His Holiness the Dalai Lama was awarded the prestigious Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability at a special ceremony held at his residence in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh on 31st March 2025. The award was presented by Gold Mercury International, a globally recognized think tank and international non-governmental organization (INGO) dedicated to promoting peace, governance, and sustainable development.
Nicolas De Santis, President & Secretary General of Gold Mercury International, who presented the Gold Mercury Award for Peace to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 31, 2025, said , “You are a leader whose wisdom, compassion, and unwavering dedication to peace have inspired the world.
As we celebrate Your Holiness’s 90th birthday, we reflect on your extraordinary legacy. For decades, you has championed non-violence, human dignity, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship, always reminding us that true peace begins within. Your message of universal responsibility teaches us that we are all connected—not just as nations, but as one human family, sharing one fragile planet.
Your Holiness you have defended the rights of the Tibetan people through non-violent means, and you are also a global voice for sustainability, warning of the urgent need to protect our environment long before climate change became a worldwide concern.
At Gold Mercury International, we honour visionary leaders who shape the future with courage and integrity. Your Holiness embodies these ideals, and your teachings will continue to guide generations toward a more peaceful and ethical world.
Your Holiness, it is with deep respect and gratitude that we present you with the Gold Mercury Award 2025—in recognition of your lifelong commitment to a better world for all.
Thank you.
The Gold Mercury International Award, originally established in Italy, has evolved into a globally recognized honour for individuals and organizations making significant contributions to world peace, good governance, and international commerce. Over the years, the award has been presented in major cities such as Brussels, Moscow, Madrid, and Washington, celebrating visionary leaders who shape the future with courage and integrity.
Gold Mercury International, now headquartered in London, continues its mission under the leadership of Nicolas De Santis, son of the organization’s founder, Eduardo De Santis.
The Dalai Lama joins a distinguished list of past laureates who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to global peace and sustainability, further cementing his enduring legacy as a guiding force for ethical leadership and universal harmony.
Photos ..Courtesy Tibetan government
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