In addition to my career as a consultant and academic teacher, I have dedicated most of my life to actively understanding needs, sharing and giving, in small and large ways.
Each of us has our own story – our own path, sometimes it is easy, sometimes more challenging, and for some, it is still very difficult to navigate in a complex world. I want to globally recognise people and projects that have a deep understanding of diversity, inclusion, and support for others. To acknowledge the tremendous energy that comes from selflessly giving in many forms.
I’m surprised when others recognise that this quality of recognition is missing and yet needed in the world. And so this award encourages a new way of thinking and doing.
The organizer and founder of PRO PR Globe Awards asked my permission to name an award after me. After decades of enabling others while being invisible. Essentially preferring anonymity, I asked: ‘Why?’
I prefer like many others, to keep any kindness private but I have learnt to be open, and to expect the unexpected; and so I believe that I must accept this award for the greater good to come.
I accept this recognition because it encourages me to encourage other humanitarians. These qualities I was taught to me by both my parents.
I will lay down the criteria to enable the awarding of this humanitarian award. It will be publicly available information, leading hopefully to be able to influence internationally.
It will be challenging because many people are operating in the world who are not globally visible in their activities, however, being visible encourages others. If those I nominate accept the award, they create a path for others to follow.
In an age of celebrity, we seek not to make celebrities but to encourage in all, a humanitarian pathway and sensibility that makes real selfless improvement in the world – a circle of kindness.
