Recipients
These are the people and organizations that have received the US Peace Prize:
| Year | Recipient | Recognition [6] |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cindy Sheehan [2] | "Extraordinary and innovative antiwar activism.” |
| 2010 | Dennis Kucinich [2] | “In recognition of his national leadership to prevent and end wars.” |
| 2011 | Noam Chomsky [2] | “Whose antiwar activities for five decades both educate and inspire.” |
| 2012 | Medea Benjamin [2] | "In recognition of her creative leadership on the front lines of the antiwar movement." |
| 2013 | Chelsea Manning [7] | “For conspicuous bravery, at the risk of her own freedom, above and beyond the call of duty.” |
| 2014 | Code Pink [8] [9] [10] [11] | “In Recognition of Inspirational Antiwar Leadership and Creative Grassroots Activism.” |
| 2015 | Kathy Kelly [12] [13] | “For inspiring nonviolence and risking her own life and freedom for peace and the victims of war.” |
| 2016 | Veterans for Peace [2] | “In recognition of heroic efforts to expose the causes and costs of war and to prevent and end armed conflict.” |
| 2017 | Ann Wright [14] | “For courageous antiwar activism, inspirational peace leadership, and selfless citizen diplomacy.” |
| 2018 | David Swanson [15] | “Whose inspiring antiwar leadership, writings, strategies, and organizations help to create a culture of peace.” |
| 2019 | Ajamu Baraka [16] [17] | “Whose bold antiwar actions, writings, speeches, and leadership provide an inspiring voice against militarism.” |
| 2020 | Christine Ahn [18] | “For bold activism to end the Korean War, heal its wounds, and promote women’s roles in building peace.” |
| 2021 | World Beyond War [19] | "For exceptional global advocacy and creative peace education to end war and dismantle the war machine." |
| 2022 | Costs of War Project [20] [21] [22] | "For Crucial Research to Shed Light on The Human, Environmental, Economic, Social, and Political Costs of U.S. Wars.” |
| 2023 | National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth [23] | "For National Efforts to Stop U.S. Military Influence on Young People, Saving Lives Here and Abroad." |
| 2024 | Friends Committee on National Legislation [24] [25] | "For Efforts Over 81 Years to Educate, Build Coalitions & Influence Congress to Stop Funding War & Nuclear Weapons.” |