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In every nation there are great men and women who have, by the strength of their character and their own accomplishments, become ingrained in the citizenry’s consciousness.  They are thinkers, doers, and risk-takers who have overcome adversity, found success, and stood up for the common good.  We label them public servants and corporate citizens—in essence, they are leaders.  Their legacies reflect the values of the United States' 28th President, Woodrow Wilson, a leader who believed that, "There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed."

Since 1998, the Wilson International Center has recognized such exemplary individuals with the Woodrow Wilson Awards.  At dinner ceremonies held from Toronto to Tokyo and San Francisco to São Paulo, the Wilson Center honors those who through thoughtful discussion, generous philanthropy, and selfless service have made the world a better place for all of us.

The Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service.  The Award for Public Service is presented to individuals who have poured their time, talents, and resources into improving the lives and futures of others and in so doing have inspired us all. Recipients include policymakers, philanthropists, scientists, civic and religious leaders, and celebrities who have excelled in their fields while leaving a deep, positive impact on their communities and the world at large.  

The Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship.  The Award for Corporate Citizenship is bestowed on those executives who, by their examples and their business practices, have shown a deep concern for the common good beyond the bottom line.  They work tirelessly in the service of their belief that private firms should be good citizens in their own neighborhoods and far beyond.  They understand that good citizenship can come in many forms, and that business can be a powerful force for positive change.