Mediterranean Award "Environment and Co-Development"
to TOM FOX - 2013
American Environmentalist

The Environmentalist American Tom Fox, the "guru" who has turned the water front of New York, received from the hands of the President and the Mayor of Naples Capasso De Magistris the "Mediterranean Prize for 2013 to the environment."
The ceremony was held at St James's Palace

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 9 November 2013

Mediterranean Award "Peace"

To Isola di Lampedusa (Italia)

For the high symbolic value, integration and coexistence with thousands of dispossessed - in search of dignity, life and future - with which the inhabitants of Lampedusa have twisted relationships of solidarity and friendship, creating a great hybrid of civilization.
For the action taken in favor of human rights and the defense of the natural environment as a tool for dialogue and cooperation between peoples.

Awarding Ceremony
Lampedusa, 01 july 2013

Mediterranean Award "Interreligious Dialogue"

In memory of Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini (Italy)

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini was certainly a bright star of the highest calibre whose genius enlightened the Church and illuminated the furthest horizon to embrace all humanity.
He was able to talk to people from outside the Catholic Church, regardless of their faiths (Jewish, Protestant, Orthodox, Islam or even agnostic or atheist). He was a father of the Church and an illuminated Guide revealing universal truths and leading an exemplary life.
He was not only an intelligent and learned scholar of biblical studies but also a passionate Evangelist who always steered clear of partisan interests, enlightening his fellow men with the warmth, love and truth that guided his choices.
In a society that is still lost in the wilderness of material desires, his testimony was that of beauty, openness and nobility of spirit. He lived and taught us how to live and interpret our daily lives so that the Mystery of Life could be revealed to us.

Mediterranean Award "Special Edition 2013"

To Mahmūd Abbās (Abū Māzen)

President Mahmūd Abbās (Abū Māzen) has been the architect of constructive dialogue in the fraught peace process between Israel and Palestine.
Thanks to his commitment, together with that of the entire Palestinian population, he has succeeded in achieving the grant of Observer State for Palestine before the United Nations, laying down the foundation stones for statehood of the State of Palestine, so that it can be free to enjoy its own territory in a spirit of peace and cooperation with its neighbouring States.
As an accomplished negotiator, he has taken dialogue beyond the confines of those involved the Peace Process itself, successfully advocating that the only way forward is through peaceful coexistence both in the Middle East and throughout the rest of the world.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 28 April 2013

Mediterranean Award for Diplomacy

In memory of Chris Stevens (USA)
US Ambassador to Libya

For his innovative action in USA Mediterranean policy especially in Libya, where he was Ambassador. As an enthusiastic supporter of the Arab World, where he cultivated his love for Arabic and Muslim culture and society, he made every effort to accelerate the democratization process opening the door to freedom and justice.
His premature death caused by a senseless act of terrorism that had nothing to do with the values of the Arabic and Islamic world galvanizes us in our efforts to accompany the Arabic countries on their difficult yet inexorable path towards democracy.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

The “Rita Allamprese” Mediterranean Award for Children

To Tunisian National Organization for Infancy (Tunisia)

Founded on 21 May 1948, the Tunisian National Organization for Infancy (ONET) has enabled thousands of Tunisian children from poor families to benefit from support and recreational activities throughout the year.
ONET has pioneered the establishment of Municipal Councils for Children and promoted the setting up of the Tunisian Youth Parliament, as well as developed links and friendly relations with numbers children’s, youth and cultural organization in Mediterranean and European countries. As a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), ONET defends the rights of children at national and international institutional levels.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

Mediterranean Award for Institutions

To José Mujica (Uruguay)
President of Uruguay

The President of Uruguay, José Mujica, is a virtuous example of dedication to the “Common Good” helping the most vulnerable and needy members of society. In a world that is increasingly mobbed by self–interest where every social, political and religious space abounds with “Love for Power”, he has been able to give a voice, sense and strength to the “Power of Love”. This means living humbly and showing through his acts that power need not change people, but can even reveal their deeper essence.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 28 May 2013

Mediterranean Award for Culture

Antoine Nasri Messarra (Lebanon)
Professor- Journalist

An intellectual and a professor at several European universities, President of the Lebanese Political Science Association, through his many publications Antoine Nasri Messarra has promoted the dissemination of culture as a tool of dialogue and peace in the Mediterranean and throughout the world.
His publications on Religion and Politics in Arab PoliticalSsystems (1993); the Democratic Construction (1995) and Tomorrow’s Citizen (3 vol.,1995-1998) are central to understanding cultural evolution in Arab countries.
As a member of the Consultative Council of the Annan Lindh Foundation, he has laid down the guidelines of a new cultural challenge in the Arab Spring countries.
His action is a point of reference for those who rely on culture for building democracy and a future for young people.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 05 April 2013

