In 2003 , the Freedom Forum recognised Suu Kyi 's efforts to promote democracy peacefully with the Al Neuharth Free Spirit of the Year Award , in which she was presented over satellite .
Suu Kyi was under house arrest .
In 2003 , the Freedom Forum recognised Suu Kyi 's efforts to promote democracy peacefully with the Al Neuharth Free Spirit of the Year Award , in which she was presented over satellite because she was under house arrest .