Raoul Wallenberg Award [SEP] conferred by
Raoul Wallenberg Award
The Raoul Wallenberg Award is bestowed by The Raoul Wallenberg Committee of the United States on "individuals, organizations, and communities whose courage, selflessness and success against great odds personified those of Raoul Wallenberg himself." It has been awarded periodically since 1985, when the inaugural award was given to Wallenberg himself.
The most recent recipients of the award are French singer Charles Aznavour and his sister Aïda, for the work of their family, most notably their father Mischa, who sheltered Jews from the Nazis in
began work for the issuance of a United States postal stamp to honor Wallenberg. The stamp was issued in 1997.
- Established October 5, 1989 as Raoul Wallenberg Recognition Day by a Congressional Resolution.
Awards.
- Raoul Wallenberg Award
- The Raoul Wallenberg A Hero For Our Time Award
- The Raoul Wallenberg Civic Courage Award
Honorary Chairmen.
- Per Anger
- Guy von Dardel
- Nina Lagergren
- Krister Stendahl
- Simon Wiesenthal
External links.
- Official website