The Notre Dame Prizefor Distinguished Public Service in Latin Americaen españolThe Notre Dame Prize for Distinguished Public Service in Latin America is the only award of its kind to recognize the efforts of visionary leaders to enhance the region’s welfare. It celebrates the significant role public figures play in strengthening democracy and improving the well being of the citizenry. By making these awards, we hope to draw hemisphere-wide attention to outstanding leadership in public service. Established in 1999 and first awarded in 2000, the Notre Dame Prize is funded by a grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation and administered by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at the University of Notre Dame. CriteriaThe Notre Dame Prize for Distinguished Public Service in Latin America will be presented to a Latin American who has shown distinction in public service and who is widely acknowledged to have served the public in an effective, honest, and dignified manner in one or more countries of the region. The award may be granted for accomplishments in any of a number of different fields in which an individual may further the public good: government, nongovernmental organizations, religion, education, the media, philanthropy, or other significant civic involvement. The AwardThe award carries a cash prize of $15,000 with a matching amount given to a Latin American charitable organization designated by the recipient. The Prize laureate will also make a major public address at Notre Dame. NominationsPlease send a one-page letter explaining the nominee’s contributions to public service in Latin America and, if possible, a CV. Nominations for the Prize will be accepted throughDecember 3, 2007Send nominations to or fax the documentation to or e-mail Events Coordinator Dawn Dinovo at About the Kellogg InstituteThe Helen Kellogg Institute for International Studies promotes comparative international research on themes relevant to contemporary society. Building on a core interest in Latin America, the Institute fosters research on many regions of the world. More… About the UniversityFounded in 1842, the University of Notre Dame is a private, national Catholic university ranked among the top 25 US universities. The University has long-standing ties to Latin America through the Congregation of Holy Cross and a global mission that strives to engage students and faculty. More… |
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