pharmaceutical rigor at the service of patients through her untiring and fearless dedication to producing much-needed generic drugs in Thailand and elsewhere in the world."
|
 |
Ma Jun
(b. 1968) |
 China |
"for harnessing the technology and power of information to address China's water crisis, and mobilizing pragmatic, multisectoral and collaborative efforts to ensure sustainable benefits for China's environment and society."
|
|
Antonio Oposa Jr.
(1924–2015) |
 Philippines |
"for his path-breaking and passionate crusade to engage Filipinos in acts of enlightened citizenship that maximize the power of law to protect and nurture the environment for themselves, their children, and generations still to come."
|
|
Yu Xiaogang
(b. 1950) |
China |
"for fusing social science knowledge with a deep sense of social justice, in assisting dam-affected communities in China to shape the development projects that impact their natural environment and their lives."
|
| 2010 |
 |
Tadatoshi Akiba
(b. 1942) |
 Japan |
"for his principled and determined leadership in a sustained global campaign to mobilize citizens, pressure governments, and build the political will to create a world free from the perils of nuclear war."
|
|
Fu Qiping
(b. 1969) |
China |
"for his enterprising leadership and undeniable success in demonstrating how village-level economic development can be achieved without damage to the environment."
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|
Huo Daishan
(b. 1953) |
China |
"for his selfless and unrelenting efforts, despite formidable odds, to save China's great river Huai and the numerous communities who draw life from it."
|
|
A.H.M. Noman Khan
(b. ?) |
 Bangladesh |
"for his pioneering leadership in mainstreaming persons with disabilities in the development process of Bangladesh, and in working vigorously with all sectors to build a society that is truly inclusive and barrier-free."
|
|
Pan Yue
(b. 1960) |
China |
"for his bold pursuit of a national environmental program, insisting on state and private accountability, encouraging state-citizen dialogue, and raising the environment as an issue of urgent national concern."
|
|
Christopher Bernido
(b. 1956) |
Philippines |
"for their purposeful commitment to both science and nation, ensuring innovative, low-cost, and effective basic education even under Philippine conditions of great scarcity and daunting poverty."
|
|
Maria Victoria Carpio-Bernido
(1961–2022)
|
| 2011 |
|
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) |
Philippines |
"for their collective vision, technological innovations, and partnership practices to make appropriate technologies improve the lives and livelihoods of the rural poor in upland Philippine communities and elsewhere in Asia."
|
 |
Harish Hande
(b. 1967) |
India |
"for his passionate and pragmatic efforts to put solar power technology in the hands of the poor, through a social enterprise that brings customized, affordable, and sustainable electricity to India’s vast rural populace, encouraging the poor to become asset creators."
|
|
Hasanain Juaini
(b. 1964) |
 Indonesia |
"for his holistic, community-based approach to pesantren education in Indonesia, creatively promoting values of gender equality, religious harmony, environmental preservation, individual achievement, and civic engagement among young students and their communities."
|
|
Koul Panha
(b. ?) |
 Cambodia |
"for his determined and courageous leadership of the sustained campaign to build an enlightened, organized and vigilant citizenry who will ensure fair and free elections – as well as demand accountable governance by their elected officials – in Cambodia's nascent democracy."
|
 |
Tri Mumpuni
(b. 1964) |
Indonesia |
"for her determined and collaborative efforts to promote micro hydropower technology, catalyze needed policy changes, and ensure full community participation, in bringing electricity and the fruits of development to the rural areas of Indonesia."
|
| 2012 |
 |
Chen Shu-chu
(b. 1951) |
 Taiwan |
"for the pure altruism of her giving, which reflects a deep, consistent, quiet compassion, and has transformed the lives of the numerous Taiwanese she has unselfishly helped."
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|
Francis Kulandei
(b. 1946) |
India |
"for his visionary zeal, profound faith in community energies and sustained programs in pursuing the holistic economic empowerment of thousands of women and their families in rural India."
|
 |
Syeda Rizwana Hasan
(b. 1968) |
Bangladesh |
"for her uncompromising courage and impassioned leadership in a campaign of judicial activism in Bangladesh that affirms the people
s right to a good environment as nothing less than their right to dignity and life."
|
|
Yang Saing Koma
(b. ?) |
Cambodia |
"for his creative fusion of practical science and collective will that has inspired and enabled vast numbers of farmers in Cambodia to become more empowered and productive contributors to their country's economic growth."
|
|
Romulo Davide
(b. 1934) |
Philippines |
"for his steadfast passion in placing the power of discipline of science in the hands of Filipino farmers, who have consequently multiplied their yields, created productive farming communities, and rediscovered the dignity of their labor."
