Humanitarian Medicine & Health Awards:
Honoring Contributions

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for our prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions across various fields. We encourage you to submit your nominations for the following categories:

  • Merit of Achievement: This award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to humanitarian outreach, both locally and internationally, aligning with our organization's vision.

  • Doctor of Humanitarian Services Honoris Causa (D. Hon. C) Award: This esteemed award is presented to public figures, leaders, and other exemplary individuals whose lives and work inspire others and embody the core values of our institution.

  • Record for Exceptional Performance: We acknowledge groundbreaking research in Integrative Medicine, Humanitarian Medicine, and Traditional Medicine with this award.

  • Outstanding People of the 20th Century: This category celebrates the visionary leaders who have significantly shaped our past and continue to influence our future.

  • Illuminated Diploma of Honor: Our highest accolade, this award is bestowed upon individuals whose profound work has made a significant and lasting impact on international humanitarian medicine.

Please note that the deadline for nominations is six weeks prior to the ceremony. To submit a nominee for consideration, kindly send their CV to info@wonm.org.

2023 Humanitarian Health Icons Awardees

The WONM presents the 20th Anniversary with the New Era in Humanitarian Consciousness Summit.

During this significant event, WONM is honored to award the Illuminated Diploma of Honour and Health ICONS to outstanding individuals who have significantly influenced society through their contributions to humanitarian efforts, community engagement, research, conflict resolution, humanitarian outreach, and health promotion.

Profiles of the distinguished award recipients:

  • Dr. Akbar N. Khan, MD, IMD, DHS
    Renowned Clinician and Researcher

  • Dr. Haiman El Nahal, MBBS, MD, DHS
    Esteemed Physician, Educator, and Humanitarian
    WONM Ambassador for the UAE and the Middle East

  • Dr. Clyde Rivers, PhD, DHS
    International Civility Leader

  • Dr. Robert Lyons, PhD, DNM, DHS
    Distinguished Researcher and Educator

  • Sir. Dr. Stanley Ngui, PhD, IMD, DHS
    Dedicated Educator and Humanitarian
    Founder of Clinics for Humanity Outreach Services

  • Dr. Deborah Drake, MD, PhD, IMS, DHS
    Researcher and Educator

  • Sir. Dr. Gerald Smith, DDS, IMD, DHS
    Clinician, Educator, Author, and Humanitarian

  • Dr. Paul Moon, DDS, IMD, DHS
    Clinician and Humanitarian

These exceptional individuals have significantly contributed to traditional natural medicine and demonstrated a commitment to enhancing the well-being of communities globally. Through their dedicated efforts in research, education, and humanitarian services, they have positively impacted our society.

The World Organization of Natural Medicine congratulates all recipients and extends gratitude for their remarkable contributions to humanity. As we commemorate our 20th anniversary, we eagerly anticipate continuing our mission: