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One of Our Earlier Programs
1983 to 1990
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The PRESIDENTIAL END HUNGER AWARDS honored United States citizens and institutions that have made significant contributions to the ending of hunger. The U.S. Agency for International Development sponsored the awards program, which was administered by the End Hunger Network.
Nominations for the awards were received from around the world, and reviewed by a panel of judges composed of leaders in the hunger awareness community and representatives of the awards categories. The panel’s recommendations were forwarded to the Administrator of USAID, who submitted them to the President for final selection. Award recipients were flown to Washington DC for a formal presentation of the awards at a special White House ceremony. The ceremony was usually followed by a press conference, interviews with the media and a reception honoring the recipients. Categories for exceptional commitment to ending hunger were designated for the Presidential End Hunger Awards. These include Lifetime Achievement, Individual Achievement, Organization, Educator/Scientist, Corporate, Government/Legislative, Media/Communications, Celebrity and Special Recognition. An award may not necessarily be made in each category every year, and more than one award may have been given in a single category. The Awards are truly an honor for Americans who have been selected by the President because of their accomplishments toward the end of hunger. They are the “national hunger heroes” chosen in a particular year, recognized as models for the type of citizen action that will help end hunger. The awards program sought to increase public understanding of this problem and its solutions, as well as to inspire further committed action to ending hunger. Award Recipients included: 1983 Wallace Campbell, president of CARE Dr. Frank Parker, scientist Kareem Abdul Jabbar, celebrity Kenny Rogers, celebrity Harry Chapin, celebrity Roberto Clemente, celebrity Save the Children, private voluntary organization 1984 C. Payne Lucas, founder of Africare Dr. Arthur Mosher, scientist Eddy Albert, celebrity Meals for Millions/Freedom from Hunger Foundation, private voluntary organization 1985 Hon. Bradford Morse, administrator of UN Development Programme Dr. Norman Borlaug, scientist Hon. Benjamin Gilman, congressperson John Denver, celebrity Land O’Lakes, corporation CARE, private voluntary organization Band Aid Trust (for Live Aid) USA for Africa, private voluntary organization 1986 Dr. John Hannah, director of World Food Council Mary Barden Keegan, US hunger activist Dr. Robert Chandler, scientist Hon. John Danforth, senator Dennis Weaver, celebrity Dr. Larry Ward, founder of Food for the Hungry Lutheran World Relief, private voluntary organization The Peace Corps, US volunteer service 1987 Y.C. James Yen, founder of International Institute of Rural Reconstruction Marguerite Chandler, US hunger activist Dr. John Mellor, scientist M. Peter McPherson, director of USAID Valerie Harper, celebrity David Guyer, president of Save the Children Glen & Mildred Leet, founders of Trickle Up Program Dr. Jean-Pierre Hallet, founder of The Pygmy Fund Christian Children’s Fund, private voluntary organization Christian Science Monitor, international newspaper 1988 Eliza Carney, US hunger activist Dr. Ralph Waldo Cummings, scientist Hon. Marge Roukema, congressperson Hon. Tony Hall, congressperson Jeff Bridges, celebrity ACCION International, private voluntary organization National Public Radio, public broadcast network General Foods Fund, corporation 1989 Hon. Mickey Leland, congressperson Mickey Weiss, US hunger activist Dr. Jean Mayer, educator and nutritionist Hon. Bill Emerson, congressperson Julia Taft, director of Office of US Foreign Disaster Assistance Ted Danson, celebrity Ambassador Alan Woods, Director of USAID Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance, private voluntary organization Hill Staffers for the Hungry & Homeless, congressional volunteer organization 1990 Rev. Art Simon, founder of Bread for the World Dr. Marie Gadsden, educator Dr. Chaman Kashkari, scientist Hon. Doug Bereuter, congressperson Sally Struthers, celebrity Heifer Project International, private voluntary organization Independent Broadcasting Associates, nonprofit media production company U.S. Food for Peace, USAID humanitarian assistance program Boy Scouts of America, youth organization’s Scouting for Food program 1991 Elizabeth Silverstein, founder of Friends of the South Pacific Tara Chestnut, youth activist Mark Patinkin, syndicated columnist Dr. Warren Kronstad, educator Hon. Barber Conable, president of World Bank Dr. Orville Vogel, scientist Ana Christina Bozzo, US hunger activist Charles Sykes, US hunger activist Pioneer Hi-Bred International, corporation Technoserve, private voluntary organization Second Harvest National Food Bank Network, private voluntary organization |