Takreem
{{Infobox award
| name = Takreem Foundation
| image = TAKREEM FOUNDATION.png
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| country = {{Plainlist|Every year the award ceremony is held in a different city around the world}}
| year = {{start date and age|df=yes|2010}}
| reward = Memorial award
| holder_label = Number of laureates
| holder = 155 laureates ({{As of|2023|lc=y}})
| website = {{URL|http://takreem.org/}}
|year2=2023}}
File:RK AMMAN.jpg giving his keynote in Amman, 2017.]]
Takreem ({{langx|ar|تكريم}}) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009{{cite web |title=Takreem awards launched to fight negative Arab stereotypes |url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2009/Oct-29/54686-takreem-awards-launched-to-fight-negative-arab-stereotypes.ashx |website=The Daily Star |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103124/http://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Lebanon-News/2009/Oct-29/54686-takreem-awards-launched-to-fight-negative-arab-stereotypes.ashx |url-status=live }} by Ricardo Karam{{cite web |last1=Henourd |first1=Carla |title=Ricardo Karam, tenues de soirée |url=https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/618827/Ricardo_Karam%252C_tenues_de_soiree.html |website=L'Orient le Jour |date=21 May 2009 |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103133/https://www.lorientlejour.com/article/618827/Ricardo_Karam%252C_tenues_de_soiree.html |url-status=live }} to recognize Arab individuals or organizations for their contributions to their communities and achievements in culture, education, science, environmental studies, humanitarian services, and socio-economic development.{{cite web |title=Souhayr Belhassen, FIDH President, is Arab Woman of the Year |url=https://www.fidh.org/en/region/north-africa-middle-east/Souhayr-Belhassen-FIDH-President |website=International Federation for Human Rights |publisher=FIDH |access-date=2019-04-22 |archive-date=2019-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103123/https://www.fidh.org/en/region/north-africa-middle-east/Souhayr-Belhassen-FIDH-President |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Toumi |first1=Habib |title=10 outstanding Arabs to get achievement awards |url=https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/10-outstanding-arabs-to-get-achievement-awards-1.702749 |website=Gulf News |date=28 October 2010 |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/10-outstanding-arabs-to-get-achievement-awards-1.702749 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Arab World is 'Alive and Setting Excellence Examples' — Takreem |url=http://jordanembassyus.org/news/arab-world-alive-and-setting-excellence-examples-takreem |website=Embassy of Jordan, Washington, D.C. |publisher=Embassy of Jordan, Washington, D.C. |access-date=2019-04-22 |archive-date=2019-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103134/http://jordanembassyus.org/news/arab-world-alive-and-setting-excellence-examples-takreem |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Takreem Awards advisory board meets in Beirut |url=https://www.albawaba.com/takreem-awards-advisory-board-meets-beirut |website=Albawaba |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103121/https://www.albawaba.com/takreem-awards-advisory-board-meets-beirut |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Dr. Hwalla Receives the Takreem 'Excellence in Education' Award 2017 |url=https://website.aub.edu.lb/fafs/fafs_home/NewsEvents/Pages/2017_Dr-Hwalla-Receives-TAKREEM-Award.aspx |website=American University of Beirut |publisher=AUB |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103127/https://website.aub.edu.lb/fafs/fafs_home/NewsEvents/Pages/2017_Dr-Hwalla-Receives-TAKREEM-Award.aspx |url-status=live }}
History
The idea of Takreem was first introduced by Ricardo Karam in 2004, yet the actual foundation was only launched in 2009. Karam observed guests he had interviewed on his talk show and noted the need for greater recognition of Arab achievers. In one of his interviews, he states: “…every year we try to spot different achievers from different fields, and we try to give hope to the youth by telling [them to] look at these examples. You can make it as well."
Karam officially announced the launching of Takreem at a press conference held at École supérieure des affaires (ESA), Beirut.
