Hilton Humanitarian Prize ceremonies
The Hilton Humanitarian Prize ceremonies are held in conjunction with an international humanitarian symposium sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and attended by international dignitaries and leaders from the humanitarian and human rights fields. Archived video and speech transcripts from past ceremonies are available below.
From 2010 through 2012, the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize was presented to a recipient organization at a dinner ceremony at the Global Philanthropy Forum annual conference, attended by a community of philanthropists, donors, and social investors.
HelpAge International presented with the 2012 Hilton Prize
April 16, 2012 – Global Philanthropy Forum Conference, Washington, D.C.
Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank, helped present HelpAge International with the 2012 Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a dinner ceremony at the Global Philanthropy Forum in Washington, D.C. on April 16.
Keynote speech, Robert Zoellick
Acceptance speech, Richard Blewitt
Handicap International Receives 2011 Hilton Prize
April 13, 2011 – Global Philanthropy Forum Conference, Redwood City, CA
Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women helped present Handicap International with the 2011 Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a dinner ceremony at the Global Philanthropy Forum in Redwood City, California on April 13.
Keynote speech, Michelle Bachelet
Acceptance speech, Jean-Baptiste Richardier
Congratulations to 2010 Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient Aravind Eye Care System
April 20, 2010 – Global Philanthropy Forum Conference, Redwood City, CA
On April 20, 2010, Dr. William H. Foege helped present Aravind Eye Care System with the 2010 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a dinner ceremony at the Global Philanthropy Forum in Redwood City, California.
Keynote speech, Dr. William H. Foege
Acceptance speech, Dr. P. Namperumalsamy
Recognizing 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient PATH
September 21, 2009 – The Capitol Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
On September 21, 2009, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former Hilton Humanitarian Prize Juror, Muhammad Yunus, joined the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation in recognizing PATH as the 2009 Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient during a private luncheon ceremony in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left to right: Steven M. Hilton, Dr. Christopher Elias, Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Keynote speech, Muhammad Yunus
Acceptance speech, Dr. Christopher Elias
2008 Humanitarian Prize recipient BRAC honored
October 20, 2008 – Batiment des Forces Motrices, Geneva, Switzerland
On October 20, 2008, music-industry legend and renowned humanitarian Quincy Jones helped present the 2008 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to BRAC during a private dinner ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland. Pictured from left to right: Steven M. Hilton, Dr. F.H. Abed, Quincy Jones.
Keynote speech, Quincy Jones
Acceptance speech, Dr. Fazle Hasan Abed
Tostan receives 2007 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
September 12, 2007 – The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
On September 12, 2007, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon helped present Tostan with the 2007 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a private dinner ceremony at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Pictured from left to right: Ban Ki-moon, Malick Diagne, Oureye Sall, Molly Melching, Steven M. Hilton.
Keynote speech, Ban Ki-moon
Acceptance speech, Molly Melching
2006 Hilton Humanitarian Prize goes to Women for Women International
October 30, 2006 – Hilton New York Hotel, New York City
On October 30, 2006, President Václav Havel helped present Women for Women International with the 2006 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a dinner ceremony at the Hilton New York Hotel in New York City. Pictured from left to right: President Vaclav Havel, Zainab Salbi, and Steven M. Hilton.
Keynote speech, President Vaclav Havel
Acceptance speech, Zainab Salbi
Women for Women International video
Partners In Health presented with 2005 Humanitarian Prize
October 31, 2005 – BFM Building, Geneva, Switzerland
On October 31, 2005, Mr. Paul Rusesabagina helped present Partners In Health with the 2005 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a dinner ceremony at the BFM Building in Geneva, Switzerland. Pictured from left to right: Steven M. Hilton, Ophelia Dahl, Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim, and Paul Rusesabagina.
Welcome speech, Ambassador Walter Fust
Keynote speech, Paul Rusesabagina
Acceptance speech, Paul Farmer
Heifer International receives 2004 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
October 28, 2004 – Hilton New York Hotel, New York City
On October 28, 2004, Dr. Lee Jong-wook helped present Heifer International with the 2004 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a luncheon ceremony at the Hilton New York. Pictured from left to right: Steven M. Hilton, Ms. Jo Luck, and Dr. Lee Jong-wook.
Keynote speech, Dr. Lee Jong-wook
Acceptance speech, Jo Luck
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims recognized at Hilton Humanitarian Prize ceremony
September 24, 2003 – Hilton New York Hotel, New York City
On September 24, 2003, His Holiness the Dalai Lama helped present the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) with the 2003 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a luncheon ceremony at the Hilton New York. Pictured from left to right: Steven M. Hilton, Dr. Jens Modvig, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Dr. Bhogendra Sharma.
Keynote speech, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Acceptance speech, Dr. Jens Modvig
International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) video
SOS Children's Villages receives 2002 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
October 14, 2002 – The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
Dr. Oscar Arias delivered the keynote address at the luncheon ceremony at The Waldorf Astoria honoring SOS Children's Villages. Pictured from left to right: Steven M. Hilton, Princess Salimah Aga Khan, Dr. Oscar Arias, and Helmut Kutin.
Introduction speech, Sarah, Duchess of York
Acceptance speech, Helmut Kutin
2001 Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to St. Christopher's Hospice
November 30, 2001 – The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan delivered the keynote address at the luncheon ceremony honoring St. Christopher's Hospice and its founder, Dame Cicely Saunders. Pictured from left to right: Kofi Annan, Dame Cicely Saunders, and Steven M. Hilton.
Keynote speech video, Kofi Annan
Acceptance speech, Dame Cicely Saunders
St. Christopher's Hospice video
Casa Alianza recognized with 2000 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
October 20, 2000 – Noga Hilton Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
Casa Alianza received the 2000 Hilton Prize at a dinner ceremony held in Geneva, Switzerland, where Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan delivered the keynote address. Pictured from left to right: Bruce Harris, Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, and Steven M. Hilton.
1999 Hilton Humanitarian Prize ceremony recognizes AMREF
September 28, 1999 – The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson helped present AMREF with the 1999 Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a luncheon ceremony at The Waldorf Astoria. Pictured from left to right: Barron Hilton, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, and John Batten.
1998 Hilton Humanitarian Prize presented to Doctors Without Borders
September 27, 1998 – The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières received the 1998 Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a luncheon featuring former United States President George H. W. Bush as keynote speaker. Pictured from left to right: Donald H. Hubbs, former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, John McGill, M.D., and Barron Hilton.
Keynote speech, President George H.W. Bush
Acceptance speech, John McGill
1997 Hilton Humanitarian Prize awarded to International Rescue Committee
September 30, 1997 – The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, California
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivered the keynote address at the Hilton Humanitarian Prize ceremony honoring the International Rescue Committee at the Beverly Hilton. Pictured from left to right: Reynold Levy, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Barron Hilton, and Winston Lord.
Inaugural Hilton Humanitarian Prize goes to Operation Smile
June 20, 1996 – The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City
Her Excellency Sadako Ogata helped present Operation Smile with the inaugural Hilton Humanitarian Prize at a luncheon at The Waldorf Astoria in June 1996. Pictured from left to right: Kathy Magee, Dr. Bill Magee, UNHCR Sadako Ogata, and Barron Hilton.
