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The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards is an annual international awards program that recognizes and celebrates individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to peace and conflict resolution on a global scale. The awards are named in honor of Max Mark-Cranbrook, a renowned peace advocate and philanthropist.<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref>
The '''Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards''' is an annual international awards program presented by Rotary International, that recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to domestic and international peace. It is presented with The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), [[Wayne State University]] in [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]], in the United States.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/|title=2019 Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lectures & Peace Maker Awards|first=Lauren|last=Heinonen|date=September 27, 2019}}</ref>


History
== History ==
The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards were founded with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution in a world often plagued by violence and discord. The awards seek to acknowledge the remarkable efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in fostering peace and harmony across borders.
The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards were founded with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution. The awards seek to acknowledge the efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in fostering peace and harmony across borders, as well as tackling some of the gravest social justice issues such as gendered violence, [[human trafficking]] and [[modern slavery]], gun violence and mass incarceration, human rights, addiction and depression, indigenous rights, and other issues.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/former-fashion-photographer-becomes-peace-in-the-streets-activist|title=Peace in the Streets Conference &#124; Windsor Star}}</ref> The annual Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Lecture was incorporated into Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in its annual Community Peacemaker Awards program in 2009.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://today.wayne.edu/news/2010/03/30/former-president-of-ireland-and-international-peace-activist-mary-robinson-to-speak-at-wayne-state-university-april-22-3648|title=Former president of Ireland and international peace activist Mary Robinson to speak at Wayne State University, April 22|date=May 15, 2018|website=Today@Wayne}}</ref>


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In 2019 the awards ceremony was held at the [[Arab American National Museum]] in [[Dearborn, Michigan]], with the Center for Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2022, they were held at the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State.<ref name="auto1"/>
Award Categories
The awards program features two categories to recognize various aspects of peacebuilding and conflict resolution, including:
Global Awardees - This category honors leaders who have dedicated their lives to advancing the cause of peace and have a substantial record of accomplishment and who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in peacemaking efforts.


== Notable awardees ==
Community Awardees: Celebrating community leaders who have made notable contributions to peace and conflict resolution, inspiring their peers and communities.
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| ''Bishop [[Desmond Tuto]]''
| Anti-apartheid and human rights activist, Nobel Prize Winner<ref name="auto"/>
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| ''Dr. [[Noam Chomsky]]''
| Author, Linguist, Activist, Intellectual Historian<ref name="auto"/>
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| ''[[Abigail Disney]]''
| Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker<ref name="auto"/>
|-
| ''Dr. [[Izzeldin Abuelaish]]''
| Israeli-Palestinian Human Rights Activist known as "The Martin Luther King of the Middle East"<ref name="auto"/>
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| ''[[Mary Robinson]]''
| Former President of Ireland UN High Commissioner for Refugee and Human Rights<ref name="auto1"/>
|-
| ''[[Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri]]''
| Filmmaker, photographer, human rights and social justice activist<ref name="auto"/>
|-
| ''[[Samantha Fuentes]] ''
| Parkland Survivor and Student Activist<ref name="auto"/>
|-
| ''Dr. [[Sakena Yacoobi]]''
| Founder of the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), Vice President of Hope International (CHI)<ref name="auto"/>
|-
| ''[[Howard Zinn]]''
| American Historian and Activist<ref name="auto"/>
|-
| ''[[Dr. Craig Spencer]]''
| Ebola survivor and Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.a2rotary.org/2022-global-peacemaker-awards-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-sun-sep-25/2022-peacemaker-awards/|title=2022 Peacemaker Awards|first=Lauren|last=Heinonen}}</ref>
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==References==
Nomination and Selection Process
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Nominees for the Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards are typically submitted by a panel of experts, organizations, and the general public. The selection process involves a rigorous evaluation of each nominee's contributions to peace, their impact, and the sustainability of their efforts. A distinguished panel of judges, comprising experts in peace and conflict resolution, carefully assesses the nominations and selects the winners in each category.


[[Category:Peace awards]]
Global Peacemaker Award Ceremony and Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lectures
[[Category:Rotary International]]
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The annual award ceremony is a high-profile event attended by prominent figures in the fields of peace and diplomacy. It provides a platform to showcase the achievements of the awardees and inspire others to join the global efforts for peace. In 2019 the ceremony was held at the [[Arab American National Museum]] in Dearborn Michigan, with the Center for Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2022, they were held at the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State.
[[Category:Annual events]]

[[Category:International awards]]
Notable Global Awardees
[[Category:Wayne State University]]
Over the years, the Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards have recognized numerous individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to global peace and conflict resolution. Some notable awardees include [[Dr. Noam Chomsky]], Author, Activist, Intellectual Historian, [[Bishop Desmond Tuto]], Nobel Prize Winner, [[Pete Seeger]], Folk Music Legend and Peace Activist, [[Abigail Disney]], Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker, [[Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish]], Israeli-Palestinian Human Rights Activist, [[Mary Robinson]], Former President of Ireland UN High Commissioner for Refugee and Human Rights, [[Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri]] filmmaker and activist, [[Dr. Sakena Yacoobi]], [[Samantha Fuentes]] Parkland Survivor and Student Activist, [[Howard Zinn]], American Historian and Activist,<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2019-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-peace-maker-awards/</ref> and [[Dr. Craig Spencer]] and Ebola survivor and Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine.<ref>https://www.a2rotary.org/2022-global-peacemaker-awards-max-mark-cranbrook-peace-lectures-sun-sep-25/2022-peacemaker-awards/</ref>

Notable Community Awardees
Awardees include [[Alice Jay]], Founder of Sister Survivors, Rev [[Faith Fowler]] Cass Corridor Social Services, [[Najah

Latest revision as of 01:00, 8 October 2023

The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards is an annual international awards program presented by Rotary International, that recognizes individuals for exceptional contributions to domestic and international peace. It is presented with The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States.[1]

History

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The Max Mark-Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Awards were founded with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation, and conflict resolution. The awards seek to acknowledge the efforts of individuals and organizations that have made significant strides in fostering peace and harmony across borders, as well as tackling some of the gravest social justice issues such as gendered violence, human trafficking and modern slavery, gun violence and mass incarceration, human rights, addiction and depression, indigenous rights, and other issues.[2] The annual Cranbrook Global Peacemaker Lecture was incorporated into Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict Studies in its annual Community Peacemaker Awards program in 2009.[3]

In 2019 the awards ceremony was held at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, with the Center for Peace & Conflict Studies. In 2022, they were held at the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Wayne State.[3]

Notable awardees

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Name Description
Bishop Desmond Tuto Anti-apartheid and human rights activist, Nobel Prize Winner[1]
Dr. Noam Chomsky Author, Linguist, Activist, Intellectual Historian[1]
Abigail Disney Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker[1]
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish Israeli-Palestinian Human Rights Activist known as "The Martin Luther King of the Middle East"[1]
Mary Robinson Former President of Ireland UN High Commissioner for Refugee and Human Rights[3]
Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri Filmmaker, photographer, human rights and social justice activist[1]
Samantha Fuentes Parkland Survivor and Student Activist[1]
Dr. Sakena Yacoobi Founder of the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL), Vice President of Hope International (CHI)[1]
Howard Zinn American Historian and Activist[1]
Dr. Craig Spencer Ebola survivor and Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine [4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Heinonen, Lauren (September 27, 2019). "2019 Max Mark-Cranbrook Peace Lectures & Peace Maker Awards".
  2. ^ "Peace in the Streets Conference | Windsor Star".
  3. ^ a b c "Former president of Ireland and international peace activist Mary Robinson to speak at Wayne State University, April 22". Today@Wayne. May 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Heinonen, Lauren. "2022 Peacemaker Awards".
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