Takreem organizes conferences, symposiums, and meetings. It offers mentorships and holds an annual Awards Ceremony celebrated in a different city every year. By showcasing achievements from the Arab world, the foundation seeks to address stereotypes about the region and promotes creativity, freedom of thought, human rights, entrepreneurship, advanced technology, and gender equality.{{cite web |last1=Dupire |first1=Camille |title=Arab world is 'alive and setting excellence examples' — Takreem |url=http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/arab-world-alive-and-setting-excellence-examples%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-takreem |website=Jordan Times |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=29 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329101528/http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/arab-world-alive-and-setting-excellence-examples%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94-takreem |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Sarah |title=ANN: Arab American National Museum Earns Prestigious Arab World Honor |url=https://networks.h-net.org/node/3444/discussions/1130291/ann-arab-american-national-museum-earns-prestigious-arab-world |website=H-NET |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=22 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103132/https://networks.h-net.org/node/3444/discussions/1130291/ann-arab-american-national-museum-earns-prestigious-arab-world |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Takreem – Inspiring Generations |url=http://www.godubai.com/citylife/press_release_page.asp?pr=104630&Sid=51&Sname=Government%20Legal%20Humanity |website=Go Dubai |access-date=22 April 2019 |archive-date=31 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031174422/http://www.godubai.com/citylife/press_release_page.asp?pr=104630&Sid=51&Sname=Government%20Legal%20Humanity |url-status=live }}
In 2018, Takreem launched TAKminds, an interdisciplinary think-tank bringing together thought-leaders, change-makers, and professionals.{{cite web |title="تكريم" تطلق منتدى TAKminds في الكويت |url=https://www.lahamag.com/article/123263-%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%89-takminds-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AA |website=laha magazine |date=22 December 2018 |access-date=22 December 2018 }}
In 2019, Takreem decided to expand its activities to reach the Arab diasporas in both Americas. Takreem America was launched in 2022.{{cite web |title=Ricardo Karam: "TAKREEM" Arab experiences in the Diaspora |url=https://www.al-akhbar.com/Literature_Arts/332300/%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%83%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%88-%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%85-%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%87%D8%AC |website=al-akhbar |publisher=Nadine Kanaan |access-date=9 March 2022 }}
In 2023, Takreem organized the 'Shining Stars of Hope' Christmas Special, a fundraising event that gathered significant attention and support for struggling Lebanese artists.{{cite web |title="نجوم تلمع أملاً"... لفتة إنسانية لفنانين منسيين تنظمها "تكريم" |url=https://aawsat.com/%D9%8A%D9%88%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%82/4726166-%C2%AB%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%AA%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%8B%C2%BB-%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%B8%D9%85%D9%87%D8%A7-%C2%AB%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85%C2%BB |website=aawsat newspaper |date=13 December 2023 |access-date= }} This initiative raised substantial funds, which were channeled towards providing essential assistance and opportunities to artists{{cite web |title=حفلة لدعم مئة ممثل لبناني "يعيشون تحت خط الفقر|url=https://www.alarab.co.uk/%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B9%D9%85-%D9%85%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%85%D8%AB%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%B4%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AA-%D8%AE%D8%B7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%82%D8%B1 |website=alarab newspaper|date=22 December 2023 |access-date= }} facing challenges in the Lebanese creative industry.{{cite web |title=Takreem America to host ‘Shining Stars of Hope’ event to help Lebanon’s struggling artists |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/2428426/lifestyle |website=arabnews |date=20 December 2023 |access-date= }}
Activities
Takreem organizes activities such as conferences, panel discussions, talks, and forums, in addition to its annual awards ceremony. These activities host speakers from different parts of the world who share their insights on important issues drawing on their life experiences and careers.
