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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Wallenberg Medal

Wallenberg Medal

The Wallenberg Medal of the University of Michigan is awarded to outstanding humanitarians whose actions on behalf of the defenseless and oppressed reflect the heroic commitment and sacrifice of Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who rescued tens of thousands of Jews in Budapest during the closing months of World War II.

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Wallenberg Medal Laureates (2025 ~ 2021)

Nnimmo Bassey

Wallenberg Medal 2023

Lucas Benitez

Wallenberg Medal 2023

Wallenberg Medal Laureates (2020 ~ 2011)

Safa Al Ahmad

Wallenberg Medal 2019

B.R.A.V.E. Youth Leaders

Wallenberg Medal 2018

Bryan Stevenson

Wallenberg Medal 2016

Masha Gessen

Wallenberg Medal 2015

Ágnes Heller

Wallenberg Medal 2014

Maria Gunnoe

Wallenberg Medal 2012

Aung San Suu Kyi

Wallenberg Medal 2011

Wallenberg Medal Laureates (2010 ~ 2001)

Denis Mukwege

Wallenberg Medal 2010

Lydia Cacho

Wallenberg Medal 2009

Desmond Tutu

Wallenberg Medal 2008

Sompop Jantraka

Wallenberg Medal 2008

Luise Radlmeier

Wallenberg Medal 2006

Paul Rusesabagina

Wallenberg Medal 2005

Heinz Drossel

Wallenberg Medal 2004

Bill Basch

Wallenberg Medal 2003

Marcel Marceau

Wallenberg Medal 2001

Wallenberg Medal Laureates (2000 ~ 1990)

Nina Lagergren

Wallenberg Medal 2000

John Lewis

Wallenberg Medal 1999

Simcha Rotem

Wallenberg Medal 1997

Marion Pritchard

Wallenberg Medal 1996

Per Anger

Wallenberg Medal 1995

Miep Gies

Wallenberg Medal 1994

Tenzin Gyatso

Wallenberg Medal 1994

Helen Suzman

Wallenberg Medal 1992

Jan Karski

Wallenberg Medal 1991

Elie Wiesel

Wallenberg Medal 1990