Mediterranean Award for Media

To Alessio Romenzi (Italy)
War photographer – Reporte

For having contributed to the dissemination through his images of the truth of events in the tormented Mediterranean region. In particular, his reports from Syria have allowed us to comprehend the extent of the civil war which had become a crime against humanity.
His concise reports represent a historic testimony, in order that we may “Never Forget” such great human tragedies and they serve as an example for those who wish to promote dialogue and peace.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

Mediterranean Award for Cultural Heritage

To ICOMOS – Consiglio Internazionale dei Monumenti e dei Siti (Italy)
The Consiglio Internazionale dei Monumenti e dei Siti (ICOMOS) is a global NGO whose mission is to promote, conserve, utilize and valorize monuments and sites.
Thanks to its actions, the evolution and circulation of ideas promote a new sensitivity towards the use of cultural heritage in the Mediterranean and the rest of the world. Diversity, collegiality and impartiality are the fundamental values which lie at the heart of exchange between countries of the North and South throughout the world. Renewed solidarity channeled through young people will contribute to the indispensible process of sensitization and education towards the conservation of monumental heritage.

The "Raffaele Capasso" Mediterranean Award for Legality

To Fondazione Antonino Caponnetto (Italy)

For its activities in disseminating the principles of legality against any form of organized crime or criminal activity, especially in school and among young people.
The Fondazione Antonino Caponnetto continues to apply the principles adopted by the renowned judge throughout his life and work by promoting initiatives and publications focusing on young people and preparing them to become the protagonists of the future based on the principles of sobriety, solidarity and deeply rooted in legality at all levels of society.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

The Mediterranean Award Medal of Honour for Architecture

To Filippo Cannata (Italy)

He has been incisive and profession in the execution of his architectural work as well as in his relationships with light. 
His works, especially the "Light of the Mediterranean", are permeated with “Mediterraneanity” and combine the culture of architecture with rigour and lighting technology in compliance with the memory of place, the utility of spaces and the needs of individuals.

Awardin Ceremony
Naples, 20 Decembre 2013

Mediterranean Award for Civil Society

a General Union of Cultural Centers
GAZA – PALESTINE

For having contributed to integration and cooperation among young people in Palestine and other countries by undertaking precise actions to restore dignity and prestige to Palestine, as well as giving hope to young people for a future with peace, solidarity and mutual respect. Undertaking careful reforms for the inclusion of young Palestinians is just one concrete example of good practice.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 April 2013

Mediterranean Award for Energy and Sustainable Development

To ENI
ITALIA

ENI is a total energy–based company committed to increasing its activities in research, transport, transformation and sale of petroleum and natural gas and its history is firmly rooted in the Mediterranean. Day after day, men and women from Eni continue to develop their passion for challenges, progress and excellence. Their fundamental values are directed towards people, the environment and integrity.
This is why the Mediterranean Award for Energy and Sustainable Development has been awarded to Eni.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

Mediterranean Award for Art and Creativity

In memory of Lucio Dalla (Italy)
Singer songwriter

His artistic temperament above all found its expression in the “Sea”, the Mediterranean, which he travelled upon so many times, and where he found inspiration for his most beautiful and universal compositions. The Mediterraneity of Lucio Dalla transpires and gathers force in a mix of sounds, cries, whispers, musical murmurs, verses, grimaces, warbling and emotions which are deeply touching, leaving a pallet of indelible colours that communicate in other languages whose origins are found in different cultures, traditions and faiths.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 March 2013

Mediterranean Award "Cinema" 2013

a Vincent Dieutre

Vincent Dieutre has lived in New York and Rome before turning to film. Author of numerous papers on the relationship between cinema and contemporary art, teaches at the Department of Cinema at the University of Paris VII. From filmmaker explores the "boundary between documentary and fiction-car."

The Mediterranean Foundation attributes this recognition for having created a poetic and personal humanist, able to reinvent itself in the writing of loneliness, separation and folding, compensating in this way to be perceived by the Other human need to feel alive. The film is Dieutre first word, a word that fills and customize anonymous rooms in a hotel as entire cities.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 05 october 2013

The Mediterranean Cinema Award

a “Deda” (waiting for mum)
to Nana Ekvtimishvili

At the Trieste Film Festival, with whom the Fondazione Mediterraneo has been collaborating since1995, the 2013 Mediterranean Cinema Award for the best short film was awarded to “Deda” (Waiting for Mum) by Nana Ekvtimishvili. The film focuses on a man’s voice calling his mother and was awarded by a jury of young people.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 26 January 2013

The Mediterranean Award Medal of Honour

To Nicola Parisi (Italy)
Mayor of Buccino

For having contributed to the creation of the “Totem for Peace”, a universal symbol of dialogue and cooperation among cities and peoples of the World, which was erected in the town of Buccino (Antica Volcej).

