Nobel Peace Prize Nominee – 2006For the 14
th time, SOS Children’s Villages was a nominee for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize – 2002
The Hilton Prize is the world's largest award for humanitarian service. The prestigious one million dollar prize is presented annually by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (named for its founder, late hotel entrepreneur Conrad N. Hilton) to an organization making extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
OPEC Fund for International Development Award -2007
SOS Children’s Villages was recognized by OPEC for its commitment to children and families in need.
Vietnam Friendship Medal – 2007
Vietnam’s most prestigious award for foreigners was awarded to Helmut Kutin in recognition of his contributions to humanitarian achievements helping orphans and children in need in Vietnam.
India’s Best Non-Governmental Organization – 2006
SOS Children's Villages of India has been chosen as recipient of the Best Non-Governmental Organization award by the Government of India for its commitment to special needs children in India.
Ghanaian Millennium Excellence Award – 2005
SOS Children's Villages Ghana received the Millennium Excellence Award 2005 in recognition of their outstanding contribution towards improving the quality of education in Ghana.
India’s National Award for Child Welfare – 2005
"Woman of the Year" award – 2005
Some 5,000 women who serve as professional caregivers or "SOS mothers" for around 59,000 children in the care of SOS Children's Villages in 132 countries and territories, received the Woman of the Year award in the category of "social commitment" by the Women’s World Forum.
China’s Ru Zi Nui Award – 2005
SOS Children's Village President Helmut Kutin received the highest distinction the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs has to offer for humanitarian efforts.
Spain’s Medalla de Honor Barcelona – 2004
Thailand’s Social Organization of the Year – 2004
Austria’s Medal of Honor – 2001
President Helmut Kutin was awarded Austria’s Medal of Honor for service.
Guatemala’s Honor al Merito Parlamento Centroamericano – 2001
Awarded to President Helmut Kutin.
Grand Cross and Star of the Papal Order of St. Gregory – 1999
Awarded to President Helmut Kutin.
Russia’s Award of Friendship Order - 1997
Awarded to President Helmut Kutin.
Luxembourg’s Commander of the Order of Merit - 1994
Awarded to President Helmut Kutin.
Vietnam’s Huan Chuong Huu Nghi (Friendship Order) – 1990
Awarded to President Helmut Kutin.
Germany’s Distinguished Service Cross of the Order of Merit – 1990
Awarded to President Helmut Kutin.
United Nations Peace Messenger – 1986
In recognition of its commitment to peace and as an expression of appreciation for special efforts made in the context of the International Year of Peace, SOS-Kinderdorf International was honored as a "Peace Messenger" by the then Secretary General of the United Nations, Javier Pèrez de Cuèllar.
Aristotle Prize – 1986
President Hermann Gmeiner was awarded the Aristotle Prize by the Onassis Foundation.
Netherland’s Wateler Peace Prize
Awarded to President Hermann Gmeiner.
Grand Cross and Star of the Papal Order of St. Gregory - 1980
Awarded to President Hermann Gmeiner.