=Conferences=
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! Year ! City ! Topics ! Participants |
| rowspan="2" |2017{{Cite web|url=http://beiruting.com/LeMag/TAKREEM_–_Inspiring_Generations/8956|title=Takreem – Inspiring Generations|website=beiruting.com|access-date=2019-05-14}}
| rowspan="2" |Amman |Successful women share their best career advice |Dr. May Chidiac, Randa Habib, Rania Atalla, and Muna Batayneh |
| The Arab World between today and tomorrow
|Khaled Janahi, Ghassan Saab, Tariq Khayyat, Dalaa Al Mufti, Soraya Bahgat, and Sara Abou Shaar |
| rowspan="2" |2015{{Cite web|url=http://dubaying.com/TAKREEM_Awards_Ceremony_2015/328|title=Takreem Awards Ceremony 2015|website=Dubaying.com|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2023-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111110123/http://desktop.dubaying.com/TAKREEM_Awards_Ceremony_2015/328|url-status=live}}
| rowspan="2" |Dubai |Arab Women Today |Sheikh Saleh Al-Turki, Vian Dakhil, George Altirs, Tarick Smiley, Joumana Odeh, and Magda el Sanousi |
| The Future of The Arab Youth
|Dr. Fadlo Khuri, Paul Abi Rached, Dr. Samar Al Hamoud, Samir Brikho, Nabil Habayeb, and Mazen Tamar |
| 2014
|Marrakesh |Together Towards Success |Samir Brikho, Osman Sultan, Yasma Fleihan, Marwan Chatila, Mona Makram Ebeid, and Laila Al Shaikhli |
=Panel discussions=
TAKminds
TAKminds offers a platform for Arab professionals to connect, collaborate, and explore ways to create sustainable communities and opportunities for youth.{{cite web |title=TAKminds forum focuses on weaving sustainable destinies in Middle Est |url=https://www.pressreader.com/kuwait/arab-times/20181120/281560881834313|website=pressreader |publisher=Arab Times |access-date=20 November 2018 }}
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! Year ! City ! Theme ! Topics | colspan="" |Speakers |
| rowspan="8" |2023
| rowspan="8" |Beirut{{Cite web|url=https://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/miscellaneous/647548/takreem-foundation-hosts-the-takminds-forum-titled|title=TAKREEM Foundation hosts the TAKminds Forum titled "The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing", in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung at the Charles Corm Foundation|last=|website=nna-leb.gov.lb|language=en|access-date=}} | rowspan="8" |The Politics of Trauma and Collective Healing |From Survivor to Thriver: How Fortitude & Perseverance Promote Healing & Growth in Complex Trauma | colspan="8" |Dr. Farid R. Talih |
| From Broken Cities to Urban Healing
| colspan="8" |Abdel Halim Jabr, Bachir Moujaes, Camille Ammoun, Abir Saksouk |
| Social Cohesion and Governance: When Private Institutions Step In
| colspan="8" |Nadim Ghantous, Mona Hallak, Pierre Issa, Rima Freiji |
| Digital Spaces: Of Online Narratives and Cyber Communities
| colspan="8" |Richard Rabbat |
| The Other Ways We Learn and Grow Together
| colspan="8" |Antoine Karam, Rima Ramadan, Lea Baroudi, Alaa Minawi, Arpie Mankassarian |
| Collective Healing Initiative: Healing through Sound and Subtle Somatic Shifts
| colspan="8" |Krisana Locke, Mazen R. Harb |
| The Theatre from Within
| colspan="8" |Alaa Minawi |
| All Day Screening: Stitching Palestine
| colspan="8" |Carol Mansour |
| rowspan="5" |2023
| rowspan="5" |Los Angeles{{Cite web|url=https://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%B1%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AA/602039/takreem-america-hosts-annual-weekend-at-iconic-mil|title=TAKREEM AMERICA HOSTS ANNUAL WEEKEND AT ICONIC MILLENNIUM BILTMORE HOTEL IN LOS ANGELES|last=|website=nna-leb.gov.lb|language=en|access-date=}} | rowspan="5" |Sharing The Stage and Embracing Change |Leadership for Social | colspan="5" |Khaled Janahi, Emile Haddad, Micheline Nader, Lynn Mounzer, Sara AbuShaar, Peggy Bedoyian, Meymuna Hussein – Cattan, Thomas Abraham, and Deborah Pandit Sawaf |
| AI And Technology
| colspan="5" |Adam Taha, Francis Zayek, Francis Nader, Mohamed Diab, and Tony Tannoury |
| Environment And Sustainability
| colspan="5" |Maher Damak, Ibrahim Al-Husseini, and Shihab Kuran |
| Arts And Design
| colspan="5" |Mohannad Malas, and Andy Cohen |
| Business Development
| colspan="5" |Bill Carpou, Jeff Wolfe, Fabian Battaglia, Bryan Liu and Sesha Neervannan |
| rowspan="10" |2022
