The Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal for Humanitarianism was established in 1989. It is given to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service to humanity. Recipients include:
- Dwayne O. Andreas, Chairman of the Board, Archer Daniels Midland
- Mary Woodard Lasker, President, Lasker Foundation
- George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States
- Ted Turner, Vice Chairman, AOL Time Warner Inc.
- Andrzej Lepper, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland
Often confused with this award is the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism, established in 1986.
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