In 2009 Huzur graciously approved the launch of this blessed prize and we are now accepting nominations for the 2010 award. The Prize is awarded in recognition of an individual's or an organisation's contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace.

All nominations must be made on the official nomination form and consider how has an individual's or organisation's work had a direct impact or led to direct change and how the impact/change has advanced the cause of peace?

Peace, or types of 'peace' applicable would be economic, social, religious, national or international. This could be achieved in a number of ways, including:

• Negotiation/mediation to bring peace to an area;
• Implementation of any major charitable project for the benefit of humanity;
• Development of ideas (eg economic, scientific, political or social) that result in or play a key role in the promotion of peace;
• Playing a leading role in human rights or other causes to highlight particular issues and enable action to promote peace;

Nominees therefore may be from a wide range of backgrounds depending upon the work they have carried out so could include (but are not limited to) journalists, authors, scientists, academics, charity workers, religious leaders, lobbyists, businesspersons, parliamentarians and country leaders. (This list is not exhaustive).

The basis for nomination could be either long-standing service to a particular cause, or a major project /specific idea that has had significant impact.