The WISDOM WorldView Award will be given to twenty-five individuals,
non-profit entities, and corporations who have made a significant
contribution to the bettering of humanity in the areas of health,
wellness, nutrition, environment, complementary and alternative medicine
and other related industries. The list of recipients includes both
well-known names, such as Newman's Own Organics, James Redfield and
Barnet Bain (author and producer of The Celestine Prophecy), GreenMoney Journal,
and actress/singer/spokesperson Naomi Judd, as well as persons and groups
that the Board of Directors of WISDOM Media Group felt have been
inadequately recognized in the past. A brief description of each of the
awardees is attached.
Brenda Turner, WISDOM Media Group's Chairperson, said "The WISDOM
WorldView Award concept and approach is purposefully different from most
other awards. Meaningful contributions and achievements especially in
these fields of health and wellness require immediate recognition in
order to encourage a continuity of dedicated human energies to the
missions and visions to which the recipients have dedicated themselves."
"Each of the 25 recipients will have an hour of free air time to
broadcast their message. Recipients will also be recognized, at no
cost, through promotional spots on WISDOM's Television, Radio and
Internet services to bring further recognition and awareness to
individual missions and achievements," said Cynthia L. Sheets, CEO of
WISDOM Media Group. "It is our hope that these outstanding leaders will
use this opportunity to continue efforts in bringing wellness to our
world."
Wayne Dyer for his pioneering work in the field of self-empowerment and
for continuing to inspire the Turner family and WISDOM Media employees
to march forth and follow their dreams. Dyer's books, Everyday Wisdom,
Wisdom of the Ages, and Manifest Your Destiny are favorites of WISDOM
Media along with the workshops which air on WISDOM Television.
Green Money Journal for encouraging and promoting the awareness of
socially and environmentally responsible business, investing and
consumer resources in publications and on-line.
Kim Spencer, Link TV, for serving millions of Americans who want to make
positive changes in the world for human rights, conflict prevention,
environmental protection, sustainable development and cultural integrity
in the face of globalization.
James Redfield for his best selling new-age novel, The Celestine
Prophecy, which inspired book clubs and community groups to gather for
in-depth discussions on the nature of human existence and for his vision
and commitment to making his book into a movie.
Barnet Bain, for using media and entertainment such as the movies "What
Dreams May Come" and "The Celestine Prophecy" to raise spiritual
awareness.
Noah Samara, founder of WorldSpace, for the opportunity he has given
educators and programmers to reach the portion of the world's population
that does not have access to information and teachers who can assist
them in living healthier and happier lives. He is a global visionary
and a man who puts his vision into action to create a better world.
Dannion Brinkley for the 'Care & Compassion' he shared with the Turner
family, for his efforts in raising society's consciousness about
end-of-life care and for his years of support of WISDOM Television.
Hazel Henderson, The Ethical Marketplace, for her work in creating new
economic models in the global market which will serve all of humanity.
Esalen Institute for providing a beautiful retreat for leading futurists
and global thinkers to network and share ideas, theories and research
which continues to promote personal growth and social transformation.
E-Town Radio for bringing awareness to millions of listeners across
America that individual efforts really do make a difference when we
respect each other and our natural environment.
Louise Hay for her empowerment of women and her contribution in creating
a new world view of health and wellness.
Samueli Institute for its research and support of scientific
investigation of alternative healing processes.
Maggie's Organics for working hard to manufacture organic cotton clothes
with integrity, social responsibility, humility and sustainability.
Newman's Own Organics for its commitment to humanity and a healthy,
sustainable earth through its products and philanthropic efforts.
Dr. Neal Barnard for his leadership in the advocacy of healthier
lifestyles through nutrition and prevention.
Campaign for Better Health for collaborating with a community of global
visionaries who strive to shift our nation from a 'treatment society' to
a 'prevention society' through offering better information, shifting
incentives and empowering individuals to recognize their ability and
responsibility to heal themselves.
Inner Doorway for its efforts in providing health and wellness education
and communication to both healthcare practitioners and consumers.
Rudolf Steiner Foundation for its innovative, charitable services for
the good of humanity.
Obadiah Harris-Philosophical Research Society for its commitment to
providing thoughtful persons rare access to depth and breadth of the
world's wisdom literature to search for answers to the two great
mysteries of the world: "What is Love?" and "What is Wisdom?"
Ed Begley, Jr., actor, for his passionate commitment to the betterment
of humanity through environmental innovation.
Naomi Judd, actress/singer/spokesperson, for her humanitarian efforts
and support of wellness through alternative modalities.
Barbara Marx Hubbard for her pioneering efforts to promote the
consciousness of humanity.
Ray Chambers, National Mentoring Organization, for founding the
MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership and for his commitment to young
people who have the potential to change the world view.
E-The Environmental Magazine for creating an independent, quality
publication focusing on environmental issues to educate, inspire and
empower individuals to make a difference.
Deborah Ray Radio Show for her commitment to alternative medicine,
nutritional and herbal supplements and environmental health.
