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Chatham House Prize

About the Prize

The annual Chatham House Prize is awarded to the statesperson who is deemed by Chatham House members to have made the most significant contribution to the improvement of international relations in the previous year.

The selection process draws on the expertise of Chatham House's research teams and three presidents - Lord Ashdown, Lord Hurd and Lord Robertson. Our members are then invited to vote for the winner in a ballot.

The winner is presented with a crystal award and a scroll signed by our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. The award ceremony and dinner takes place at a City of London venue with keynote speeches by leading figures in international affairs. The recipient of the Prize or a keynote speaker from the ceremony will often address a Members' Event on or around the day of the award.

Chatham House Prize 2009

The shortlist for the 2009 Chatham House Prize:

• Prince Saud Al-Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia;
• Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, President of Liberia; and
• Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil.

Voting for the 2009 Chatham House Prize has now closed.

Nomination details >>

Chatham House Prize 2008

President John Kufuor of Ghana was awarded the 2008 Chatham House Prize. Known as the 'Gentle Giant', he took a lead role in mediating in regional conflicts and promoting peace and economic growth in Ghana. The award was presented by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Keynote speakers included Baroness Vadera and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Chatham House Prize 2007

HH Sheikha Mozah was awarded the Prize in 2007 for her commitment to progressive education in the Middle East and for advocating closer relations between Islam and the West. She was presented with the award by HRH The Duke of York and keynote speakers included Senator George Mitchell, Baroness Symons and Lord Hurd.

Chatham House Prize 2006

HE Joaquim Chissano was awarded the Prize in 2006 in recognition of his success while President of Mozambique from 1986 to 2005 in turning the war-torn country into one of Africa's most successful democratic states. He was presented with the award by HRH The Princess Royal and the keynote speakers included Lord Triesman and Lord Ashdown.

Chatham House Prize 2005

HE President Victor Yushchenko was awarded the inaugural Prize in 2005 in recognition of the political courage and skill he demonstrated in steering a peaceful process of political change in Ukraine. He was presented with the award by HM The Queen and the keynote speakers included Cherie Booth QC and Lord Robertson.