| rowspan="10" |Miami{{Cite web|url=https://www.alquds.co.uk/%D9%85%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%81%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA/|title=From Miami, the first ceremony was launched to Takreem distinguished Arabs in the Americas|last=|website=alquds.co.uk|language=ar|access-date=|archive-date=2022-12-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225144256/https://www.alquds.co.uk/%d9%85%d9%86-%d9%85%d9%8a%d8%a7%d9%85%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%b7%d9%84%d9%82-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ad%d9%81%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%88%d9%84-%d9%84%d8%aa%d9%83%d8%b1%d9%8a%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%aa/|url-status=live}} | rowspan="10" |The Power of Community: Creating Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Leaders |Stories That Inspire / How to Build a Successful Business | colspan="10" |Emile Haddad, Maha Alami, George AlTirs, Larbi Benslimane, Rana Salam |
| Attracting Investors / What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
| colspan="10" |Rebecca Bou Chebel, Razmig Boladian, Dr. Khaled Janahi, Habib Kairouz |
| The Power of Youth / Steering Philanthropic Efforts and Capital Allocation Towards Effective Change
| colspan="10" |Dr. Richard Westmark |
| From Human to Humane / Emergency Response and Long Term Commitments
| colspan="10" |Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Thomas Abraham, Seraina ElDada, Maha Freij, Amel Najjar, Charbel Dagher |
| Healthcare & Science / Geographic Disparities and Volunteerism
| colspan="10" |Dr. Tony Tannoury, Dr. Walid Alami, Dr. Zayd Adnan ElDada, Dr. Jeffrey Hammoudeh, Dr. Dana Khuthaila |
| Elevate to Better Contribute / The Role of Arabs in Shaping the Global Healthcare and Research Landscape
| colspan="10" |Dr. Ghida AlJuburi |
| Facing the Pandemic / Creating Change Where it Counts
| colspan="10" |Dr. François Nader |
| Women in Leadership Roles / Transcending Boundaries
| colspan="10" |Dr. Khaled Janahi, Nadia Bilbassy, Dr. Alice Fakir, Joumana Jaber, Dr. Dana Khuthaila |
| Create Don't Wait / Inviting Women into the Workplace
| colspan="10" |Ana Kasparian, Colette Malouf, Dr. Micheline Nader |
| Empowering Women through Higher Education
| colspan="10" |HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
| rowspan="6" |2018
| rowspan="6" |Kuwait{{cite web |title=Anera receives the TAKREEM Award for International Contribution to Arab Society |url=https://www.anera.org/press/anera-receives-the-takreem-award-for-international-contribution-to-arab-society/ |website=anera |publisher=National News Agency |access-date=17 November 2018}} | rowspan="6" |Weaving Sustainable Destinies in the Middle East |Ending violence against children globally | colspan="6" |Children Rights Activist Kailash Satyarthi (Keynote Speaker) |
| Cities of today, talents of tomorrow
| colspan="6" |Wael Al Awar, Emile Haddad, Romy Hawwatt, Khaled Janahi, Melek El Nimer |
| Art, an ideal for sale?
| colspan="6" |Dr. Tamara Chalabi, Raneem Zaki Farsi, Ali Khadra, Dr. Ahmed Mater |
| Of group dynamics and women empowerment
| colspan="6" |Fadumo Dayib, Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, Mohammad Naciri, Rana Al Nibari, Dr. Al Anoud Al Sharekh |
| Dreams of a refugee
| colspan="6" |Mostafa Salameh |
| Breaking streotypes through sports
| colspan="6" |Manal Rostom |
= Gallery =
File:TAKminds.jpg|TAKminds launch in Kuwait, 2018.
Award ceremonies
File:Awards Night in Beirut 2021.jpg
Laureates selection process
Nominations:
Takreem uses a strict framework for its candidate selection process with one single mandatory prerequisite: Arab ancestry, except for one: the International Contribution to Arab Society category. This framework operates in an unbiased and non-discriminatory manner, giving equal rights to entry without regard to religion, gender, nationality, political beliefs, or age.{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/10-outstanding-arabs-to-get-achievement-awards-1.702749|title=10 outstanding Arabs to get achievement awards|website=gulfnews.com|date=28 October 2010 |language=en|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2019-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422103123/https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/10-outstanding-arabs-to-get-achievement-awards-1.702749|url-status=live}}
Once deemed eligible, candidates are classed in the most suitable category.
