Call for Nominations for $100,000 Anti-Corruption Prize
Call for Nominations for $100,000 Anti-Corruption Prize Allard Prize for International Integrity Recognizes Individuals Movements or Organizations that have Shown Courage and Leadership in Combating Corruption December 7, 2016 –Worldwide – Leading up to International Anti-Corruption Day, The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia is launching nominations for the 2017 Allard Prize for International Integrity. The $100,000 (Canadian Dollars) prize is awarded biennially to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. Click here to nominate a global anti-corruption leader. Created and funded by alumnus Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the $100,000 (CAD) prize is one of the largest awards in the world recognizing efforts to combat corruption and promote human rights. The Allard Prize was first awarded in 2013. “Today the world faces unprecedented challenges from corruption,” said Peter Allard. “On International Anti-Corruption Day, leaders, governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, the media and citizens around the world join forces to bring awareness of global corruption. The Allard Prize for International Integrity is accepting nominations for exceptional individuals, movements and organizations that fight for transparency and accountability every day.” The Allard Prize receives nominations from over 50 countries across six continents. Nominees have included prominent world leaders, academics, grassroots activists, social movements and charitable groups dedicated to specific social issues. Past winners include John Githongo, Rafael Marques de Morais and Anna Hazare. John Githongo, 2015 Allard Prize recipient, made strides towards political transparency in Kenya, where he exposed a $1 billion corruption scandal within the very administration that had hired him to serve as their permanent secretary for government and ethics. “Being selected as a finalist for the Allard Prize is a humbling honor,” explained Githongo. “That the Allard Prize exists demonstrates recognition of the importance of service delivered wholeheartedly and unencumbered by self-interest.” The 2017 recipient of the Allard Prize will be announced at an award ceremony on September 28, 2017. Recipients and finalists will also be featured on Allard Prize social media channels and given the opportunity for international media coverage. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2017. For further information please see our Prize Criteria. For questions, contact: [email protected]. ### The Allard Prize for International Integrity Established in October 2012 and funded by alumnus Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the Allard Prize for International Integrity is awarded to an individual, movement or organization that has shown exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Allard Prize, administered by the Peter A. Allard School of Law, is steered by the Allard Prize Committee in consultation with the Allard Prize Advisory Board composed of members of the anti-corruption and human rights communities worldwide. Learn more at www.allardprize.org, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Peter A. Allard School of Law The Peter A. Allard School of Law is committed to being one of the world’s great centers for legal education and research. As part of an outstanding public university situated in one of the most open, diverse and beautiful places in the world, the Allard School of Law offers an inspiring environment that combines rigorous professional legal training with an awareness of the role of law in society. Its faculty engages in research with national and global reach and provides students with some of the most extensive and innovative curricular opportunities of any Canadian law school. Learn more at http://www.allard.ubc.ca/.
