Ambassadors for Humanity The Ambassadors for Humanity Award honors individuals who embody the Institute’s values and goals to develop tolerance, understanding and mutual respect. Join Us in New York City, October 13, 2024 Learn more about our 30th-anniversary gala arrow_forward Timeline of Past Honorees 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2008 2007 2005 2004 2002 2001 2000 2018 2018 Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks Actors and Humanitarians 2016 2016 Mellody Hobson and George Lucas 2015 2015 William Clay Ford Jr. 2014 2014 Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States 2013 2013 George Clooney 2012 2012 Robert A. Iger 2011 2011 Brian L. Roberts 2010 2010 Jeffrey Katzenberg 2008 2008 Kirk Douglas 2007 2007 Wallis Annenberg 2005 2005 William Jefferson Clinton, 42nd President of the United States 2004 2004 Richard Lovett 2002 2002 Jerry Breslauer, Bruce Ramer and Mickey Rutman 2001 2001 Eric Greenberg, Rena Rowan Damone and Severin Wunderman 2000 2000 Howard and Nancy Marks