Selection process:
Takreem established an evaluation process to assess candidates, select finalists, and determine the winners. The two-stage screening process involves a Selection Board and a Jury Board whose experienced and diligent members evaluate eligible applicants through pre-determined by-laws.
The Selection Board drafts a short list of candidates for the Jury Board to appraise and select a laureate for each of Takreem's nine categories. The grading is classified, and the identity of the laureates is only disclosed on the night of the ceremony.
Award categories
File:Lifetime Achievement Award.jpg, surrounded by Ricardo Karam and board members Carlos Ghosn and Nora Joumblatt, after receiving her Lifetime Achievement Award in Paris, 2016]]
Takreem presents annual awards in nine categories to individuals or institutions.{{Cite web|url=https://www.takreem.net/|title=Takreem {{!}} A better image of the Arab world|last=Webneoo|website=www.takreem.net|language=en|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2019-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107223047/http://takreem.net/|url-status=dead}}
- Young Entrepreneur
- Scientific and Technological Achievement
- Cultural Excellence
- Environmental Development and Sustainability
- Outstanding Arab Woman
- Excellence in Education
- Humanitarian and Civic Services
- Corporate Leadership
- International Contribution to Arab Society
Takreem recognizes individuals through three honorary distinctions:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Special Distinction
- Legacy Award
Arbitration mechanism
=Selection process=
File:Jury Board Meeting Takreem 2015.jpg
File:Magdi Yacoub holding his Award.jpg
Takreem established a comprehensive evaluation process to assess candidates, select the finalists, and set the winners apart. The two-stage screening process involves a Nomination Board and a Jury Board whose experienced and diligent members evaluate eligible applicants through pre-determined by-laws.{{Cite web |title=Boards – Takreem Foundation |url=https://www.takreem.org/boards/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=www.takreem.org}}
In the first phase, the Nomination Board identifies candidates deserving of the TAKREEM awards. These candidates are then screened by a committee of experts, which shortlists the finalists for each category.{{Cite web |title=Laureates – Takreem Foundation |url=https://www.takreem.org/laureates/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=www.takreem.org}}
In the second stage, the Jury Board convenes, deliberates, and selects a laureate for each of Takreem's nine categories. The grading is kept confidential, and the identities of the laureates are revealed only on the night of the ceremony. Throughout this process, the TAKREEM team acts solely as advisors and does not participate in the evaluation process.{{Cite web |title=Laureates – Takreem Foundation |url=https://www.takreem.org/laureates/ |access-date=2025-01-07 |website=www.takreem.org}}
=Jury board members=
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! Years ! Names |
| 2024{{cite web |title=Takreem Celebrates Excellence and Humanity Between Boston and Monaco |url=https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/culture/255694 |website=thisisbeirut |access-date=18 May 2024 |archive-date= |archive-url= |url-status=}}
|Mr. Fares Akkad, Mrs. Paula Al Askari, HE Sheikha Alanoud Bint Hamad Al-Thani, Mr. Khalid Janahi, Mrs. Dania Haffar-Bazzy, Mr. Salah Khalil, Dr. Hiam Ali, Mrs. Mayada Himani, Mr. Karim Abdel Mottal, HE Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Mr. Ramez Shehadi, and Mr. Ziad Al-Turki. |
| 2023
|Mr. Fares Akkad, Mrs. Paula Al Askari, HE Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al-Thani, Mr. Khalil Janahi, Mrs. Rana Zaim Idriss, Mr. Maher Kaddoura, Mr. Salah Khalil, Mr. Shwan Taha, HE Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Mr. Ramez Shehadi, Mrs. Basma Al Sulaiman, Dr. Hiam Ali. |
| 2022
|Mr. Youssef Dib, Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, HRH Princess Alia Tabbaa, HE Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mrs. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Shwan Taha, Dr. Jala Makhzoumi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Mr. Ramez Shehadi, HE Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Fares Akkad, Mrs. Hanan Sayed Worrell, Mr. Samir Brikho, Mr. Jassim Al Mansoori and Mrs. Maha Kaddoura. |
| 2021
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Ms. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Emile Haddad, Mr. Shwan Taha, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mrs. Maha Kaddoura, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Riad Al-Sadik, Mr. Elie Khouri, Dr. Paul Salem, Dr. Hilal Al Sayer, Mr. Samir Brikho, Dr. Akef El Maghraby and Faisal Tamer. |
| 2020