The Mediterranean Award Medal of Honour

To Giosuè Starita (Italy)
Mayor of Torre Annunziata

For having contributed to the creation of the “Totem for Peace”, a universal symbol of dialogue and cooperation among cities and peoples of the World, which was erected in the city of Torre Annunziata.

The Mediterranean Award "Medal of Honour" for  Social Services

to Istituto Professionale “Morvillo Falcone” di Brindisi
Preside Rosanna Maci
ITALIA

The Mediterranean Foundation gave the Institute the award in memory of the student Melissa Bassi brutally murdered. The President of the Institute, Rosanna Maci, expressed his recognition for this award and his personal admiration for the work done in recent years by the Fondazione Mediterraneo, adhering to the plan drawn up by the latter to achieve the "Totem of Peace" Brindisi, dedicated to Melissa Netherlands.

The Mediterranean Award Medal of Honour

In memory of Melissa Bassi (Italy)
Student

The Fondazione Mediterraneo decided to award the Medal of Honour of the “Mediterranean Award 2013” to the memory of Melissa Bassi and dedicate the “Totem for Peace” to her memory. Lest we forget!

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

The Mediterranean Award for Social Solidarity

a Associazione Jerry Essan Masslo (Italy)
President Renato Natale

For their efforts to integrate migrants in the geographic area of Agro Aversano and for their commitment to civil action for the promotion of fundamental rights and asserting social justice. The association was founded in memory of a south African immigrant who was killed in Italy and it bears testimony to the civil commitment against any form of abuse of power in affirmation of the rights of the most vulnerable in our territory where the Camorra is rife.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

Mediterranean Award “Memoriae”

To Raffaele Arcella (Italy)
Lawyer

For having shared his testimony of the horrors of the holocaust with young people by narrating stories of the closed prison from his book “Frammenti” and for having dedicated his life to inculcating a sentiment of peace and dialogue in young people.
Lest we forget one of the largest tragedies of humanity.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 17 January 2013

Awarding Ceremony
Vilnius, 23 November 2013

Mediterranean Award for "Peace"
to Barak Obama
President of United States of America, USA

For his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples and for his continued support for the vision of a world free of weapons of mass destruction. Consistent with his previous stances, during his first mandate Barack Obama advocated dialogue and cooperation across national, ethnic, religious and political dividing lines. Most notably, he called for a new start to relations between the Muslim world and the West, based on common interests and mutual understanding and respect. All along his mandate, President Obama has continued in his firm stand as strong spokesman for human rights and democracy as well as for the work being done to put effective measures in place to combat the Planet’s climate change. Today he continues to strongly support the Middle East Peace Process and in the greater Mediterranean area.

Awarding Ceremony
Napoli, 13 january 2014

For the far-sightedness by which, in his capacity as President of the European Commission, he wanted to assign a key role in European policies to the dialogue among cultures and civilizations . The result of the work carried out by the “High-Level Advisory Group” – set up by him in 2002 – is still today a reference for the Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and for the cultural and social interaction in the region, being a founding pillar of “Anna Lindh” Foundation.

Mediterranean Award for "Institutions"
to Mustapha Ben Jaafar
President of the Parliamentary Assembly, TUNISIA

The prize is awarded to President Mustapha Ben Jaafar for his contribution to the construction of the Tunisian Constitutional Assembly and the new Tunisian Constitution, which legitimate social justice and public as well as individual liberty as paramount rights of the newly born Tunisian Democracy.

Awarding Ceremony
Rome, 28 february 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Civil Society"
to Štefan Füle
Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, UE

The prize is awarded to Commissioner Štefan Füle For having conferred civil so- ciety a leading role, in decision- making over processes of gover- nance and democracy, especially across the Mediterranean coun- tries For its role as promoter of democracy and participation, the initiative of the “Structured Dia- logue” between civil society, lo- cal authorities, and the European Union is a fundamental tool to re- launch Europe and its partnership with the Southern Mediterranean countries.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 27 october 2014

Mediterranean Award "Diplomacy"
to Dr. Jamal Sanad Al Suwaidi
Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

For his efforts to reconciling peoples through the use of parallel diplomacy, which steers scientific production, global forums and strategic reports disseminated and estimated throughout the world, and, among others, in the Mediterranean area. His remarkable commitment reflects his desire to always achieve the alliance of civilizations, cultural diversity, and the principle of otherness among peoples.

