The Laureates

People who have travelled great paths.

The my way Foundation regularly honours an international personality for their exceptional achievements and accomplishments in the humanitarian and socio-political sphere.

Above all, these personalities have travelled great paths for their fellow human beings. The prize is endowed with 10,000 euros and is awarded in a festive setting.

The my way Prize

Laureates Movie

01 — JordanRania Al-AbdullahA queen who builds bridges between the Orient and Occident and makes waves all over the world.
Jordan
02 — FranceBrigitte BardotShe began her career as a model in Paris at the age of 15. But went on to prove that there was much more to her than just a pretty face.
France
03 — South AfricaChristiaan BarnardA man who followed his heart. As a surgeon he achieved a medical breakthrough that would help countless people go on to lead long and healthy lives.
South Africa
04 — GermanyKarlheinz BöhmThe likeable face conceals a great deal of anger. Anger about inequality. And the courage to change it.
Germany
05 — SomaliaWaris DirieA desert flower who had to travel a great distance before she could truly blossom. And help other people at the same time.
Somalia
06 — United KingdomJane Goodall98.7% human, 100% worse-treated. The chimpanzee lady and a life dedicated to primates.
United Kingdom
07 — AustriaErwin KräutlerThe Lord moves in mysterious ways. In the case of Erwin Kräutler, ones that would eventually lead to a fairer and more just world – taking in numerous dangerous diversions along the way.
Austria
08 — South AfricaNelson MandelaWhen Nelson Mandela was born the world was a black and white place. But thanks to him, barriers are not just lifting – they have largely disappeared.
South Africa
09 — Vatican CityJohannes Paul IIGod's representative on earth, he extended the papal hand to more people than almost anyone before him. A pope whose influence extended far beyond the confines of the Catholic church.
Vatican City
10 — PolandLech WalesaThe story of a simple worker who not only changed his own life, but also the course of an entire nation.
Poland