Kenyan, Angolan journalists awarded 2015 Allard Prize for International Integrity
October 2, 2015 Two African journalists known for exposing corruption in their respective countries of Kenya and Angola have been named the joint recipients of the 2015 Allard Prize for International Integrity. The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia presented John Githongo and Rafael Marques de Morais with the Allard Prize at a special ceremony last night. The $100,000 prize is one of the world’s largest awards recognizing efforts to combat corruption and to promote human rights. As joint recipients, Mr. Githongo and Mr. Marques de Morais were each awarded $50,000 for their brave efforts in protecting human rights and fighting corruption. “It is a singular honour and a humbling experience to be selected for the Allard Prize,” says Mr. Githongo. “This recognition serves as an encouragement and as an important recognition that there is across the world a partnership between all people who care about human dignity – to fight corruption and theft and their toxic effects.” In 2004, Mr. Githongo was responsible for exposing a $1 billion corruption scandal within the Kenyan government. His current work is focused on creating an informed citizenry in Kenya and mobilizing its people to speak out against corruption. “At home I am vilified for fighting corruption, and abroad I am recognized for doing it,” said Mr. Marques de Morais. “It is an exceptional encouragement for me to continue to do my job. It (the prize) will resonate in Angola, as a testament that it merits to fight against corruption in a kleptocracy. This award will further help change perceptions in Angola, where people are forced to engage in everyday corruption as a way of life. Mr. Marques de Morais is an Angola-based human rights activist and journalist who has dedicated his career to raising public awareness of corruption, conflict diamonds and army brutality in his home country. Despite threats to his life, lawsuits and an unjust prison detainment, Mr. Marques de Morais continues to write extensively on these topics. Established in October 2012 by Allard School of Law alumnus Mr. Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the Allard Prize is awarded every two years to an individual, movement or organization that has shown exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. “We are honoured to present the 2015 Allard Prize jointly to John Githongo of Kenya and Rafael Marques de Morais of Angola, in recognition of their extraordinary efforts to combat corruption and protect human rights,” said Mr. Allard. “Their stories, which clearly reflect the values of the Allard Prize, inspire all of us to effect positive change for the benefit of people everywhere.” The other finalists, Indonesia Corruption Watch, Indonesia’s leading organization focused on fighting corruption, and Sergei Magnitsky, the late lawyer who was responsible for uncovering a large-scale government tax fraud in Russia, were each awarded $10,000 in recognition of their efforts in protecting human rights and fighting corruption. BACKGROUNDER Additional Quotes “The Allard Prize holds a very special place in the heart of the Allard School of Law,” says Dean Catherine Dauvergne. “It recognizes the law school’s longstanding commitment to human rights, and its commitment to making real change happen in the world. We are grateful for the generosity of Peter Allard that makes this award possible.” The Allard Prize for International Integrity Established in October 2012 and funded by alumnus Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the Allard Prize for International Integrity is awarded to an individual, movement or organization that has shown exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. After a comprehensive nomination and selection process, four finalists were selected from 146 nominations from 53 countries around the world. The Allard Prize, which is administered by the Peter A. Allard School of Law, is steered by the Allard Prize Committee composed of representatives of both the Allard School of Law and the private sector, in consultation with the Allard Prize Advisory Board composed of members of the anti-corruption and human rights communities worldwide. Learn more: www.allardprize.org. The Allard Prize Committee Allard Prize Foundation: Robert W. King, Principal, Westbridge Capital Group; Geoff Lyster, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP; and Richard Olson, Lawyer, McKechnie & Company. Peter A. Allard School of Law: Natasha Affolder, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia; Joel Bakan, Professor, University of British Columbia; and James Stewart, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia. The Allard Prize Advisory Board Dr. Marianne I. Camerer, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Programme Director, Graduate School of Development Policy and Practice, University of Cape Town, South Africa); Dr. Mark S. Ellis, B.S., J.D., Ph.D. (Executive Director, International Bar Association, London, England); Mr. James M. Klotz, LL.B. (Partner, Miller Thomson LLP, Toronto, Canada); Justice Ellen G. Northfleet (Partner, Ellen Gracie Advogados Associados, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); Professor Susan Rose-Ackerman, B.A., Ph.D. (Henry R. Luce Professor of Jurisprudence Law and Political Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States of America); Clare Wee, Esq. (Head, Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines); and Stephen Zimmermann, Esq (Director of Operations, Integrity Vice Presidency, The World Bank, Washington, DC, United States of America). Allard Prize Photography Competition The Allard Prize Committee also oversees the semi-annual Allard Prize Photography Competition, which recognizes photographic excellence reflecting themes of the Allard Prize. Each winning entrant receives a $1,000 cash prize and is featured on the Allard Prize website for six months. Up to six photographs are selected every six months. Learn more: http://www.allardprize.org/photography-competition Peter A. Allard, Q.C. The Allard Prize for International Integrity was created by Peter A. Allard, Q.C., as part of his 2011 gift of $11.86 million to the law school. This gift also supported the creation of the Faculty’s new home, Allard Hall. On January 22, 2015, UBC announced a further, transformational $30 million gift from Mr. Allard. Mr. Allard’s gift is the largest ever to a Canadian law school. In recognition of this gift, which will enable the Faculty to build on its reputation for championing human rights, the university named the law
Journalists, activists and advocacy group named finalists for Allard Prize for International Integrity
The Peter A. Allard School of Law, at UBC, announced today the four finalists for the 2015 Allard Prize for International Integrity. Created and funded by alumnus Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the $100,000 prize is one of the largest awards in the world recognizing efforts to combat corruption and promote human rights. It was first awarded in 2013. “At great personal risk and sacrifice, and with courage and leadership, the four finalists for the 2015 Allard Prize have been compelling in their fight for transparency, accountability, the Rule of Law, and against corruption,” says Peter Allard. “We want to honour these heroes and tell their stories, in the hope that doing so will inspire change — not just in our systems, but in each of us personally.” The 2015 Allard Prize finalists are: John Githongo – Former journalist and government-employed corruption fighter from Kenya, Githongo risked his life and career to expose one of the biggest government corruption scandals in the country’s history, and subsequently has led grassroots advocacy efforts aimed at creating and mobilizing an informed citizenry against corruption and injustice. Indonesia Corruption Watch – This research and evidence-based advocacy group is Indonesia’s leading organization focused on fighting corruption. It has been successful in bringing numerous cases of political and judicial corruption to the forefront. Sergei Magnitsky – After uncovering a large-scale government tax fraud in Russia, Magnitsky, a lawyer, was arrested and held in custody for 11 months without trial. His subsequent in-prison death brought international attention to human rights violations and corruption in his home country. Rafael Marques de Morais – This Angola-based human rights activist and journalist has dedicated his career to raising public awareness of government corruption, conflict diamonds, army brutality and corruption in the oil industry. The winner of the Allard Prize will be announced on October 1, 2015 as part of UBC’s Centennial, a year-long celebration of 100 years of research innovation, learning and community engagement. “The Allard Prize holds a very special place in the heart of the Allard School of Law,” says Dean Catherine Dauvergne. “It recognizes the law school’s longstanding commitment to human rights, and its commitment to making real change happen in the world. We are grateful for the generosity of Peter Allard that makes this award possible.” BACKGROUNDER The Allard Prize for International Integrity Established in October 2012 and funded by alumnus Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the Allard Prize for International Integrity is awarded to an individual, movement or organization that has shown exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. After a comprehensive nomination and selection process, four finalists were selected from 146 nominations from 53 countries around the world. The Allard Prize, which is administered by the Peter A. Allard School of Law, is steered by the Allard Prize Committee composed of representatives of both the Allard School of Law and the private sector, in consultation with the Allard Prize Advisory Board composed of members of the anti-corruption and human rights communities worldwide. Learn more: www.allardprize.org. The Allard Prize Committee Allard Prize Foundation: Robert W. King, Principal, Westbridge Capital Group Geoff Lyster, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Richard Olson, Lawyer, McKechnie & Company Peter A. Allard School of Law: Natasha Affolder, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia Joel Bakan, Professor, University of British Columbia James Stewart, Associate Professor, University of British Columbia The Allard Prize Advisory Board Dr. Marianne I. Camerer, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Programme Director, Graduate School of Development Policy and Practice University of Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa Dr. Mark S. Ellis, B.S., J.D., Ph.D. Executive Director International Bar Association London, England