Award icnb 2026 Prof. Martin Green
World Shifter Award Prof. Martin Green Prof. Martin Green, widely regarded as the “father of modern photovoltaics,” is a pioneering scientist whose visionary contributions have transformed solar energy from a specialised technology into one of the world’s most accessible and affordable sources of power. Through his groundbreaking research at the University of New South Wales, […]
Award icnb 2026 Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water)
Corporate Nation-Building Award (Public Sector) Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) is a leading pillar of national water security and sustainable development in the Republic of Korea. As the country’s principal public water authority, K-water delivers integrated water resource management encompassing dams, reservoirs, water supply systems, flood control, and renewable energy development, […]
Award icnb 2026 Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul
Nation-Building Senior’s Award Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul is a distinguished national development leader whose lifelong dedication has made an enduring contribution to sustainable development and public welfare in Thailand. As Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation, he has faithfully advanced the vision and initiatives of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great by transforming royal initiatives into practical, community-based […]
Award icnb 2026 Samaira Mehta
Nation-Building Youth’s Award Samaira Mehta Ms. Samaira Mehta is an inspiring young innovator who is transforming the way children engage with technology and learning. At the age of seven, she created CoderBunnyz, an award-winning board game designed to teach coding concepts without the use of computers, making complex ideas both accessible and enjoyable for young learners. […]
Award icnb 2025 Gitanjali Rao
Nation-Building Youth’s Award Gitanjali Rao Gitanjali Rao is a remarkable young inventor who harnesses science and technology to tackle real-world problems. Her innovations include “Tethys,” a device designed to detect lead in drinking water, providing a crucial tool for communities facing contamination. She also developed “Project Circles,” which uses AI to identify and prevent cyberbullying, and “Vitali,” a wearable device that supports the […]
Award icnb 2025 Prof. Krisana Kraisintu, PhD
World Shaper Award Prof. Krisana Kraisintu, PhD Professor Dr. Krisana Kraisintu is a transformative figure in global health, renowned for making lifesaving medicine accessible to underserved populations. Her groundbreaking work in developing generic antiretroviral drugs enabled Thailand to become the first developing country to produce its own HIV medication, saving over 100,000 lives and drastically […]
Award icnb 2025 H.E. Dr. Hilda Cathy Heine
Nation-Building Lifetime Achievement Award (Public Sector) H.E. Dr. Hilda Cathy Heine Her Excellency Dr. Hilda Cathy Heine is a visionary leader whose lifelong dedication to climate resilience, gender equality, and good governance has profoundly shaped the future of the Marshall Islands and the Pacific region. As the first female head of state in the Pacific, she has championed […]
Award icnb 2024 Ms. Jill McManigal
Nation-Building Woman’s Award Ms. Jill McManigal Jill McManigal is a dedicated advocate for peace and the founder and Executive Director of Kids for Peace, a global nonprofit organization based in the United States. With a background in education and a passion for social change, Jill established Kids for Peace with the vision of empowering children […]
Award icnb 2024 SHOFCO
Corporate Nation-Building Award (People Sector) Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Shining Hope for Communities is a non-profit organization founded by Kennedy Odede and Jessica Posner Odede. Operating primarily in the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, its mission is to combat poverty and inequality through holistic community development initiatives. A remarkable aspect of their work is […]
Award icnb 2024 Mr. Shai Reshef
World Shifter Award Mr. Shai Reshef Shai Reshef is an esteemed social entrepreneur and the Founder and President of the University of the People (UoPeople), the world’s first tuition-free, online university. With a background in education and technology, Shai founded UoPeople with the vision of making higher education accessible to students worldwide, regardless of their […]