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THE ALBERT SCHWEITZER PRIZE FOR HUMANITARIANISM

The Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism recognizes an individual whose life example has significantly mitigated the social determinants of health in the U.S. and/or abroad, and whose commitment to service influences and inspires others. The Schweitzer Prize is awarded annually in conjunction with ASF's Schweitzer Fellows for Life Conference.

Past Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism honorees include:

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher
Click here for a Bostonist interview with ASF's president about Dr. Satcher's Schweitzer Prize
Community health center pioneer Dr. Jack Geiger
Click here for CUNY Newswire coverage of Dr. Geiger's Schweitzer Prize
President Jimmy Carter
President George H.W. Bush

Norman Cousins
Dr. C. Everett Koop
Gwen Grant Mellon
Marian Wright Edelman
Dr. Robert Lawrence
Teresa Heinz Kerry

History

The Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism was originally established in 1986 by Dr. h.c. Alfred Toepfer of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to advance the cause of humanitarianism in the United States through recognition of extraordinary achievement. Previously administered by Johns Hopkins University, the Prize is now presented by ASF on behalf of its Schweitzer Fellows for Life alumni network—an interdisciplinary pipeline of more than 2,000 Leaders in Service who are dedicated and skilled in addressing health disparities.

Nomination Process*

In early 2012, ASF will announce an “Call for Nominations” for the 2013 Schweitzer Prize.

The Schweitzer Prize Selection Committee of notable individuals appointed by the ASF Board of Directors will review the nominations received and join the Board in voting to determine the recipient.