Boston Global Forum Awards
These awards are nominated and selected annually by the Boston Global Forum Board of Directors, distinguished contributors, and thinkers.
BGF World Leader for Peace and Security Award
Boston Global Forum recognizes and honors distinguished leaders for their exemplary leadership and contributions in promoting peace and security in the world with the World Leader for Peace and Security Award. The first recipients of the award were Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in 2015.
World Leaders in AI World Society
Boston Global Forum recognizes and honors distinguished leaders for their exemplary leadership and contributions in promoting artificial intelligence for a better world with the World Leader in AIWS Award. The first recipient of the award was the OECD General Secretary José Ángel Gurría in 2018.
Global Enlightenment Leaders
Global Enlightenment Leaders are distinguished contributors to the book “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment” and leaders, thinkers who support, practice, implement concepts, principles, ideas, initiatives, solutions of the book “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment”.
UPDATES ON AWARDS AND AWARDEES
Toward a New Economic Alliance: An Indo-Pacific Initiative Inspired by Shinzo Abe’s Legacy
From the enduring Indo-Pacific vision championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe—recipient of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award—emerges a bold new initiative to forge a New Economic Alliance […]
Boston Global Forum Mourns the Loss of Kitty Dukakis, Former First Lady of Massachusetts and Cherished Supporter
Boston, MA – March 22, 2025 – The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is deeply saddened to hear the passing of Kitty Dukakis, former First Lady of Massachusetts and the outspoken […]
In a Europe Adrift, President Macron Seizes the Moment
In a primetime address on March 5, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron, recipient of the BGF World Leader for Peace and Security Award, issued a strong call for a significant […]
Audrey Tang, 2025 World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient, to Speak at Shinzo Abe Initiative Conference in Tokyo
The Shinzo Abe Initiative Conference on AIWS Government 24/7 will convene on March 28, 2025, in Tokyo, featuring a keynote address by Audrey Tang—Taiwan’s first Digital Minister, Cyber Ambassador at […]
Von der Leyen, World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient, cools on EU army as Trump fuels demand
Ursula von der Leyen, World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient, has distanced herself from her past support for an EU army, despite Donald Trump fuelling demands for the creation […]
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
French President Emmanuel Macron, 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, said on Thursday Feb 20, he will travel to Washington to try to convince President Donald Trump that his […]
Boston Global Forum Announces 2025 World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient Audrey Tang at AI Action Summit Paris
On February 11, 2025, at the “Government 24/7: How AI Might Best Transform Governance” session, a part of the AI Action Summit Paris, Boston Global Forum (BGF) Co-chair and CEO […]
EAA and BGF: A Special Tribute to President Macron and the People of France at the AI Action Summit
Paris, February 10, 2025 – Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder, Co-chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), will deliver a special tribute to President Emmanuel Macron and the people […]
A Special Tribute to President Macron and the People of France at the AI Action Summit
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder, Co-chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), will present a special tribute to President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France at the AI […]
President Macron, AI Action Summit: A New Paris of Enlightenment
On February 11, 2025, during the AI Action Summit, the transformative concept of AIWS Government 24/7 will be explored in a special event titled Government 24/7: How AI Might Best […]