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.
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
