The Atlantic Council of Canada (ACC) introduced its Annual Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace and Security in 2007. Each year, the award recognizes a Canadian who has made a significant contribution to international peace and security, and to furthering the values the founding members set forth in the North Atlantic Treaty: “to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. The award consists of a citation and a financial contribution made in the name of the recipient to the Sarahim School for Exceptional Children in Kabul, Afghanistan, established by Lieutenant-Commander Albert Wong.
Past Events:
May 18, 2010 - Strachan Hall, Trinity College, University of Toronto
Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace & Security: Captain (Ret’d) Trevor Greene.
April 8, 2009 – Seeley Hall, Trinity College, University of Toronto
Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace & Security: General (Retired) Rick Hillier, CMM, MSC, CD
April 9, 2008 – Seeley Hall, Trinity College, University of Toronto
Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace & Security: Brigadier-General David Fraser, OMM, MSM, CD
March 1, 2007 – Seeley Hall, Trinity College, University of Toronto
Award for Exceptional Contribution to International Peace & Security: Christopher Alexander, UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General to Afghanistan and former Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan
