30 August 2006

2007 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVIST OF THE YEAR AWARD


The Gleitsman Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2007 International Activist Award, which recognises exceptional individuals who have struggled to fight against social injustice anywhere in the world, excluding the United States.

The award is not presented posthumously, nor is it given to groups or organisations. The honorees will share US$100,000 and receive a specially commissioned sculpture designed by Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Nomination forms and supporting documents should be mailed to The Gleitsman Foundation, P.O. Box 6888, Malibu, CA 90264, United States.

The deadline for submissions is 3 November 2006.

To obtain a nomination form, visit: http://www.gleitsman.org/intForm.html



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