2019
George Soros
George Soros, who has dedicated his life to promoting the values of open society, human rights, and transparency around the world, is the 2019 recipient of The Ridenhour Courage Prize…
…The committee praised Soros as “a penetrating thinker, creative philanthropist, and visionary whose four decades of courageous commitment to a just and open society are unparalleled. George Soros paved the way for others to follow in criminal justice reform, advocacy for the world’s most vulnerable populations, and the strengthening of democratic systems and governments around the world. Our country and our world have immeasurably benefited from his life’s work.”…
…In recent years, Soros has been vilified by authoritarian regimes and national populists around the world, and his efforts to support open societies and democratic values are increasingly under attack. Many of the issues that Soros has had the courage to take on are those for which a complete solution may never emerge. What has remained constant throughout his philanthropy is his commitment to fighting the world’s most intractable problems.
The Ridenhour Prizes - Fostering the spirit of courage and truth
http://www.ridenhour.org/prizes_courage_2019.html