Awarding Ceremony
Abu Dhabi, 27 avril 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Peace"
to Ernesto Olivero
Fondatore Sermig, ITALY

For creating the SERMIG, a place of peace and education of young people for peace.
Because of his faith and his tenacity thousands of projects to help the weaker ones were made around the world.
It ’an example of how one man can act with the strength of faith for the good of all mankind.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 02 october 2014

Mediterranean Award "Diplomacy"
to Serge Telle
Ambassadeur, FRANCE

Diplomate français, il a été nommé ambassadeur en charge du processus Euromed en avril 2008 et a porté, et mis en place, au nom de la France, l’ensemble du corpus juridique, politique et administratif au cœur de la nou- velle initiative de l’Union pour la Méditerranée. Ce projet est désormais irréversible et, malgré les difficultés inhérentes à la région, devrait contribuer à favoriser la compréhension, le rapprochement, voire la convergence indispensable entre les 2 rives de la Méditerranée. Serge Telle est un des acteurs principaux pour faire sortir la Méditerranée de la marginalisation que dans les dernières années s’est considérablement aggravée.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Civil Society"
to Andreu Claret
Executive Director of the Anna Lindh Foundation, SPAIN

For his commitment for the dialogue among Euro-Mediterranean civil societies and for his ability, as Executive Director, to relaunch the “Anna Lindh”  Foundation in a delicate moment of its development.
The rigor and the managerial skills that are his  characteristics have made efficient an articulated and complex action, laying the foundations to relaunch this institution in spite of the so grave historical moment we are going through.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award "Diplomacy"
to Felicio Angrisano
Admiral, ITALY

Admiral Felicio Angrisano, with the sincerity of a seafarer and the kindness of a Naval Officer, is, for His men and women as well as for the whole civil society, a great example of constant commitment fot the safeguard of human life aiming at a culture of Peace.
His action is characterized by an extraordinary sense of “General Wellbeing” and by the coherence that enabled him to assign the unusual role of “Diplomacy of Peace” to Harbour Offices and Coastguard.
When his men are the first to rescue and help the surviving immigrants, they represent the True Italy: Italy of solidarity and welcome.
The words of Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State at the Holy See, can well be applied to Felicio Angrisano: “We cannot remain indifferent to the dramatic distress of human beings. We have to demonstrate
that peace is possible, that it is not utopia. Diplomats haven’t they the mission of working to make a happier world?”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award "Art and Creativity"
to Pino Daniele
Singer, ITALY

The Mediterranean is not only a journey through geography, history, religions, traditions, wars, cultures, destiny…
It is above all art and music that characterize the cradle of our civilization.
Pino Daniele represents the rare example of a person who, by matching cultural and musical contaminations, has been able to identify in the Mediterranean culture
that mixture of sound and passion being the fundamental basis of his art.
Starting from Naples Pino Daniele has refashioned music and song through the emotions of conscience, by transferring to the peculiarity of his voice and his guitar those vibrations of soul that make him a unique protagonist of the “Song coming from the Sea”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Interreligious Dialogue"
to Thích Nhất Hạnh
Rinzai Buddist Monki, VIETNAM

A charismatic personality a world level, Master Thích Nhất Hạnh is a point of reference for interreligious dialogue. Through his way of life and acts, he teaches that spirituality exists beyond all religious beliefs, which translates into a deep commitment to peace and constructive dialogue between different faiths and religious beliefs in the Mediterranean and throughout the entire world.

“Society needs to become conscious and reawaken!
To discover and consolidate its cultural and spiritual roots.
To nurture a peaceful mind.
We are all interconnected; you and I are no different. If I attack you, I am attacking myself…”
(Thích Nhất Hạnh)

Awarding Ceremony
Napoli, 13 Gennaio 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Culture"
to David Abulafia
UNITED KINGDOM

To the merits acquired with his studies on the history of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Among his books: Frederick II, a medieval emperor (1990), The kingdoms of the western Mediterranean 1200-1500 (1999) The discovery of humanity, Atlantic encounters in the age of Columbus (2010). In his book ‘The Great Sea’ (English edition, “The Great Sea”, 2010), David Abulafia describes the Mediterranean as the most dynamic place for interaction between different societies on the face of the planet: a space in the history of human civilization has played a much more significant role than any other stretch of water.

For their daily commitment to the defense and preservation of the Casbah of Algiers, UNESCO World Heritage Site. This award is given to the hundreds of artisans, merchants, men and women who do not intend to leave the Casbah of Algiers who are building a civic choral system to prevent the destruction of this unique place in Algeria and the Mediterranean.

Diana Joseph was born in Casal di Principe, near Aversa, from a family of landowners. Become ecclesiastical assistant of the Group Scout Aversa and later assistant to the sector Foulard White . Since September 19, 1989 pastor of the parish of St. Nicholas of Bari in Casal di Principe, his native country. Don Peppino Diana tries to help people in times made ​​difficult by the Camorra , in the years of absolute rule of the boss Francesco Schiavone, known as Sandokan .

At 7:25 March 19, 1994 , on his feast day , Giuseppe Diana is killed in the sacristy of the church of St. Nicholas of Bari in Casal di Principe, and is preparing to celebrate the holy mass. A killer confronts him with a gun : Don Peppe Diana died instantly. The murder , pure mold of the Camorra, a sensation throughout Italy. A message of condolence is pronounced by Pope John Paul II during the Angelus. The most well-known writing of Don Peppe Diana is the letter for the sake of my people will not keep silent, a document released at Christmas of 1991 in all the churches of Casal di Principe and Aversa: a manifesto commitment against the criminal system.

On 25 April 2006, in Casal di Principe, the Committee was officially born Don Peppe Diana in order to not forget the martyrdom of a priest who died for the sake of his people. It was established in 2003 thanks to organizations active in the social, including: Agesci Campania, associations Peace School Don Peppe Diana, Jerry Essan Masslo , Project Continents, Omnia non-profit organization, Legambiente and the cooperative social circle Ager Solesud non-profit organization. On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of his death, the Mediterranean Foundation attributes this recognition to the memory of Father Giuseppe Diana and all the organizations of the Committee Don Peppe Diana.

This award, proposed by Monsignor Fouad Twal, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, is granted to Israeli and Palestinian mothers who lost one or more members of their family because of the ongoing war and do not seek revenge, wishing to commit themselves for peace and a better future.

For its commitment – as a public research body – to producing knowledge and making it available to society for the “common good”. Thanks to its more than 1100 research institutes on French territory and its international partnerships, it has come to represent a point of reference in all its field of knowledge.

Awarding Ceremony

War.
Tangle of wrongs and passions, of infamy and greatness. A tear in which, in the struggle of a force
against another, the tragically constructed civilization becomes somehow uncertain and sometimes wavering.
And Simone was there at Gaza, a strip of land-prison, without hatred or partisanship, to witness courage and cowardice, examples of compassion or abuses, of generosity and baseness, without prejudice in search of the truth that each fighter distorts. There, to found on that truth a better understanding of both parts, of the suffering of both, to challenge the opposing beliefs
and lay the foundations of a new agreement so as to put an end to hostilities and establish a new, possibly fairer, peace. For this understanding, for this better and more human future, he was there: determined, sparing no pains, without escaping risk.
Without any support, except for the distant support from the newspapers which had entrusted him with a mission more difficult than fighting, almost always more obscure.
There, unarmed among armed people, serene among passions, courageous without boldness, more determined than fighters.
There, always ahead where the battle is raging, convinced and determined.
Until the sacrifice we gather here: a message of Peace we repeat here in his name.

Awarding Ceremnoy
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Architecture"
in memory of Oscar Niemeyer
Architect, BRAZIL

Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho, better known as Oscar Niemeyer (Rio de Janeiro, 15 December 1907 – Rio de Janeiro, 5 December 2012), was a Brazilian architect and one of the most renowned architects of the twentieth century. He worked for many years with Le Corbusier, and, despite advocating utilitarianism in architecture, his creations reflect the use of dynamic “Mediterranean” forms. They are so sensual that many of his admirers saw him as a sculptor of monuments more than an architect.
This award, which was conferred upon him on 10 November 2012, is now made to commemorate his works.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award “ Social Solidarity ”
to José H. Ornelas
Psychologist, PORTOGALLO

Between 2011 and 2013 José Ornelas was one of the researchers of Housing First Europe, a social experimentation project on the EU level, developed, and funded by the European Commission.
This project brought together projects in several European cities, including five test sites where the approach was evaluated (Amsterdam, Budapest, Copenhagen, Glasgow and Lisboa), and facilitated the exchange of information and experiences with other cities where Housing First programs were planned or already implemented (Dublin, Gent, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Lille, Marseille, Paris, Toulouse and Vienna).

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 23 january 2016

Mediterranean Award for "Economy and Enterprise"
to Maurizio Marinella
ITALY

For his efforts in the defense of the values ​​of the High Arts and Creativity, protecting the enterprise value based on the powers and memories of ancient knowledge. Choosing to stay in Naples as the centerpiece of the production and sales of core products of his company, the "Marinella Ties", confirm the ethical value of the Company for the revival of a great city that can think and breathe the European Mediterranean.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Economy and Enterprise"
to Antonio De Martino
ITALY

For having married the old traditions with the strict rules of high entrepreneurship.
The Chalet “Ciro” is the example of the tenacity and passion with which they have been handed down ancient wisdom and
secret recipes that make them unique specialties proposals and transform culture in the history, ingredients, spells, and the colors of the sweets, the ice cream and everything made with love and skill.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award "Medal of Honour"
to Vincenzo Capezzuto
Mayor of Procida, ITALY

For having contributed to the creation of the “Totem for Peace”, a universal symbol of dialogue and cooperation among cities and peoples of the World, which was erected in the town of Procida, Island for peace.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 14 march 2014

Mediterranean Award "Medal of Honour"
to Raffaele Ferraioli
Mayor of Furore, ITALY

For having contributed to the creation of the “Totem for Peace”, a universal symbol of dialogue and cooperation among cities and peoples of the World, which was erected in the town of Furore.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 14 march 2014

ZOUKAK THEATRE COMPANY & CULTURAL ASSOCIATION - 2014
LIBAN

Zoukak theater was established in 2006 to develop a platform for creating and research focused on theater and arts and aiming to create interconnected languages interpretive practices. The project is based on the need to develop a business continuity for their drama and the belief that this practice is a political and social engagement. Zoukak leading theatrical interventions with incarcerated youth, disabled children, women victims of domestic violence and other marginalized groups in our society, while continuing to work with people affected by the war directly or indirectly way.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 October 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Economy and Enterprise" - 2014
to Maurizio Marinella
ITALY

For his efforts in the defense of the values ​​of the High Arts and Creativity, protecting the enterprise value based on the powers and memories of ancient knowledge. Choosing to stay in Naples as the centerpiece of the production and sales of core products of his company, the "Marinella Ties", confirm the ethical value of the Company for the revival of a great city that can think and breathe the European Mediterranean.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Mediterranean Award for "Economy and Enterprise" - 2014
to Antonio De Martino
ITALY

For having married the old traditions with the strict rules of high entrepreneurship.
The Chalet “Ciro” is the example of the tenacity and passion with which they have been handed down ancient wisdom and
secret recipes that make them unique specialties proposals and transform culture in the history, ingredients, spells, and the colors of the sweets, the ice cream and everything made with love and skill.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 29 october 2014

Teresa Ribeiro - 2012
Economista
PORTOGALLO

Per il suo impegno nella tutela dell'ambiente e delle risorse naturali. Ha applicato la "diplomazia economica" quale strumento per lo sviluppo condiviso e l'equità tra i popoli.

Nella sua attività politica e scientifica ha ritenuto coerente e indispensabile mobilizzare i talenti per promuovere il partenariato economico quale base per la pace e la prosperità.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 21 November 2011

Unione degli Industriali of Naples - 2010
President Giovanni Lettieri, ITALY

Thanks to the work of the President Gianni Lettieri, the Unione degli Industriali of Naples has developed an action aiming at valorising the excellences of the industrial sector in the Mediterranean area, contributing to increase wealth and employment in the South of Italy and accepting the challenge of the new international markets.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 13 June 2010

Prof. don Mario Maritano  - 2017
Università Pontificia Salesiana

Per l’azione in favore del Dialogo interreligioso e della Pace, svolta in modo particolare attraverso la sua attività di docente dell’Università Pontificia Salesiana (UPS), coinvolgendo giovani di vari Paesi del mondo. Professore Ordinario di Patristica, dal 2001 al 2008 è stato Direttore della Rivista mariana " Theotokos"; dal 2003 al 2005 Direttore dell'Istituto di Dogmatica e dal 2005 al 2011 Preside-Decano della Facoltà di Lettere Cristiane e Classiche dell'UPS. È membro di varie associazioni, quali l'Association Internationale des Etudes Patristiques, la Pontificia Accademia Mariana Internazionale, l'Associazione Mariologica Interdisciplinare Italiana, il Gruppo Italiano di ricerca su Origene e la tradizione alessandrina, l'Associazione Italiana dei Professori di Storia della Chiesa, l'Opus Fundatum Latinitas. Ha curato l'edizione dei 6 volumi di Introduzione ai Padri della Chiesa e l'edizione di 9 volumi delle Letture origeniane di varie Omelie di Origene, oltre ad altri volumi. Ha pubblicato numerosi articoli di argomento storico e patristico, riguardanti soprattutto i Padri dei primi secoli(particolarmente Giustino, Origene, Girolamo, ecc.). Ha redatto infine anche diverse voci sui Padri della Chiesa per vari Dizionari. Questa attività di conoscenza dei Padri della Chiesa gli ha consentito di individuare le comunanze tra diverse religioni e fedi, base essenziale per un dialogo interreligioso fondato sulla conoscenza e sul rispetto dell’altro.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 17 november 2017

Thích Nhất Hạnh - 2014
Rinzai Buddist Monk
VIETNAM

A charismatic personality a world level, Master Thích Nhất Hạnh is a point of reference for interreligious dialogue. Through his way of life and acts, he teaches that spirituality exists beyond all religious beliefs, which translates into a deep commitment to peace and constructive dialogue between different faiths and religious beliefs in the Mediterranean and throughout the entire world.

“Society needs to become conscious and reawaken!
To discover and consolidate its cultural and spiritual roots.
To nurture a peaceful mind.
We are all interconnected; you and I are no different. If I attack you, I am attacking myself…”
(Thích Nhất Hạnh)

Awarding Ceremony
Napoli, 13 Gennaio 2014

In memory of Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini - 2013
ITALY

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini was certainly a bright star of the highest calibre whose genius enlightened the Church and illuminated the furthest horizon to embrace all humanity.
He was able to talk to people from outside the Catholic Church, regardless of their faiths (Jewish, Protestant, Orthodox, Islam or even agnostic or atheist). He was a father of the Church and an illuminated Guide revealing universal truths and leading an exemplary life.
He was not only an intelligent and learned scholar of biblical studies but also a passionate Evangelist who always steered clear of partisan interests, enlightening his fellow men with the warmth, love and truth that guided his choices.
In a society that is still lost in the wilderness of material desires, his testimony was that of beauty, openness and nobility of spirit. He lived and taught us how to live and interpret our daily lives so that the Mystery of Life could be revealed to us.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 04 January 2013

Sister Maria Pia Giudici - 2012
ITALY

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 3 september 2012

Cardinale Renato Raffaele Martino - 2011
President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

To his intense and concrete commitment undertaken in the prestigious engagements performed over forty years in the diplomatic career began in 1962 at the nunciatures of Nicaragua, the Philippines, Lebanon, Canada, Brazil and continued since 1980 by Archbishop as apostolic delegate in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos and Brunei and since 1986 as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN until October of 2002, the period of his appointment as President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.
For his incisive action undertaken in this last assignment in favor of peace in the world and in favor of inter-religious dialogue and the elimination of conflicts of inter-cultural matrix between peoples.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 23 september 2011

H.B. Fouad Twal - 2010
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, JORDAN

The Patriarch Fouad Twal is an example of how to construct peace. His great humanity and modesty are pillars of a unanimously recognized action in favour of dialogue among cultures, civilizations and religions, which has made it possible to stem conflicts and tensions, giving back hope to young people, “producers” of our future. The mission and commitment of Patriarch Fouad Twal are a fundamental example for the peace process in the Middle East.

Awarding Ceremony
Rome, 13 October 2010

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
Imam FEISAL ABDUL RAUF
Imam, writer and activist, EGYPT-USA

For his action in favour of dialogue among religions, freedom of worship and human rights. He has devoted his life to the construction of solid relations with Protestant, Catholic and Jewish communities in the USA, holding the role of messenger between two worlds and struggling strenuously against any prejudice.

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR CULTURE
GERARDO MAROTTA
President of Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies, ITALY

The prize was awarded to the Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies and to its President and founder, Gerardo Marotta. For years he played the role of ethical and moral guide, he embodies the values of dialogue and cultural integration. With the actions carried out, he made Naples the point of reference of the ancient Euro-Mediterranean culture promoting the idea of the World and of the Human beings in their mutual sense of belonging. He affirms, at the same time, the values of the individual and of the community, in the constitution of the “Polis” and of the “Common Good”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 4 January 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR ART AND CREATIVTY
USUF ISLAM
Singer, UNITED KINGDOM

He gives voice to the feelings of universal fraternity and interreligious dialogue through the languages of popular music: notes and words which transmit not only deep emotions, but also common values shared by men of good will, beyond all social, cultural or ideological barrier.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 4 January 2007

INTERNAZIONAL AWARD LABORATORIO MEDITERRANEO
LAMPA CU CACIULA / THE TUBE WITH A HAT
Best short‑filmby Romanian director Radu Jude

For the sincere way everyday life is portrayed in a country which has become part of the European Union but it has just started to struggle for the European way of living. It is a small story about small characters whose names will not be remembered but the mature direction of the film is something not to forget.

Awarding Ceremony
Trieste, 25 January 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD SPECIAL EDITION
S.M. RANIA AL-ABDULLAH
Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of JORDAN

For Her constant work in defending the rights of children and safeguarding those of future generations, for Her commitment to endorsing women’s rightful role in society, attaining their legal and civil rights, protecting the education of young women and finally for Her constant engagement to integrate the different components of Arab societies into the global process.