Mr. James M. Klotz, LL.B. Partner Miller Thomson LLP Toronto, Canada Professor Susan Rose-Ackerman, B.A., Ph.D. Henry R. Luce Professor of Jurisprudence Law and Political Science Yale University New Haven, CT, United States of America Justice Ellen G. Northfleet Partner Ellen Gracie Advogados Associados Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Clare Wee, Esq. Head, Office of Anticorruption and Integrity Asian Development Bank Manila, Philippines Stephen Zimmermann, Esq. Director of Operations, Integrity Vice Presidency The World Bank Washington, DC, United States of America Allard Prize Photography Competition The Allard Prize Committee also oversees the semi-annual Allard Prize Photography Competition, which recognizes photographic excellence reflecting the ideals of the Allard Prize. Each winning entrant receives a $1,000 cash prize and will be featured on the Allard Prize website for six months. Up to six photographs will be selected every six months. Learn more> Peter A. Allard, Q.C. The Allard Prize for International Integrity was created by Peter A. Allard, Q.C., as part of his 2011 gift of $11.86 million to the law school. This gift also supported the creation of the Faculty’s new home, Allard Hall. On January 22, 2015, UBC announced a transformational $30‑million gift from Mr. Allard. Mr. Allard’s gift is the largest ever to a Canadian law school. In recognition of this gift, which will enable the faculty to build on its reputation for championing human rights, the university named the law school the Peter A. Allard School of Law. Throughout his career as a lawyer and businessman, Mr. Allard has assumed leadership roles in human rights, environmental advocacy and other philanthropic work. Mr. Allard graduated from UBC with a B.A. in History in 1968, and a LL.B. in 1971. After graduation, Mr. Allard practiced law and participated in various business enterprises. In 1993, he established the Highbury Foundation, which has assisted medical communities in B.C. and Alberta with support for research and the purchase of medical equipment. The Highbury Foundation has also made significant donations to colleges and universities across Western Canada for scholarships and building needs. Peter A. Allard School of Law The Peter A. Allard School of Law is committed to being one of the world’s great centres for legal education and research. As part of an outstanding public university situated in one of the most open, diverse and beautiful places in the world, the Allard School of Law offers an inspiring environment that combines rigorous professional legal training with
UBC Law awards first-ever Allard Prize for International Integrity to Anna Hazare
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law at Allard Hall presented Anna Hazare, one of India’s most influential social activists, with the inaugural Allard Prize for International Integrity at a special ceremony last night. The $100,000 prize is one of the world’s largest awards recognizing efforts to combat corruption and to promote human rights. “My lifelong mission to fight corruption and promote transparency is stronger for having received this award,” said Mr. Hazare. “I have never been attracted to money and wealth, but the Allard Prize will help me and all those that are working towards the same cause to continue the fight. I am hopeful that this international recognition will promote a movement for change that will endure beyond my lifetime for generations to come.” Full article
UBC Law names finalists for inaugural Allard Prize for International Integrity
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law announced today the three finalists for the inaugural Allard Prize for International Integrity. Established by UBC Law alumnus Mr. Peter A. Allard, Q.C., the $100,000 Allard Prize is one of the largest awards in the world recognizing efforts to combat corruption and promote human rights. “Our outstanding finalists exemplify the values of the Allard Prize through their extraordinary courage and leadership in promoting transparency, accountability and the rule of law in opposing corruption and promoting and protecting human rights,” said Mr. Allard. “In celebrating these achievements and remarkable stories, the Allard Prize strives to inspire others to take up the fight against abuses of power and the suppression of human rights, wherever they arise.” Full article
Peter A. Allard, Q.C. donates $30 million, largest gift ever to a Canadian law school, with UBC Law to be renamed in his honour
UBC Law alumnus Peter A. Allard, Q.C. has donated $30 million to UBC’s Faculty of Law, the largest gift ever to a Canadian law school. In recognition of his gift, which will enable the faculty to build on its reputation for championing human rights and social justice, the university will rename the law school the Peter A. Allard School of Law. UBC honoured Allard and celebrated the renaming of the school at a ceremony today in Vancouver. Allard’s historic donation will bring unprecedented benefits to students and faculty – both now and in the future – by establishing permanent endowments to support: • faculty recruitment and retention to ensure students learn from some of the world’s greatest legal minds • student initiatives such as entrance awards, summer employment and enhanced admissions practices • student experiential learning programs and clinical opportunities for students to learn