The First International Peace Honors by PeaceTech Lab
Photo Credit: Internantional Peace Honors
Sheldon Himelfarb, President & CEO of PeaceTech Lab, Photo Credit: PeaceTechLab.org
By Bless Bull / January 17, 2021 / International Peace Honors
Full Press Release
The International Peace Honors was created by PeaceTech Lab. The organizations mission is to recognize many ethical backgrounds who have accomplished a social cause to bring peace, and advance to humanity.
This event was an outstanding representation of the many leaders around the world that shape today’s culture and society. The founder and CEO of the PeaceTech Lab, Sheldon Himelfarb, said “We live on a planet where cell phones outnumber people and 1 million new Internet users come online every day. We must recognize our collective responsibility as peacebuilders to do more to enlist these modern tools in solving the world’s biggest challenges.”
There were many special recognitions and performances throughout this live stream such as, Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz, musician/activist Sting, Italian singer/songwriter Laura Pausini, etc. All the performances were outstanding and did a wonderful job with delivering emotion and personality through their music. Alongside, there was a special appearance from Chef Jose Andres and more.
Award presenters incorporate: basketball star Stephen Curry, actress Eva Longoria, musician Sting, and humanitarian/celebrity Jose Andres.
The Honorees’ this year were Dr. Anthony Fauci, Opal Tometi, Chief Raoni Metuktire, Vint Cerf, Ricky Martin, Ricardo Montaner. These honorees’ included protecting human rights, the use of technology for the good of humanity, motivating people to help prevent the increase of disease, fighting for equality and social justice. Two that stood out the most was Vint Cerf and Opal Tometi.
(PeaceTech Lab, “International Peace Honors / Premios Internacionales de la Paz”, PeachTechLab.org, January 17, 2021 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjP67n6-iN4&feature=youtu.be)
Co-Founder of the Internet: Vint Cerf
The Internet is a place that can be used in so many ways, in so many aspects. Thanks to “The Father of the Internet,” Vint Cerf, we are given the honor and privilege to communicate with one another on a day to day basis. Cerf was dedicated to increase internet accessibility throughout the world. He was the Co-Designer of the TCC-IP PROTOCOLS. In 1987, President Clinton presented Cerf and his colleague, Robert E. Kahn, with a US National Medal of Technology. Later Cerf spoke on his award, “this is a special night… it also celebrates the importance and the power of technology.”
Racial, Immigrant and Gender Justice Advocate: Opal Tometi
Opal Tometi is the Co-Founder of the #BlackLivesMatter movement that was created during the tragic death of Trevon Martin due to police brutality. She is a Freedom fighter for Black Lives Matter. Tometi says, “There was a period of time where my folks were possibly facing deportation, and we spent a lot of time at the courts.” She spoke on the behalf of immigrants at the United Nations and congressional briefings. Family and faith were pillars of her strength. Tometi spoke on behalf of her award, “My beginnings in this work was truly humble. I’m the daughter of Nigerian immigrants, born and raised in the hot Arizona desert, and I stumbled into organizing.” Martin Luther King Jr. inspired her vision of equality in the world today.