Award Categories
Award to an individual survivor of slavery living outside of the United States:
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.
Award to a community-based organization:
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.
Award to an individual survivor of slavery living within the United States:
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.
I AM THE CHANGE Award:
One award to an outstanding individual in the U.S. who donates his or her time and talent to ending slavery. Details to come in early 2011.
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.
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