practical skills. The gift will also enable the Allard School of Law to promote human rights and anti-corruption efforts around the world through the Allard Prize for International Integrity. In addition, UBC’s law school has launched a $10-million fundraising campaign to encourage alumni and friends to join Allard in supporting the law school. A lawyer, businessman and philanthropist, Allard received his B.A. from UBC in 1968 and his LL.B. from UBC in 1971. After graduation he practiced law for 20 years, founding his own law firm, Allard and Co. Since then, he has participated in a broad variety of business enterprises. Allard has also held leadership roles in human rights, environmental advocacy and other philanthropic work. In 1993, he established The Highbury Foundation, which has supported medical research and the purchase of medical equipment, and scholarships and buildings for universities and colleges in Western Canada. “As a proud UBC alumnus, I am pleased to make an investment today that will enable students to pursue a profession that strives to create a more just society,” Allard said. “My intention is to create a permanent and growing revenue stream that will help to recruit and retain outstanding faculty members, provide support to ensure that the most promising students are able to participate, and ensure that exceptional learning programs are offered. My gift supports pillars of excellence in human rights, and international integrity and ethics, and my hope is that the law school will become a beacon for justice, and the promotion of human rights and the Rule of Law, around the world.” UBC President Arvind Gupta said the university is deeply grateful for Allard’s vision and commitment to the Allard School of Law. “This extraordinary gift will allow UBC to offer an unprecedented student experience, helping to nurture future leaders for generations to come,” said Gupta, who noted that this investment by Allard represents the largest individual donation to UBC’s $1.5-billion start an evolution fundraising and alumni engagement campaign. Mary Anne Bobinski, Dean of the Allard School of Law, hopes Allard’s generous gift will inspire other alumni and friends to contribute to the continued growth of one of the world’s great law schools. “Peter Allard has demonstrated a singular, unwavering commitment to the transformative power of legal education and research, nationally and globally. His passion for justice is reflected in his support for the Allard Prize for International Integrity and programs that will give current and future students the knowledge, skills and grounding in ethics that are essential to leadership,” Bobinski said. This is the second time that Allard has made a significant donation to the law school. In 2011, Allard gave $11.86 million to support the construction of Allard Hall, the faculty’s new home, and the establishment of the Allard Prize for International Integrity and the law school’s History Project, an online archive. Allard’s commitments to the faculty to date total approximately $40 million and, with $10 million in donor matching funds, will yield approximately $50 million in total donations for the law school. More about the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC The Peter A. Allard School of Law is one of the world’s leading centres for legal education. The law school’s faculty members engage in research of national and global significance and its students benefit from extensive and innovative curricula. The law school offers strengths in many fields, including human rights, business law, international law, environmental and natural resources law, and Aboriginal legal issues. Graduates have gone on to leadership positions in a broad range of spheres, including law, government, public interest organizations, business and academia. www.law.ubc.ca. More about the Allard Prize for International Integrity The prize is a $100,000 award offered biennially to recognize an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the Rule ofLaw. http://www.allardprize.org/. Please note that translated versions of this release are available in the following languages: French, Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, German,Portuguese and Arabic.
$100,000 prize to fight global corruption
The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law at Allard Hall has launched one of the world’s largest prizes dedicated to the international fight against corruption and protecting human rights. The $100,000 prize will be awarded every two years to an individual, movement or organization that has shown exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially through promoting transparency, accountability and the rule of law. Full article
UBC receives largest single gift to Faculty of Law: Alumnus donates $11.86 million and establishes annual prize for international integrity
The University of British Columbia has received an $11.86 million gift from law alumnus Peter Allard, which will support the UBC Faculty of Law’s new building, establish an international prize that supports freedom, integrity and human rights, and create an online historical faculty archive. The gift is the single largest donation to UBC’s Faculty of Law and one of the largest donations ever to a Canadian law school. In honour of Allard’s generosity, the university will name its soon-to-be-completed law building Allard Hall. Full Article