The Sylff Prize is awarded once every 3 years to recognize Sylff fellows who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to their communities and society.
In 2010, no Sylff Prize was awarded. All nominees were outstanding and demonstrated a wide range of accomplishments and abilities that deserve recognition, and, in many cases, the selection committee noted that they have high potential in the near future, and would like to see them again as they further develop themselves. Regardless of the result, we shall continue to explore and recognize outstanding individuals in the Sylff community. We dearly ask for and appreciate your support in this endeavor.
2007 Prize Award
The recipient of the Second Sylff Prize in 2007 was Rigobert Minani-Bihuzo, who received a Sylff fellowship at the Institute of Political Education “Pedro Arrupe” in Italy. Rigobert is the founder and representative of Groupe Jérémie, an NGO working for human rights and civic education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). He was highly successful in monitoring the 2006 general elections that took place in the DRC for the first time in more than 40 years. During his stay in Japan for the prize ceremony, Rigobert met with members of governmental and non-governmental organizations supporting Africa, where he reported on his peace-building activities and the problems faced in the DRC. Discussions were also conducted centering on practical perspectives from the field.
2004 Prize Award
The recipients of the first Sylff Prize in 2004 were Amal Jadou(The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, 2001~2002), Egla J. Martinez-Salazar (York University, 1999~2000), and Goran Svilanovic (The University of Belgrade, 1990~91). Amal has been engaged in conflict resolution and peace-making for Palestine, throughout her life. Egla has been committed to research and social action for women, development, and indigenous people in Central America. Goran demonstrated outstanding leadership during the struggle for democracy under the Milosevic regime. He continues to serve member of parliament and as president of The Civic Alliance of Serbia (GSS).
The Sylff Prize is awarded once every 3 years to recognize Sylff fellows who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to their communities and society.