Landmine Survivors Network - Nobel Prize and Awards

Nobel Prize

LSN played a leadership role in the Nobel Peace Prize-winning coalition that spearheaded the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, and chairs the US Campaign to Ban Landmines.

LSN Executive Director Jerry White participated in the Nobel Peace Prize Centennial Celebration Symposium in Oslo in December of 2001, honoring Nobel laureates from the past 100 years.

Mohamed Amin Award for Humanitarian Service

LSN Co-Founder and Executive Director Jerry White received the 2000 Mohamed Amin Award for Humanitarian Service by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP). The award was in recognition of his efforts to ban landmines and help landmine victims around the world.

Brown University William Rogers Award

LSN Executive Director and Co-Founder Jerry White (Brown '86) received the Brown University William Rogers Award of 2000 recognizing outstanding alumnus or alumna whose service to society in general would be representative of the words of the Brown Charter: living a life 'of usefulness and reputation.' The award is an honor recognizing current or important contributions to human kind made by Brown alumnus or alumna anywhere in the world. Past recipients of the award include Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and Pennsylvania State University football coach Joe Paterno.

Leadership Award in International Rehabilitation

LSN received the 1999 Physicians Against Landmines (PALM) Leadership Award in International Rehabilitation, honoring individuals or organizations that have demonstrated by their example and work that the potential of the individual is limitless and the capacity of the human spirit for renewal is boundless. LSN was honored for its leadership in raising awareness of the landmine issues and drawing attention to the importance of rehabilitation programs for landmine survivors.

National Golden Rose Media Award

LSN was the recipient of the 1998 National Golden Rose Media Award in recognition of it's efforts to raise awareness of the dangers posed by mines in Bosnia.

MTV Free Your Mind Award

LSN Bosnia Director Plamenko Priganica received the 1997 MTV "Free Your Mind Award" in recognition of the achievements of LSN Bosnia.

Reebok Human Rights Award

Former LSN Eritrea Network Director, Abraham Gebreyesus, received the 1997 Reebok Human Rights Award.

Paul G. Hearne/American Association of People with Disabilities Leadership Award

LSN Executive Director Jerry White was awarded the 2001 Paul G. Hearne/American Association of People with Disabilities Leadership Award.

United Airlines Everyday Hero Award

LSN co-founder and Board Member Ken Rutherford received the “Everyday Hero” award from United Airlines. This is the first year of the leadership award, given to 25 people who have made a contribution to society.

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