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Announcing the 2011 Freedom Awards
Nominations may be submitted after September 1, 2010.

The Freedom Awards celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery. 


Awardees will be flown to the USA for an inspirational evening that honors the vision and courage of slavery survivors, community-based organizations, individual leaders and extraordinary volunteers—all bringing slaves to freedom.

 

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Award Categories

Award to an individual survivor of slavery living outside of the United States:

Award to a community-based organization:

One award will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of their lives. The award is named the Frederick Douglass Award.

The recipient will receive:

• $10,000 for training and capacity building to continue and expand their work.
• $10,000 to be awarded over two years, and used as he or she sees fit.

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One award will be given to a community-based organization that is demonstrating how slavery can be dismantled and destroyed. The award is named the Harriet Tubman Award.

The winning organization will receive:

• A grant of $25,000 a year for two years.
• A technical assistance package worth $15,000 a year for two years.
• A tour to share experiences with relevant organizations.
• A short documentary produced by Free the Slaves about the anti-slavery activities and work of the organization.

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Award to an individual survivor of slavery living within the United States:
I AM THE CHANGE Award:

One award will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of their lives. The award is named the Anne Templeton Zimmerman Award.

The recipient will receive:

• $10,000 for training and capacity building to continue and expand their work.
• $10,000 to be awarded over two years, and used as he or she sees fit.

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One award to an outstanding individual in the U.S. who donates his or her time and talent to ending slavery. Details to come soon.

William Wilberforce Award:


Given to an individual who has moved a major institution, government, business or large groups of people to significant action to fight slavery. This award is given out periodically, and nominations are accepted on a rolling basis. Details to come soon.



Note: Free the Slaves will announce a deadline for nominations when the awards program is fully funded. If the 2011 Freedom Awards program is not fully funded, specific awards may be modified, and 2011 nominations will remain valid for awards in future years.

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Freedom Awards
major underwriter:


"The Freedom Awards combine the best of two world-changing forces that are central to Sir John Templeton’s positive vision for the future: the power of noble purpose to inspire lives of great significance, and the central importance of enhancing and expanding individual freedom. In addition, the awards honor the memory of Sir John’s daughter Anne Templeton Zimmerman, who herself was a dedicated and courageous advocate for ending slavery and promoting religious freedom.”


-Kimon Sargeant, Ph.D., VP of Human Sciences, John Templeton Foundation


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