The Other Nominees

Ghanaian Patrick Awuah, who promotes leadership in Africa. Youth Action for Change founder Selene Biffi. The children of Palestine, for "standing in front of injustice and oppresssion. For being forgotten and often provided as sacrifice in front of unfair world politics; for being a target to snipers and random shooting; for being denied basic human rights; for giving them some hope in the face of a dark world." Twenty-eight-year-old Zimbabwean opposition politician Madock Chivasa. Katherine Chon, director of the Polaris Project, a U.S.-based group that fights human trafficking. Peace and nonviolence trainer Victoria Christgau. MBAs Without Borders founder Tal Dehtiar. Riane Eisler, a historian who sees the world in terms of partnership cultures and domination cultures (rather than right vs. left or East vs. West). Liz Garcia-Gray, MD, for "her efforts to raise awareness about waterborne diarrhea illness, the need for clean, safe, healthy water for the world, destigmatization of mental illness, her dedication to medical missions, to rural health care, and for authoring books to serve as fundraisers for Water for the World." Toxic waste campaigner Lois Marie Gibbs, a.k.a. "the mother of Superfund." The Global Canopy Program, which is promoting the Forests NOW Declaration. Former felon and current executive director of Justice Maryland Kimberly Haven, who helped achieve the passage of new legislation securing the right to vote for over 52,000 other former felons in the U.S. state of Maryland. OneWorld Person of 2006 finalist Rob Hopkins, whose network of "transition towns" are confronting the challenges of peak oil and climate change. New York City advocate of affordable child care for low-income families of color Wanda Imasuen. U.S. Congressman, presidential candidate, and anti-war proponent Dennis Kucinich. Nigerian fire-safety advocate Badanga Ahmed Lamidi, a.k.a. "Mr. Fire." Peace builders John Marks and Susan Collin Marks. Korea's May 18 Memorial Foundation. Former New York City Department of Youth Services Commissioner Richard Murphy, who Maurice Lauriano says "made a world of difference in my life. He helped me claim my voice by empowering me as a youth advocate and champion of quality services for young people." Carrie Newcomer, a musician who sings about "justice, hope, peace, and the sacredness of everyday life." John O'Shea, a controversial Irish development practitioner. Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul. Indian disaster-risk-management expert Sanjeev Santhosh Peethala Laotian anti-poverty activist Souly QuachAngkham Evelina Taunyte, a self-described nomad, bicycling the planet and promoting human development, skills exchange, and smaller ecological footprints. Follow her journey at Candycactus.net Doug Villella, whose organization, Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, is bringing eye care to Guatemala. International superstar and humanitarian Oprah Winfrey. International safe drinking water and sanitation advocate Gary White.  Who else should be recognized?  People of 2007 Homepage

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