Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness Dalai Lama has been honored with Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability 2025 at a special ceremony held at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh.
Key Highlights
The Gold Mercury Award was presented by Gold Mercury International, a globally recognized think tank and international non-governmental organization (INGO) dedicated to promoting peace, governance, and sustainable development.
Nicolas De Santis, President and Secretary-General of Gold Mercury International, personally presented the award to the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama has long been a defender of Tibetan rights through non-violent means and a global advocate for sustainability.
He has been raising awareness about environmental protection and climate change long before they became major global concerns.
About Gold Mercury International Award
Established in Italy, the Gold Mercury Award is now a globally recognized honor awarded to individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions in: Good governance; World peace; International commerce; Humanitarian efforts; Economic development; International relations; Sustainability; Culture.
Over the years, the award ceremonies have been held in major cities like Brussels, Moscow, Madrid, and Washington.
The award celebrates visionary leaders who shape the future with courage and integrity.
Gold Mercury International, now headquartered in London, continues its mission under the leadership of Nicolas De Santis, son of the organization’s founder, Eduardo De Santis.
Distinguished Past Recipients
The Dalai Lama joins a prestigious list of past awardees who have made extraordinary contributions to global peace and sustainability, including:
- Ronald Reagan & Gerald Ford (Former U.S. Presidents) – For their roles in nuclear disarmament.
- Anwar Sadat (Former Egyptian President) – For advancing peace in the Middle East.
- Humanitarian Organizations – UNICEF and the Red Cross for their work in global welfare and crisis response.