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
Deliberative Approaches to Inclusive Governance
Audrey Tang, 2025 World Leader in AIWS Award Recipient, coauthored an essay highlighting the need for AI tools that support meaningful civic discourse in the face of rampant polarization and […]
‘Never underestimate the difference one person can make:’ Kitty Dukakis remembered at memorial service
The memorial service for Kitty Dukakis, a relentless mental health advocate and Former Massachusetts first lady, focused on her life as a powerful and influential woman who loved and believed in […]
Remarks by Governor Michael Dukakis Honoring Audrey Tang
Boston Global Forum Conference Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7 Harvard University Loeb House, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA April 22, 2025 Ladies and gentlemen, it is my profound […]
Honoring Audrey Tang: 2025 World Leader in AI World Society Award
On April 22, 2025, at Harvard University’s historic Loeb House, the Boston Global Forum presented the World Leader in AI World Society (AIWS) Award to Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador, Audrey Tang. […]
Esteemed Leaders: Stories of Vision and Virtue from the AIWS Film Park
The AIWS Film Park, launched by the Boston Global Forum on March 11, 2025, proudly unveils its Esteemed Leaders Series, a groundbreaking collection of short films celebrating the lives and […]
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 […]