Awarding Ceremony
Rome, 9 February 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR MEDIA
RAHIM EL MOALLEM
Publisher, EGYPT

He has a role of constant guide in the Arab World spreading the principles of freedom and equality through the publishing of thousands of writings which gave visibility to a thousand voices of the South Shore. From Naguib Mahfouz to Alaa Al-Aswani, the more significant writers of the Arab World found in Ibrahim El Moallem a channel of information through which it was possible to diffuse in the Arab World and all around the World frescos of lives which emphasized affinities among different cultures, contributing to a real knowledge and a mutual respect.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 19 February 2009

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR PEACE
SHIRIN EBADI
Nobel Prize for Peace, IRAN

First jurist woman in Iran, Nobel Prize for Peace, she stands out for her commitment in favour of human rights, democracy, respect for women and children. Her strong opposition to a patriarchal culture, which across the world and in the Mediterranean denies women’s rights, represents a firm point for a future of peace founded on gender equality. Her action is especially oriented in favour of children, who are the hope of mankind, so as they can grow in a relational, emotional and affective universe without violence or oppression. Her figure of practising Muslim is the emblem of the ancient tradition of welcome and respect of the Other, typical of Islamic culture, and is in contrast with stereotyped images created and circulated by media. Her commitment for the construction of a dialogue through the search for shared values is a warning and a guide towards the common action for the creation of a Greater Mediterranean of peace and prosperity.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 5 March 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR CULTURE
'ALA AL ASWANI
Writer, EGYPT

Writer and novelist, he goes on representing through his narration the contemporary Egyptian society with all its social and psychological problems and as they are revelated in the encounter and strife among people of different ages, gender and status. Through these pictures a transformation process gets to develop which is suffered by the Arab society in a rapid changing of a world and in difficult relation with the West which transform it.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 16 March 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR ISTITUTIONS
RENE' VAN DER LINDEN
President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

René van der Linden contributed with his political action to the spreading of the values of dialogue in the Greater Mediterranean area. At first as President of European Popular Party, then as President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, he encouraged the Euro Mediterranean Politics, especially in order to defend human rights, democracy and gender equality.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 30 March 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR CINEMA
FERZAN OZPETEK
Film Director, TURKEY

For his contribution to the spreading of values of dialogue in the Great Mediterranean, giving a decisive impulse to cultural and social interaction in the Euro-Mediterranean area.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 15 June 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD "SILVER DOLPHIN"
ABDELWAHED RADI
President of the Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly and President of the Chamber of Representatives of Morocco, MOROCCO

He is a great supporter of the Barcelona Declaration and, in particular, of the necessity to strength Euro-Mediterranean relationships. A defender of democracy, he voted his life to create a new humanism in order to transform the Mediterranean, through the promotion of dialogue, into a democratic area of knowledge and mutual respect.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 5 July 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD "MEDAL OF HONOUR"
ABDEL HADI MAJALI
President of the House of Deputies of the Jordanian, JORDAN

For the contribution to the consolidation of a parliamentary dimension and for the cooperation with civil society, youth and women. With his actions he put politics and parliaments in the middle of a partnership with the Countries of the “Greater Mediterranean”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 5 July 2010

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD "MEDAL OF HONOUR"
PETER STRAUB
President of the Committee of the Regions, GERMANY

For the contribution to the consolidation of a parliamentary dimension and for the cooperation with civil society, youth and women. With his actions he put politics and parliaments in the middle of a partnership with the Countries of the “Greater Mediterranean”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 5 July 2010

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD "MEDAL OF HONOUR"
ERNEST BENACH
President of the Parliament of Catalonia, SPAIN

For the contribution to the consolidation of a parliamentary dimension and for the cooperation with civil society, youth and women. With his actions he put politics and parliaments in the middle of a partnership with the Countries of the “Greater Mediterranean”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 5 July 2010

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD "MEDAL OF HONOUR"
ALESSANDRO TESINI
President of the Conference of the Regional Assemblies and of the Regional Assembly of Friuli Venezia Giulia, ITALY

For the contribution to the consolidation of a parliamentary dimension and for the cooperation with civil society, youth and women. With his actions he put politics and parliaments in the middle of a partnership with the Countries of the “Greater Mediterranean”.

Awarding Ceremony
Naples, 5 July 2010

EUROMED AWARD
RODI KRATSA TSAGAROPOULOU e JAN WILLEMS
GREECE - HOLLAND

The two ex aequo winners for this edition, Rodi Kratsa Tsagaropoulou and Jan Willems, have been working at two different but equally important levels in favour of women empowerment: Mr. Willems at the grassroots level, through his artistic talent and activities; and Ms. Kratsa at the institutional level, promoting equal opportunities policies in the European Parliament and in the Euro‑Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly.

Awarding Ceremony
Cairo, 26 November 2007

MEDITERRANEAN AWARD FOR DIPLOMACY
ERKKI TUOMIOJA
Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs, FINLAND

“If our aim is a world of peaceful coexistence, then dialogue among cultures on a common ground is indispensable, a possible dialogue, especially in the region of the Greater Mediterranean, so that each culture can discover the reasons of the other: Finland is one of the main players in this process”. These are the words used to grant the Mediterranean Diplomacy Award 2007 to the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja.

Awarding Ceremony
Tampere, 27 November 2006