About the Notre Dame Prize for Distinguished Public Service in Latin America
The Notre Dame Prize for Distinguished Public Service in Latin America was created in 2000 to honor Latin Americans whose work and commitment to public service has substantially furthered the interests and well-being of people in one or more countries in Latin America. The Prize recognizes the efforts of visionary leaders in business, religion, government, or the media, as well as civic activists and intellectuals, to promote the ideals of democracy, economic growth, and a just, stable society. Funded by The Coca- Cola Foundation, the Prize is awarded by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, and carries a cash award of $15,000.
Another $15,000 is awarded to a Latin American charitable organization recommended by the laureate, thus advancing the work the Prize honors.
The distinguished selection committee for the 2011 Prize included:
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Santiago Aranguren, director of business development, Arancia, S.A. de C.V, Mexico
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Mariana Aylwin, former minister of education, Chile
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Rodrigo Calderón, vice president, Public Affairs & Communication, The Coca-Cola Company Latin America;
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Rev. James McDonald, CSC, counselor to the president, University of Notre Dame;
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Guillermo O’Donnell, professor emeritus of political science and senior fellow, Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame
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and Scott Mainwaring, Eugene P. and Helen Conley Professor of Political Science and director of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, University of Notre Dame.
