This list of humanitarian and service awards is an index to articles on notable awards given for humanitarianism and service in the sense of community service, public service or selfless service. The list is organized by region and country. Some of the awards are restricted to citizens or residents of one country or region, while others are not restricted.
International. (nations)
Award Sponsor Notes Citizen of the World United Nations Correspondents Association Florence Nightingale Medal International Committee of the Red Cross Those distinguished in the nursing field Nansen Refugee Award United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees In recognition of outstanding service to the cause of refugees, displaced or stateless peopleHenry Dunant MedalInternational Red Cross and Red Crescent MovementAurora Prize for Awakening HumanityAurora Humanitarian Initiative$1 million international humanitarian award recognizing individuals for humanitarian work. It is awarded on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors.
Africa
Country Award Sponsor Notes Sudan Ibrahim Prize Mo Ibrahim Foundation $5 million award for African heads of state for development achievement Nigeria APCN Humanitarian Awards Aid People Change Nigeria Charity and Orphanage Organisation Award plaques and certificates, signed with authentic orthographies of African music legends and icons to recognise people for their immense contributions to the growth of humanity, with their various acts.Nigerian Humanitarian Awards and MagazineSouth Africa Achievers/Humanitarian Awards Rain Queen Modjadji Awards Founded by Princess Dr Tebogo Mokope Modjadji-kekana. Granddaughter to the late Queen. Founded since 2020ZimbabweGlobal Charity Awards|| NGOsIt's an Awards ceremony for Non-profit Organizations around the Globe that aims to award the commitment, innovation and determination of the best Charity organizations. Being shortlisted for or winning this Award brings credibility to your organization, it's a way of showing the World at large that donating to your cause is putting money in safe hands, and generate trust in your brand.
Americas
Canada Award Sponsor Notes Juno Humanitarian Award Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences To Canadian musicians who have made significant humanitarian efforts (since 2006) CHL Humanitarian of the Year Canadian Hockey League To the Canadian Hockey League player judged to have made the most notable contribution to his community in a humanitarian sense Charlie Conacher Humanitarian Award National Hockey League To a National Hockey League (NHL) player who made "outstanding contribution to humanitarian or community service projects" (since 1968) Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy Ontario Hockey League Ontario Hockey League player who is a positive role model, and makes a notable humanitarian contribution within his community. Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy Western Hockey League Player who best shows a commitment to his community and to humanitarian values QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year Quebec Major Junior Hockey League One Quebec Major Junior Hockey League player for humanitarianism and community involvement The Wolf Award The Wolf Project For individuals, organizations, and communities in recognition of their efforts to serve humanity and to reduce racial intolerance and to improve peace and understanding Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who have completed community humanitarian service and display "courage and determination by overcoming adversity"
United States