Hollywood Superstars. Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Sarandon, Lucy Liu, Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and HM Queen Noor of Jordan were among the 12 extraordinary women honored by President Mikhail Gorbachev at the star-studded gala ceremony in New York City, hosted by Teri Hatcher. Over 1200 VIP guests were treated to an emotionally charged evening with performance highlights by Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder. more
WEBSITE RELAUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 1st, 2008. After months of planning and development, WORLD AWARDS MEDIA is pleased to announce the relaunch of its website to be online on September 1st, 2008.
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THE 2006/2007 AWARDS: Glamorous show from New York
HIGHLIGHTS: The most moving moments of previous awards
TERI HATCHER: WORLD AWARD winner hosted awards
MICHAEL DOUGLAS: World Actor Award for a unique career
LINDA EVANGELISTA: Supermodel supports AIDS causes
SUPERFUND: Leading investment group presents the awards
MARY J. BLIGE: "The most important day in my life"
MUSIC: Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston

A global initiative. The WOMEN’S WORLD FORUM strives to raise the awareness of the particular problems women face.


It promotes the freedom and equality of women as matter of dignity and human rights, supporting the right of self-determination, gender equality, freedom and the elimination of all forms of social and economic discrimination.

Let’s change the world for the better. Together. more

“Desperate Housewives” mega star Teri Hatcher, winner of the “World Actress Award 2005” hosted the WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS. The successful actress is a strong supporter of women’s rights.more
 
 

 
A strong Partner. The WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS are presented by the SUPERFUND Investment Group, founded by Christian Baha (photo). With over 50,000 investors and offices in 16 countries, including the USA, Germany, Japan and Hong Kong Superfund is one of the world’s leading managed futures funds providers for private investors.more


Honoring the best. The first WORLD AWARDS honoring men were held at the Imperial Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria on November 3, 2000. Among the first award winners were Simon Wiesenthal and José Carreras. It was not conceived as an event to celebrate men but rather a day of introspection, self-criticism as well as one of inspiration and strength in order to change the world for the better. more
 
Mr. Grammy. Legendary Grammy Awards producer John Cossette produced the television special of the 3rd Women’s World Awards ceremony in New York City. He is a two-time NAACP Image Award recipient and the man behind the annual Latin Grammys and the BET Awards as well. more

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On the WORLD AWARDS Media World you will find continually updated information regarding all activities. Picture downloads and accreditation information are also available. more