Awards and Media
In 2007, Quincy Jones awarded Neeson the inaugural Harvard School of Public Health “Q Prize” in recognition of his extraordinary leadership in advocacy for children, calling Neeson’s “selfless, remarkable commitment to the children of Cambodia” a “genuine profile in courage.” In the same year, CCF received the Rex Foundation Bill Graham award for creating a sanctuary for Cambodian children to thrive, learn and grow.
Neeson was honored with the Ahimsa Award in 2012, presented annually at the House of Commons to an individual who embodies non-violence and compassion. Previous Ahisma recipients include Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. CCF also received a 2012 WISE Award, recognizing its transformative impact on education and society. The WISE Awards identify, showcase and promote six innovative educational projects each year.
Neeson was featured as one of the "Heroes Among Us" in a November 2012 issue of People Magazine. Earlier in 2012, a documentary chronicling Neeson's Cambodian experience titled Streets With No Names was featured on the TV show Australian Story, and CCF's Star Restaurant was the focus of a recent episode of the Australian TV show Poh's Kitchen. Neeson has also been ABC's Person of the Week. CCF has been profiled by PBS, BBC News and CBS News as well as The Sunday Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, Elle Magazine and other publications around the world.
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