|
| 2013 |
 |
Ernesto Domingo
(b. 1930) |
Philippines |
"for his exemplary embrace of the social mission of his medical science and profession; his steadfast leadership in pursuing 'health for all' as a shared moral responsibility of all sectors; and his groundbreaking and successful advocacy for neonatal hepatitis vaccination, thereby saving millions of lives in the Philippines."
|
 |
Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi
(Corruption Eradication Commission) |
Indonesia |
"for its fiercely independent and successful campaign against corruption in Indonesia, combining the uncompromising prosecution of erring powerful officials with farsighted reforms in governance systems, and the educative promotion of vigilance, honesty and active citizenship among all Indonesians."
|
|
Lahpai Seng Raw
(b. 1949) |
 Myanmar |
"for her quietly inspiring and inclusive leadership – in the midst of deep ethnic divides and prolonged armed conflict – to regenerate and empower damaged communities and to strengthen local NGOs in promoting a non-violent culture of participation and dialogue as the foundation for Myanmar's peaceful future."
|
|
Shakti Samuha |
 Nepal |
"for transforming their lives in service to other human trafficking survivors; for their passionate dedication towards rooting out a pernicious social evil in Nepal; and for the radiant example they have shown the world in reclaiming the human dignity that is the birthright of all abused women and children everywhere."
|
| 2014 |
 |
Hu Shuli
(b. 1953) |
China |
"for her unrelenting commitment to truthful, relevant, and unassailable journalism; her fearless promotion of transparency and accountability in business and public governance; and her leadership in blazing the way for more profession and independent-minded media practices in China."
|
 |
Saur Marlina Manurung
(b. 1972) |
Indonesia |
"for her ennobling passion to protect and improve the lives of Indonesia's forest people; and her energizing leadership of volunteers in SOKOLA's customized education program that is sensitive to the lifeways of indigenous communities and the unique development challenges they face."
|
 |
Omara Khan Massoudi
(b. 1948) |
 Afghanistan |
"for his courage, labor, and leadership in protecting Afghan cultural heritage, rebuilding an institution vital for Afghanistan's future; and remind his countrymen and peoples everywhere that in recognizing humanity's shared patrimony, we can be inspired to stand together in peace."
|
|
The Citizens Foundation |
 Pakistan |
"for the social vision and high-level professionalism of its founders and those who run its schools in successfully pursuing their conviction that, with sustained civil responsiveness, quality education made available to all – irrespective of religion, gender, or economic status – is the key to Pakistan's brighter future."
|
 |
Wang Canfa
(b. 1958) |
China |
"for his discerning and forceful leadership – through scholarly work, disciplined advocacy, and pro bono public interest litigation – in ensuring that the enlightened and competent practice of environmental law in China effectively protects the rights and lives of victims of environmental abuse, especially the poor and the powerless."
|
| 2015 |
|
Kommaly Chanthavong
(b. 1950) |
 Laos |
"for her fearless, indomitable spirit to revive and develop the ancient Laotian art of silk weaving, creating livelihoods for thousands of poor, war-displaced Laotians, and thus preserving the dignity of women and her nation's priceless silken cultural treasure."
|
 |
Ligaya Fernando-Amilbangsa
(b. 1943) |
Philippines |
"for her single-minded crusade in preserving the endangered artistic heritage of southern Philippines, and in creatively propagating a dance form that celebrates and deepens the sense of shared cultural identity among Asians."
|
 |
Anshu Gupta
(b. 1970) |
India |
"for his creative vision in transforming the culture of giving in India; his enterprising leadership in treating cloth as a sustainable development resource for the poor; and in reminding the world that true giving always respects and preserves human dignity."
|
 |
Kyaw Thu
(b. 1959) |
Myanmar |
"for his generous compassion in addressing the fundamental needs of both the living and the dead in Myanmar – regardless of their class or religion – and his channeling personal fame and privilege to mobilize many others toward serving the greater social good."
|
| 2016 |
|
Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers |
Japan |
"for their idealism and spirit of service in advancing the lives of communities other than their own, demonstrating over five decades that it is indeed when people live, work, and think together that they lay the true foundation for peace and international solidarity."
|
 |
Bezwada Wilson
(b. 1966) |
India |
"for his moral energy and prodigious skill in leading a grassroots movement to eradicate the degrading servitude of manual scavenging in India, reclaiming for the dalits the human dignity that is their natural birthright."
|
|
Dompet Dhuafa |
Indonesia |
"for redefining the landscape of zakat-based philanthropy in Indonesia, unleashing the potential of the Islamic faith to uplift, irrespective of their creed, the lives of millions."
|
 |
Conchita Carpio Morales
(b. 1941) |
Philippines |
"for her moral courage and commitment to justice in taking head-on one of the most intractable problems in the Philippines; and promoting by her example of incorruptibility, diligence, vision and leadership, the highest ethical standards in public service."
|
|
Vientiane Rescue |
Laos |
"for its heroic work in saving Laotian lives in a time and place of great need, under the most deprived of circumstances, inspiring by their passionate humanitarianism a similar generosity of spirit in many others."
|
| 2017 |
|
Gethsie Shanmugam
(b. 1934) |
 Sri Lanka |
"for her compassion and courage in working under extreme conditions to rebuild war-scarred lives; her tireless efforts over four decades in building Sri Lanka's capacity for psychosocial support; and her deep inspiring humanity in caring for women and children, war's most vulnerable victims."
|
|
Yoshiaki Ishizawa
(b. 1937) |
Japan |
"for his selfless, steadfast service to the Cambodian people; his inspiring leadership in empowering Cambodians to be proud stewards of their heritage; and his wisdom in reminding us all that cultural monuments like the Angkor Wat are shared treasures whose preservation is thus, also our shared global responsibility."
|
|
Lilia Bagaporo de Lima
(b. 1960) |
Philippines |
"for her unstinting, sustained leadership in building a credible and efficient Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), proving that the honest, competent and dedicated work of public servants can, indeed, redound to real economic benefits to millions of Filipinos."
|
|
Abdon Nababan
(b. ?) |
Indonesia |
"for his brave, self-sacrificing advocacy to give voice and face to his country's IP communities; his principled, relentless yet pragmatic leadership of the world’s largest IP rights movement; and the far-reaching impact of his work on the lives of millions of Indonesians."
|
|
Tony Tay
(b. 1947) |
 Singapore |
"for his quiet, abiding dedication to a simple act of kindness – sharing food with others – and his inspiring influence in enlarging this simple kindness into a collective, inclusive, vibrant volunteer movement that is nurturing the lives of many in Singapore."
|
|
Philippine Educational Theater Association |
Philippines |
"for its bold, collective contributions in shaping the theater arts as a force for social change; its impassioned, unwavering work in empowering communities in the Philippines; and the shining example it has set as one of the leading organizations of its kind in Asia."
|
| 2018 |
 |
Youk Chhang
(b. 1961) |
Cambodia |
"for his great, unstinting labor in preserving the memory of the Cambodian genocide, and his leadership and vision in transforming the memory of horror into a process of attaining and preserving justice in his nation and the world."
|
|
Maria de Lourdes Martins Cruz
(b. 1962) |
 Timor Leste |
"for her pure humanitarianism in uplifting Timor Leste's poor; her courageous pursuit of social justice and peace; and her nurturing the development of autonomous, self-reliant, caring citizens, so vital in new, post-conflict nations in the world."
|
|
Howard Dee
(b. 1930) |
Philippines |
"for his quietly heroic half-century of service to the Filipino people; his abiding dedication to the pursuit of social justice and peace in achieving dignity and progress for the poor; and his being, by hid deeds, a true servant of his faith and an exemplary citizen of his nation."
|
|
Bharat Vatwani
(b. 1958) |
India |
"for his tremendous courage and healing compassion in embracing India's mentally-afflicted destitute, and his steadfast and magnanimous dedication to the work of restoring and affirming the human dignity of even the most ostracized in our midst."
|
|
Vo Thi Hoang Yen
(b. ?) |
 Vietnam |
"for her dauntless spirit and prodigious energy in rising above her condition; her creative, charismatic leadership in the sustained campaign to break down physical and mental barriers that have marginalized PWDs in Vietnam; and for being a shining, inspirational model for the young in her country and elsewhere in the world."
|
 |
Sonam Wangchuk
(b. 1966) |
India |
"for his uniquely systematic, collaborative and community-driven reform of learning systems in remote northern India, thus improving the life opportunities of Ladakhi youth, and his constructive engagement of all sectors in local society to harness sciences and culture creatively for economic progress, thus setting an example for minority peoples in the world."
|
| 2019 |
 |
Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab
(b. 1954) |
Philippines |
"for his compositions and performances that have defined and inspired Filipino popular music across generations; his indomitable, undeterred confidence to selflessly seek, mentor and promote young Filipino musical genius for the global stage; and his showing us all that music can indeed instill pride and joy, and unify people across the many barriers that divide them."
|
|
Kim Jong-ki
(b. 1979) |
 South Korea |
"for his quiet courage in transforming private grief into the mission to protect Korea's youth from the scourge of bullying and violence; his unstinting dedication to the goal of instilling among the young the values of self-esteem, tolerance, and mutual respect; and his effectively mobilizing all sectors of the country in a nationwide driver that has transformed both policy and behaviors towards building a gentler, non-violent society."
|
 |
Ravish Kumar
(b. 1974) |
India |
"for his unfaltering commitment to a professional, ethical journalism of the highest standards; his moral courage in standing up for truth, integrity, and independence; and his principled belief that it is in giving full and respectful voice to the voiceless, in speaking truth bravely yet soberly to power, that journalism fulfills its noblest aims to advance democracy."
|
 |
Angkhana Neelaphaijit
(b. 1956) |
Thailand |
"for her unwavering courage in seeking justice for her husband and many other victims of violence and conflict in southern Thailand; her systematic, unflagging work to reform a flawed and unfair legal system, and the shining proof she is that the humblest ordinary person can achieve national impact in deterring human rights abuses."
|
| 2020 |
Not awarded due to COVID-19 pandemic
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| 2021 |
 |
Muhammad Amjad Saqib
(b. 1957) |
Pakistan |
"for the intelligence and compassion that enabled him to create the largest microfinance institution in Pakistan; his inspiring belief that human goodness and solidarity will find ways to eradicate poverty; and his determination to stay with a mission that has already helped millions of Pakistani families."
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|
Firdausi Qadri
(b. 1951) |
Bangladesh |
"for her passion and lifelong devotion to the scientific profession; her vision of building the human and physical infrastructure that will benefit the coming generation of Bangladeshi scientists, women scientists in particular; and her untiring contributions to vaccine development, advanced biotechnological therapeutics and critical research that has been saving millions of precious lives."
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|
Steven Muncy
(b. 1951) |
Philippines
 United States |
"for his unshakable belief in the goodness of man that inspires in others the desire to serve; his life lifelong dedication to humanitarian work, refugee assistance, and peace building; and his untiring pursuit of dignity, peace, and harmony for people in exceptionally difficult circumstances in Asia."
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|
Roberto Ballon
(b. 1968) |
Philippines |
"for his inspiring determination in leading his fellow fisherfolk to revive a dying fishing industry by creating a sustainable marine environment for this generation and generations to come; and his shining example of how everyday acts of heroism can truly be extraordinary and transformative."
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|
Watchdoc Media Mandiri |
Indonesia |
"for its highly principled crusade for an independent media organization, and digital technology in its effort to transform Indonesia's media landscape; and its commitment to a vision of the people themselves as makers of media and shapers of their own world."
|
| 2022 |
|
Sotheara Chhim
(b. ?) |
Cambodia |
"for his calm courage in surmounting deep trauma to become his people’s healer; his transformative work amidst great need and seemingly insurmountable difficulties, and for showing that daily devotion to the best of one’s profession can itself be a form of greatness."
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|
Tadashi Hattori
(b. 1964) |
Japan |
"for his simple humanity and extraordinary generosity as a person and a professional; his skill and compassion in restoring the gift of sight to tens of thousands of people not his own; and the inspiration he has given, by his shining example, that one person can make a difference in helping kindness flourish in the world."
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|
Bernadette J. Madrid
(b. ?) |
Philippines |
"for her unassuming and steadfast commitment to a noble and demanding advocacy; her leadership in running a multisectoral, multidisciplinary effort in child protection that is admired in Asia; and her competence and compassion in devoting herself to seeing that every abused child lives in a healing, safe, and nurturing society."
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| 2023 |
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Eugenio Lemos
(b. ?) |
Timor Leste |
"for his indomitable spirit in uplifting the lives of local communities, his vision and passion in integrating local and indigenous cultures in his advocacy for the care of the environment and the well-being of people; and for being truly a man of and for his people, and thus for the world as well."
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Miriam Coronel-Ferrer
(b. ?) |
Philippines |
"for her deep, unwavering belief in the transformative power of non-violent strategies in peace building, her cool intelligence and courage in surmounting difficulties to convey the truth that it is through inclusion rather than division that peace can be won and sustained, and her unstinting devotion to the agenda of harnessing the power of women in creating a just and peaceful world."
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Ravi Kannan R
(b. ?) |
India |
"for his devotion to his profession’s highest ideals of public service, his combination of skill, commitment, and compassion in pushing the boundaries of people-centered, pro-poor health care and cancer care, and for having built, without expectation of reward, a beacon of hope for millions in the Indian state of Assam, thus setting a shining example for all."
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