Robert Burns Humanitarian Award
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In the spirit of Scotland's world-famous national poet Robert Burns, The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award recognises the efforts of those who have put humanitarian concerns above all others.
Since 2002, the award has been presented to someone who personifies the enduring spirit of Burns; his connection with people’s cares and desire for a better life.
The winner receives: - 1759 guinea, which signifies the year of the bard's birth and the coinage then in circulation. - a specially commissioned award handcrafted in Scotland.
Adi Roche was awarded the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award 2007, for her efforts in helping the people affected by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Humanitarian-aid surgeon Jonathan Kaplan, film-star and UNICEF ambassador Ewan McGregor, and founder of Scotland’s Ozanam Clubs for disabled young people James Lynch, have all been short listed for the award in 2008. The final winner will be announced at a special ceremony in Ayr, Scotland on 17 May 2008. This marks the start of the burns an' a' that festival in Ayrshire, Scotland.
The judging panel is chaired by Sir Tom McKillop, and also includes author and UNICEF ambassador Andrew O’Hagan, TV broadcaster Muriel Gray, President of the Robert Burns World Federation John Haining and the Burns Festival Chairman, Graham Peterkin.
For more information about the award go to www.robertburnsaward.com
