World Peace Prize - Awards

Awards

Top Honor Prize is the highest recognition presented by the World Peace Prize Awarding Council. Historically, it has been presented to eminent world leaders who are vanguards and visionaries, bringing people from disparate backgrounds together, working towards the common goal of peace. Historically, award ceremonies are held in the recipient's home country. In 2011, the award celebration took place in the Gold Room of the United States Capitol, Washington D.C., honoring

Yi Yungao, also known as Wan Ko Yee and H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III, self proclaimed religious leader
Hon. Benjamin Gilman, former Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States Congress

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