HONORING EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN.
Since inception of the WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS in June 2004 many exceptional individuals from around
the globe have been honored with awards for their achievements in various fields and for their
contributions to furthering self-determination, gender equality, freedom and the elimination
of all forms of social and economic discrimination of women.
The WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS presents a message of inspiration and hope to women around the world,
showcasing international heroines and just average people doing their best in their immediate
environment, thereby being important real-life role models for millions around the globe.
These are the extraordinary women who have made a difference and been honored at the WOMEN’S
WORLD AWARDS:
THE WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS WINNERS 2008.
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| Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan was the royal presenter of the 4th WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS in Vienna on March 5. Queen Noor is an international humanitarian activist and an outspoken voice on issues of world peace and justice. She is actively involved in a number of international organizations dealing with global peace-building and conflict recovery and currently serves as an expert advisor to the United Nations on these issues. |
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| The internationally acclaimed Italian actress
(MATRIX) was honored for her deeply moving performances in numerous roles such
as Mary Magdalena in the Passion of Christ or in Malèna, which brought
her devoted fans around the world. |
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| The American singer with the riveting
voice has sold more than 34 million CDs and is one of the most popular recording
artists of our time. She received the award for her immense contributions to music,
in particular in Europe as well as her sustained social engagements. |
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| The super model from Israel is one of the
most famous faces in the world, gracing the covers of Elle, Cosmopolitan and GQ. She
has worked for Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret and is the Sports Illustrated cover
girl for 2009. She was honored for her natural elegance, sense of style and
compassion. |
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| The Head Designer at one of the world’s
most famous fashion houses was honored for her trendsetting and unique designs with
which she has reinvigorated the traditional fashion house and once again made it
onto one of the leading brands in the world. |
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| The American songstress who, in 2002,
became the first winner of the popular “American Idol” TV competition recently
topped the American charts. She was honored for helping to popularize a new
entertainment genre that, in the meantime, has become a worldwide success – just
like she has. |
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| This 10-year-old girl from the Yemen was
forced into a marriage at the age of 8 with a 30-year-old man. She refused to accept
her fate and successfully fought for a divorce. She was honored for inspiring
million of women around the world with her unbelievable courage. |
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| The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was
honored for her sustained engagements and support for children in conflict areas
through her organization “World Centers of Compassion for Children”. |
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| She is one of the most celebrated
actresses of European Cinema and in almost 90 films has left a unique and
fascinating legacy. For over 10 years she has been a UNESCO Good Will Ambassador
traveling the world as a spokesperson for women’s rights and is proactively involved
in many important humanitarian causes and received the honor for her sustained
social engagements. |
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| This visionary entrepreneur, Chairwoman
of the Carlson Group (over 1000 Hotels around the globe, including the Radisson
Hotels & Resorts) and considered one of the “100 Most Powerful Women” (Forbes) in
the world was honored for her business acumen and her continued commitment to
ethical business practices. |
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| She is an icon of the 60s and 70s, yet
she continues to make mesmerizing and deeply moving music. She has expanded her
horizons and moved successfully in to acting for which she has received a great deal
of acclaim. She was honored for her remarkable legacy in the popular music genre. |
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| She survived the genocide in Rwanda with
her three children Her husband, parents as well as numerous family-members were
violently killed. Together with other widows she founded the NGO AVEGA (Association
for Widows of Genocide) to give surviving women and orphans a voice as well as much
needed support. She received the award for her humanitarian achievements. |
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| From a model to a successful
businesswoman: Together with Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Linda Evangelista
became part of the first generation of supermodels in the nineties. Breaking the
mold of many spokes-models, she also succeeded as a businesswoman with her own
agency, label and fashion designs. She was awarded the prize for her exemplary
career. |
For winners 2004-2007 please click here.
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