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Grassroot Diplomat Honours Six Politicians And Diplomats For Selfless Acts
Winners of GDI Award 2013
Host and director of Grassroot Diplomat Talyn Rahman-Figueroa described the nominees as “worthy examples for all others... committed to listening and respecting the needs of the people”. The competition was stiff with over 30 government officials shortlisted for this honour but there could only be six winners. Winners were judged on the quality and outreach of their campaign, level of support within the community and results of their direct actions.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS:
• Robert Buckland, MP for South Swindon
- Policy Driver Winner for Special Educational Needs
• HE Mauricio Rodriguez Munera, Embassy of Colombia
- Policy Driver Winner for Evaluating International Drug Trade
• Baroness May Blood MBE, House of Lords
- Social Driver Winner for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland
• HE Ivan Romero-Martinez, Embassy of Honduras
- Social Driver Winner for Supporting Street Children
• Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Business Driver Winner for Pay on Time Campaign
• HE Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise, Embassy of Nepal
- Business Driver Winner for Business Integration of the Gurkhas
GRASSROOT DIPLOMAT HONOUREES:
• Tom Watson, MP for West Bromwich East
• HE Ruth Elizabeth Rouse, High Commission of Grenada
• Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, London
• Jeremy Corbyn, MP for North Islington
• Councillor Chris Maines, Blackheath Ward
• HE Daniel Taub, Embassy of Israel
The Initiative Award was supported by Chateau de la Ligne, Kenya Airways, St James Theatre, Gastronomica, World Vision Photography, All Health Studio, Denbies Wine Estate and the Grange Hotel. Guests were treated to live cello wine reception, 3-course meal, raffle fundraising, and performance by Eurovision artist Imaani.
For more information about the award and winners, please contact Press Officer Shireen Shahnavaz on +44 (0) 77789-31204 or shireen@grassrootdiplomat.org.
Grassroot Diplomat is the only diplomatic consultancy in the world that bridges the gap between civil society and political leaders. Unlike political consultation groups, Grassroot Diplomat does not lobby, provide strategic advice to political parties or manage fundraising campaigns. Instead we provide assistance in strengthening policy-related projects and promoting such projects to relevant government officials and institutional bodies that can make a difference.
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