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 […]
Award icnb 2024 Ms. Divina Maloum
Nation-Building Youth’s Award Ms. Divina Maloum Divina Maloum, a dynamic advocate for peace, originates from Cameroon and serves as the founder of Children for Peace. At just 19 years old, Divina has emerged as a leading voice in the global peace movement, dedicated to promoting harmony and reconciliation in conflict-affected regions. One remarkable aspect of […]
Award icnb 2024 Ms. Mahbouba Seraj
Nation-Building Senior’s Award Ms. Mahbouba Seraj Mahbouba Seraj is a prominent journalist and women’s rights activist known for her tireless advocacy on behalf of Afghan women. As the co-founder of the Afghan Women’s Network, she has been instrumental in advancing the rights and empowerment of women in Afghanistan. One remarkable aspect of Mahbouba’s work is […]
Award icnb 2024 Ms. Tri Mumpuni
Nation-Building Lifetime Achievement Award (People Sector) Ms. Tri Mumpuni Tri Mumpuni is a prominent Indonesian social entrepreneur and the founder of the non-profit organization IBEKA (Indonesian Institute for Energy Economics). With a background in engineering, Tri Mumpuni has dedicated her career to promoting sustainable energy solutions and empowering rural communities in Indonesia. One outstanding achievement […]
NATION-BUILDING AWARDS 2023
NATION-BUILDING AWARDS 2018 H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir bin MohamadPrime Minister of MalaysiaNation-Building Lifetime Achievement Award (Public Sector) Mr. Ratan N. TataChairman of the Tata TrustsNation-Building Lifetime Achievement Award (Private Sector) Mr. Mechai ViravaidyaFounder and executive director of the Population and Development Association (PDA)Nation-Building Lifetime Achievement Award (People Sector) The Assembly of the People of KazakhstanCorporate […]