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Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award

The Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award was created in 1981 to honor the legacy of Folk-Rock singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, who fought tirelessly to end world hunger and received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1987 for his philanthropic work. He played a major part in the creation of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger in 1977 and co-founded the charitable organization World Hunger Year, which received the proceeds from merchandise at his concerts.


2019
Darius Rucker

2018
Scooter Braun

2017
Paula Abdul

2016
T.J. Martell Foundation

2015
Martina McBride

2014
Dee Snider

2011
Annie Lennox

2010
Melissa Etheridge

2009
Norman Lear

2008
Jackson Browne

2005
Bonnie Raitt

1994
Michael Jackson

1993
“Rock the Vote” – efforts in ’92 election

1986
“Hands Across America” – combating hunger and homelessness

1985
“Live Aid” – Bob Geldof & Midge Ure on behalf of famine relief

1984
Harry Chapin

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