This list of peace prizes is an index to articles on notable prizes awarded for contributions towards achieving or maintaining peace. The list is organized by region and country of the sponsoring organization, but many of the prizes are open to people from around the world.
United Nations
Award Sponsor Year founded and notes Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize UNESCO 1991; for individuals and organizations who have made a significant contribution to promoting, seeking, safeguarding, or maintaining peace N-Peace Awards United Nations Development Programme 2010; for women making outstanding contributions in peace UNESCO Prize for Peace Education UNESCO 1981; excellent effort in the drive to reach a better quality education UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize UNESCO 1996; for extraordinary creative achievements in promoting tolerance, as notable models for others in the field of peace-building United Nations Peace Medal United Nations 1971; commemorative medal produced by the United Nations to promote peace UN Queensland Community Award United Nations Association of Australia For selfless and often uncelebrated efforts and commitment in their day-to-day lives relating to issues of peace, human rights, social justice, and equality
Americas
Country Award Sponsor Year founded and notes Canada Pearson Medal of Peace United Nations Association in Canada 1979; to recognize an individual Canadian's "contribution to international service" CanadaCalgary Peace PrizeMount Royal University2006; to individuals for global peace workCanadaStories of Peace AwardCanadian Peace Museum2023 United States Jane Addams Children's Book Award Jane Addams Peace Association 1953; to a children's book that advances the causes of peace and social equality United States Women Building Peace Award United States Institute of Peace 2019 United States Community of Christ International Peace Award Community of Christ 1993; honors and brings attention to the work of peacemaking and peacemakers in the world United States Dayton Literary Peace Prize Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation 2006; recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace United States Dialog and Peace Award Niagara Foundation 2006; individuals or organizations who have demonstrated strong commitment to serving their community while maintaining a global mindset United States Albert Einstein Peace Prize Albert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation 1980 United States El-Hibri Peace Education Prize El-Hibri Foundation 2007; to celebrate and encourage individuals who embody the principles of peace, justice, and inclusion United States Gandhi Peace Award Promoting Enduring Peace 1960; for contributions made in the promotion of international peace and good will United States Grawemeyer Award University of Louisville 1988; ideas for improving world order United States World Methodist Peace Award World Methodist Council 1976; for courage, creativity, and consistency in the cause for peace United States Pacem in Terris Award Catholic Church 1964; to honor a person for their achievements in peace and justice, not only in their country but in the world United States Pope Paul VI Teacher of Peace Award Pax Christi USA 1978; to an individual who has exemplified Pope Paul VI's World Day for Peace message: "To reach peace, teach peace." United States International Pfeffer Peace Award Fellowship of Reconciliation (United States) 1989; to individuals or organizations whose commitment to peace, justice, and reconciliation is recognized as extraordinary United States Paul Bartlett Ré Peace Prize University of New Mexico 2007; UNM student, faculty, staffmember, retiree, or alumnus who has demonstrated notable achievements in promoting world peace and understanding United States The US Peace Prize US Peace Memorial Foundation 2009; recognizes the "most outstanding and prominent American antiwar leaders."US peace prize United States War Resisters League Peace Award War Resisters League 1958; to a person or organization whose work represents the League's radical nonviolent program of action United States World Peace Prize World Peace Corps Mission 1989; to promote world peace and inter-religious understanding
Asia
Country Award Sponsor Year founded and notes United Arab Emirates UAE International Award for Poets of Peace International Humanitarian City 2014; promote the peace message to the world China Confucius Peace Prize China International Peace Studies Center 2010; to promote world peace from an Eastern perspective, and Confucian peace specifically India Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration Indian National Congress 1987; promote national integration, understanding, and fellowship amongst religious groups, ethnic groups, cultures, languages, and traditions of India India Indira Gandhi Prize Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust 1986; to individuals or organisations in recognition of creative efforts toward promoting international peace, development, and a new international economic order India Gandhi Mandela Awards Gandhi Mandela Foundation 2019; Peace, Social Welfare, Culture, Health Care, Sports, Education, and Innovation India Gandhi Peace Prize Government of India 1995; Contributions towards social, economic, and political transformation through nonviolence and other Gandhian methods Japan Niwano Peace Prize Niwano Peace Foundation 1983; for interreligious cooperation in the cause of peace Philippines Gusi Peace Prize Gusi Peace Prize Foundation 2002; recognizes individuals and organizations who contribute to global peace and progress through a wide variety of fields Philippines Ramon Magsaysay Award Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation 1958; contributions in Government Service, Public Service, Community Leadership, Journalism, Literature and Creative Communication Arts, Peace and International Understanding, and Emergent Leadership Manhae Prize The Society for the Promotion and Practice of Manhae's Thoughts 2008; Peace, Social Service, Academic Excellence, Art, Literature, and Buddhist Missionary Work South Korea Seoul Peace Prize Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation 1990; to crystallize the wishes of the Korean people for peace in the Korean peninsula and the rest of the world South Korea Sunhak Peace Prize Sunhak Peace Prize Committee 2015; enduring contributions to help resolve worldwide suffering, conflict, poverty, and threats to the environment, by promoting a comprehensive, future-oriented vision of peace
