Our Mission...
...is to honor visionaries who shape a livable future through extraordinary dedication.
The Aurelius Mundi Award is an independent humanitarian distinction honoring outstanding achievements in service to humanity. We recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives whose commitment to education, innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility contributes significantly to a more just and livable world.
Our award stands for integrity, independence, and the conviction that sustainable change is created through visionary thinking and consistent action. We act exclusively on the basis of humanitarian values and ethical principles that place human dignity at the center of all endeavors.
What Sets Us Apart
Independence: Our decisions are guided by humanitarian values and ethical principles
Integrity: Clearly defined criteria and evaluation by an independent professional jury
International Openness: Applications from all countries are welcome
Sustainability Focus: Consideration of long term strategic impact and development
Impact Orientation: Evaluation based on submitted documentation and measurable contribution
Award Categories
PEACEBUILDING &
CONFLICT PREVENTION
This category honors outstanding achievements in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and reconciliation efforts. It recognizes initiatives that contribute to sustainable peace, dialogue between conflicting parties, and nonviolent conflict resolution.
Award for outstanding achievements in humanitarian aid and emergency relief. This category recognizes individuals and organizations that protect lives, alleviate suffering, and ensure essential support in crisis and disaster situations.
Award for outstanding achievements in promoting access to education, innovative learning concepts, and sustainable knowledge transfer. This category recognizes individuals and organizations that overcome educational barriers and enable people worldwide to gain access to knowledge and opportunities for development.
HUMANITARIAN ENGAGEMENT
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
FRIEDENSARBEIT & KONFLIKTPRÄVENTION
Diese Kategorie ehrt außergewöhnliche Leistungen in der Friedensförderung, Konfliktprävention und Versöhnungsarbeit. Ausgezeichnet werden Initiativen, die zu nachhaltigem Frieden, Dialog zwischen Konfliktparteien und gewaltfreier Konfliktlösung beitragen.
Auszeichnung für herausragende Leistungen in der humanitären Hilfe und Nothilfe. Diese Kategorie würdigt Personen und Organisationen, die in Krisen- und Katastrophensituationen Menschenleben schützen, Leid lindern und grundlegende Versorgung sicherstellen.
Auszeichnung für herausragende Leistungen in der Förderung von Bildungszugang, innovativen Lernkonzepten und nachhaltigem Wissenstransfer. Diese Kategorie würdigt Personen und Organisationen, die Bildungsbarrieren überwinden und Menschen weltweit den Zugang zu Wissen und Entwicklungschancen ermöglichen.
HUMANITÄERES ENGAGEMENT
BILDUNG & WISSENSTRANSFER
Auszeichnungskategorien
FRIEDENSARBEIT & KONFLIKTPRÄVENTION
Diese Kategorie ehrt außergewöhnliche Leistungen in der Friedensförderung, Konfliktprävention und Versöhnungsarbeit. Ausgezeichnet werden Initiativen, die zu nachhaltigem Frieden, Dialog zwischen Konfliktparteien und gewaltfreier Konfliktlösung beitragen.
Auszeichnung für herausragende Leistungen in der humanitären Hilfe und Nothilfe. Diese Kategorie würdigt Personen und Organisationen, die in Krisen- und Katastrophensituationen Menschenleben schützen, Leid lindern und grundlegende Versorgung sicherstellen.
Auszeichnung für herausragende Leistungen in der Förderung von Bildungszugang, innovativen Lernkonzepten und nachhaltigem Wissenstransfer. Diese Kategorie würdigt Personen und Organisationen, die Bildungsbarrieren überwinden und Menschen weltweit den Zugang zu Wissen und Entwicklungschancen ermöglichen.
HUMANITÄERES ENGAGEMENT
BILDUNG & WISSENSTRANSFER
Timeline & Phases
Premiere of the Aurelius Mundi Award
The Aurelius Mundi Award will be officially presented on May 16, 2026, at Schloss Dillich in Germany. From this point onward, the structured development of the award will begin in several consecutive phases.
The timeline presented below serves as a general orientation and outlines the intended process under planned implementation. Actual timeframes may vary or become shorter depending on the number of applications and the organizational requirements involved.
Application Processes
AWARD
Apply / Nominate
The Aurelius Mundi Award recognizes outstanding achievements in the humanitarian field. Both self-applications and third-party nominations are possible.
Who can apply?
Individuals, organizations, initiatives, and projects from all countries may apply or be nominated if they have demonstrated exceptional achievements within the respective award categories.
The Aurelius Mundi Committee is an advisory body that supports the executive board in strategic decisions and ensures the professional quality and integrity of the award.
Who can apply?
Appointments to the committee are made through a transparent application process.
The Jury of the Aurelius Mundi Award is the central decision-making body responsible for selecting the award recipients based on the list of nominations.
Who can apply?
Any qualified individual may apply for membership on the jury.
COMMITTEE
Apply / Recommend
JURY
Apply / Recommend
Event Location:
Dillich Castle
Erfurter Straße 7
34582 Dillich / Germany
An initiative by art’n mocca e.V. in cooperation with Buddhist for Nirvana Peace Center e.V.