Award
Award categories
Peace Communication
This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of journalists, writers and bloggers, especially those who use new media in their struggle to promote peace.
Peace Mediation
This award recognizes the work of those involved in mediation as an effective and sustainable process for resolving disputes.
Peace Innovation
This award recognizes the efforts of peace activists and community leaders who have created change within their societies.
Peace Philanthropy
This award recognises those individuals whose support of peace promotions have resulted in tangible change.
Peace Education
This award recognizes individuals or institutions that have promoted peace activities to create better understanding between cultures.
Youths of Peace
This award is targeted at youths below the age of 30 who have been very active and successful in peace promotion activities.
Award Panel
The panel comprises eminent peace advocates who represent the following regions to ensure the whole world is given voice:
Asia, Middle-East, Africa, Europe, North America and South America.
Criteria for the Award
Candidates will be evaluated and selected based on the attributes and accomplishments that reflect those of Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. These are as follows:
Perseverance
Exhibit Tun Dr Mahathir's determination even in the face of difficult circumstances to overcome obstacles and continue his peace advocacy.
Innovation
Apply Tun Dr Mahathir's philosophy of finding new ways to communicate the views of millions and rally peacemakers to work for global peace.
Leadership
Demonstrate Tun Dr Mahathir's qualities in building global momentum through various platforms.
Courage
Emulate Tun Dr Mahathir's tenacity and willpower in defying attempts to silence him and prevent him from revealing to the world the war efforts of others.