Europe
Country Award Sponsor Year founded and notes Europe European Medal of Tolerance European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation 2010; Honour and reward extraordinary creative achievements in the promotion of tolerance Belgium Pax Christi International Peace Award Pax Christi International 1988; those who stand up for peace, justice, and nonviolence across the globe Finland World Peace Council prizes World Peace Council 1950; Called the International Peace Prize from 1949 to 1957, Joliot-Curie Medal of Peace afterwards Germany / Poland Brückepreis (Bridge prize) Town of Görlitz/Zgorzelec 1993; person who contributed by a life's work to better understanding between peoples in Europe Germany Civis Media Prize CIVIS Media Foundation 1988; for radio and television broadcasting projects that promote peaceful coexistence within the European immigration community Germany Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels (Peace Prize of the German book trade) Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels 1950; for individuals who have contributed to ideals of tolerance through their exceptional activities, especially in the fields of literature, science, and art Germany Otto Hahn Peace Medal United Nations Association of Germany 1988; for outstanding services to peace, tolerance, and international understanding Germany Sean MacBride Peace Prize International Peace Bureau 1992; person or organisation who has done outstanding work for peace, disarmament, and/or human rights Germany Stuttgart Peace Prize Die AnStifter 2003; To people or projects involved in a special way for peace, justice, and world solidarity Ireland Tipperary International Peace Award Tipperary Peace Convention 1984; To give recognition to those who promote the ideals of peace and peaceful co-operation both in Ireland and abroad. Italy Art, Science and Peace Prize Man Center and World Interreligious Center 2002; artists and scientists who have worked for peace and the welfare of society and the world Italy Man of Peace World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates 1999; personalities from the world of culture and entertainment who have stood up for human rights and for the spread of the principles of peace and solidarity in the world, who made an outstanding contribution to international social justice and peace Italy Premio Testimone di Pace President of Italy 2007; person, organization, or association particularly distinguished for their commitment and action in the context of peace and nonviolenceLuxembourgLuxembourg Peace PrizeSchengen Peace Foundation2012; world wide for building outstanding peace and/or a culture of outstanding peace across thirteen categories: activist, youth, organisation, public effort, education, peace support, technology, journalism, peace process, environmental, inner peace, art, sport Netherlands International Children's Peace Prize KidsRights Foundation 2005; child who has made a significant contribution to advocating children's rights and improving the situation of vulnerable children such as orphans, child labourers, and children with HIV/AIDS Netherlands OPCW–The Hague Award Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons 2014; individuals and institutions who have significantly contributed towards the goal of a world free of chemical weapons Netherlands Wateler Peace Prize Carnegie Foundation (Netherlands) 1931; for being meritorious in the cause of peace Norway Nobel Peace Prize Norwegian Nobel Committee 1901; for doing the most or best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies. and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses Norway Student Peace Prize Student Peace Prize Secretariat 1999; student or student organization making a significant contribution to creating peace and promoting human rights Malenius Peace PrizeSpainICIP Peace in Progress AwardInternational Catalan Institute for Peace2011; People, entities, or institutions who have worked and contributed prominently and extensively in promoting and constructing peace Sweden Right Livelihood Award Right Livelihood 1980; practical and exemplary solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today Switzerland Balzan Prize International Balzan Prize Foundation 1961; outstanding achievements in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, and culture, as well as for endeavours for peace and the brotherhood of manSwitzerlandFIFA Peace PrizeFIFA2025; created by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to "reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world" Switzerland Giuseppe Motta Medal Geneva Institute for Democracy and Development 2004; People from any country or region of the world for exceptional achievement in the promotion of peace and democracy, human rights, and sustainable development Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize Ahmadiyya 2009; Individual's or organisation's contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace
Oceania
Country Award Sponsor Year founded and notes Australia UN Queensland Community Award United Nations Association of Australia For selfless and often uncelebrated efforts and commitment in their day-to-day lives relating to issues of peace, human rights, social justice, and equality Australia Sydney Peace Prize University of Sydney 1998; promotes peace with justice and the practice of nonviolence
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