FIRST ANNUAL
ANGEL AMBASSADORS AWARDS - 2003
For
excellence as role models for the children of the world
To
recognize children and celebrities who have distinguished themselves as
role models for the next generation, Angel Foundation has created the Annual
Angel Ambassador Awards; or as the Angel Foundation child ambassadors affectionately
call them, the “Archangels”. Angel Foundation is a United Nations NGO for
children’s rights, with worldwide operations.
It
is the belief of Angel Foundation that children (Youth Category) who have
distinguished themselves by being role models for their generation ought
to be recognized for their actions. It is also the belief of Angel Foundation
that celebrities (Celebrity Category) from all walks of life have a responsibility
to the children of the world with regards to their influence on the next
generation. Those who display excellence (as role models) ought to be recognized
for their honor, dignity and class
The
Angel Foundation Archangel Committee, consisting of Honorary Advisors and
Ambassadors for Angel Foundation (adult and child), nominated children,
who were deemed to possess the qualities required as excellent role models
for their generation. The nomination list was then forwarded to the Angel
Foundation Youth Ambassadors worldwide. The Youth Ambassadors voted for
those individuals who they believed to possess these same role model qualities.
The
Angel Foundation Archangel Committee also nominated celebrities, who were
deemed to possess the qualities required as excellent role models for the
next generation. The nomination list was then forwarded to the Angel Foundation
Youth Ambassadors worldwide. The Youth Ambassadors voted for those individuals
who they believed to possess these same role model qualities.
Please
note: This was not a vote of popularity, statesmanship, athletics or
artistic ability.
ARCHANGEL WINNERS:
YOUTH CATAGORY
For
excellence as role models for the children of the world
In
Random Order:
Name
Archangel
Committee Comments
_______________________________________________
Lady
Alexandra Govere
Lady
Alexandra is the Co-founder of the Assisting AIDS Orphans Project and a
tireless leader in the fight to help children. While helping many children
and winning many awards, Lady Alexandra does not rest on her prior accomplishments,
but works even harder to help others.
Rudy
Garcia-Tolson
Spokesperson
for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, Rudy had gone through 15 surgeries
by the age of 5. Today, he is an accomplished athlete and motivational
spokesperson; “A Brave heart is a Powerful Weapon”.
Nkosi
Johnson (in memorial)
Nkosi
was born HIV-positive in a township slum, east of Johannesburg, South Africa.
He wasn’t supposed to live past two, but because of his extreme desire
to help others, he did. Shortly afterwards his mother died. Nkosi became
an activist for children with HIV and at 11 years old, gave one of the
most momentous speeches ever at the opening ceremonies to the 13th International
Aids Conference in Durban. He died shortly thereafter, but remains a figurehead
and champion for the children suffering with HIV.
Samantha
Marie Rowlands
Samantha
was born 3 January 1994 and was diagnosed as mentally challenged. While
teasing and loneliness were part of her life, she was determined to read
like everyone else in her school. Today she is at the top of her class
and her goal is to be an angel and help others. She is an inspiration to
many others.
Caroline
Rowley
Twelve
(12) year old Caroline of Houston was diagnosed with type 1-diabetes at
the age of 6. She would later receive the Tony the Tiger award, for here
indomitable spirit and courage and has been a JDRF Children’s Congress
delegate, personally raising more than $100,000 for JDRF. To add to all
this, she has recently saved the life of a track coach who has diabetes.
Craig
Kielburger
At
the age of 12, Craig founded the Free the Children organization which quickly
became the largest children’s rights organization in the world, helping
100,000s of children around the world, building 350 primary schools and
educating 20,000 children each day. Craig was nominated for the 2002/2003
Nobel Peace Prize.
Mulizin
(in memorial)
A
10 year old from southern Sudan was captured during a raid on his village
in the White Nile region of Sudan. After escaping on the first night, he
continued to follow his captors, rather than running away. He eventually
helped release the remaining hostages from his village, while risking his
life in the process. The following year, Mulizin was killed while attempting
to help children in a village close to his. Mulizin remains a hero to the
children of the area.
Iqbal
Masih (in memorial)
Iqbal
was four years old when he was bonded to the village carpet maker and spent
the next six years chained to a loom. At ten he escaped and at 12 he helped
liberate 3,000 children from bondage. He won the Reebok award and became
a child activist. On April 16, 1995 he was shot and killed while visiting
relatives. There were no arrests: he dared to dream.
Gabriela
Azurduy Arrieta
Young
Gabriela (13) from Bolivia is one of two children who addressed the United
Nation General Assembly Special Session on Children. With dignity and class
she fights for children’s rights. Her message opened with, “We are the
world’s children. We are the victims of exploitation and abuse. We are
street children. We are the children of war”. She continues to be an inspiration.
Audrey
Cheynut
Young
Audrey (17) from Monaco, co-speaker with Gabriela helped develop the call
to action, “A World Fit for Us – Children’s Forum Message”. “We are the
children whose voices are not being heard. It is time we are taken into
account”. She continues to be an inspiration.
Rochan
E. Pinho
Eleven
(11) year old Rochan of Hawaii has inoperable cancer (brain and spine).
Rochan has raised $24,000 to help the children of the 9/11 tragedy. In
his own words, “I know that there is people who is suffering more than
I am, so I will help and give everyone a part of my life”.
XX
(in memorial)
Unidentified
10 year-old boy – body found on September 19th 1996 near Mateo Flores Football
Stadium in Guatemala. He had been shot in the head and neck. The body was
buried in the general cemetery as “XX”. No one went to his funeral. He
is honored as a reminder of what should not happen. See List
of Shame below.
ARCHANGEL
WINNERS: CELEBRITY CATEGORY
For
excellence as role models for the children of the world
In
Random Order:
Name
Youth
Ambassador Comments
__________________________________________
Cuba
Gooding Jr.
His
remarkable talent is only exceeded by his heart.
Sir
Sean Connery
The
dignitary of class. A Scotsman with a conscious for all.
Tom
Hanks
Caring……….and
then more caring.
Arnold
Schwarzenegger
Action
on and off screen. Off screen, takes action to help others.
Amanda
Bynes
Craziness
with class and the brilliance of Lucille Ball.
Jennifer
Love Hewitt
Her
beauty inside outshines her sexy image.
Natalie
Portman
She
has her feet on the ground. Talent with a love for education.
Caitlin
Wachs
The
girl next door with the smile and charm of an angel.
Tiger
Woods
A
shooting star with his feet on the ground.
U2
U2’s
desire to help a world that has given them much, stands as a model for
others to follow.
BB
King
From
the real blues circuit to real stardom, with class.
Nora
Jones
Talent,
class, inspiring and more inspiring.
Queen
Noor
A
desire to help others followed by action and more action.
Ving
Rhames
The
gentle giant stands tall as a role model for children around the world.
Charlotte
Casiraghi
From
a high profile family and with the beauty of her mother and grandmother,
Charlotte has managed to maintain privacy, charm and dignity. A remarkable
role model for children.
Brad
Pitt/Jennifer Aniston
The
high profile couple has managed to maintain class and charm.
Will
Smith / Jada Pinkett
Caring
hearts and truly in love.
Mary
Kate-Ashley Olsen
The
ultimate role models for children around the world, the Olsen’s have handled
success with charm and dignity.
J.K.
Rowling
Through
diversity she has given us a great lesson: Take the time and space
to discover dreams and become heroes.
Roy
Jones Jr.
Possibly
pound for pound the best in and out of the ring.
Emma
Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint
Heart,
humility and hope.
Michelle
Kwan
Class,
grace and beauty.
Bart
Conner and Nadia Comaneci
Talent,
inspiring and helping others.
Pope
John Paul II
Dignity,
class and grace.