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Ms. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Emile Haddad, Mr. Shwan Taha, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mrs. Maha Kaddoura, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Riad Al-Sadik, Mr. Elie Khouri, and Dr. Paul Salem. |
| 2019
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Sheikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mr. Abdul Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi, Ms. Paula Al Askari, Ms. Fadumo Dayib, Mr. Emile Haddad, Mr. Shwan Taha, Mr. Rafik Ben Ayed, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Ms. Maha Kaddoura, Dr. Hilal Al Sayer and Dr. Farida Allaghi. |
| 2018
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Dr. Akef El Maghraby, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Mr. Aziz Mekouar, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Elyès Jouini, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Sheikha Hala Al-Khalifa, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Khaled Janahi, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mr. Riad Al Sadik, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki. |
| 2017
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Dr. Akef El Maghraby, Princess Alia Tabbaa, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Sheikha Hala Al-Khalifa, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Mr. Marc Levy, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mr. Riad Al Sadik, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samir Brikho. |
| 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.ameinfo.com/country/gcc/takreem-2016-jury-board-meeting-held-in-paris|title=Business Real Estate News {{!}} Technology {{!}} Travel Guide|website=www.ameinfo.com|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2019-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514155853/https://www.ameinfo.com/country/gcc/takreem-2016-jury-board-meeting-held-in-paris|url-status=live}}
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Mr. Riad Al Sadik, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samer Khoury, Mr. Samir Brikho, Mr. Thomas Abraham. |
| 2015
|Dr. Ahmed Heikal, Mrs. Asma Seddiq Al-Mutawa, Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Farida Allaghi, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Prince Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud, Mr. Marc Levy, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samer Khoury, Mr. Samir Assaf, Mr. Samir Brikho, Mr. Thomas Abraham. |
| 2014
|Mr. André Azoulay, Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Lady Hayat Palumbo, Mr. Issa Abu Issa, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Mr. Moataz Al-Alfi, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mrs. Nora Joumblatt, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi, Sheikh Saleh Ali Al-Turki, Mr. Samer Khoury, Dr. Suad Juffali. |
| 2013
|Prof. Alain Carpentier, Mr. Amin Maalouf, Mr. André Azoulay, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Dr. Leila Sharaf, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Prince Mansour bin Nasser Al Saud, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Shaikha Paula Al Sabah, Mr. Raja Sidawi. |
| 2012{{Cite web|url=http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/2223/|title=Takreem ceremony 2012 celebrates Arab achievements, makes 350 million Arabs proud|last=Agency|first=National News|website=National News Agency|language=en|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2019-05-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514155857/http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/2223/|url-status=live}}
|Mr. Amin Maalouf, Mr. André Azoulay, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Dr. Leila Sharaf, Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, Mr. Marc Levy, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Dr. Nouha Alhegelan, Mr. Raja Sidawi. |
| 2011{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/oryxmags/docs/qt_june_2011|title=Qatar Today June 2011|website=Issuu|date=4 June 2011 |language=en|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2012-01-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120170606/http://issuu.com/oryxmags/docs/qt_june_2011|url-status=live}}
|Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Dr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Queen Noor Al Hussein, Mr. Raja Sidawi. |
| 2010{{Cite journal|date=2010|title=The Prince's Youth Business International Network Review 2010|url=https://www.youthbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/YBINetworkReview2010.pdf|journal=The Prince's Youth Business International|access-date=2019-05-14|archive-date=2016-09-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910035503/http://www.youthbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/YBINetworkReview2010.pdf|url-status=live}}
|Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, Dr. Marwan Muasher. |
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Laureates
= Honorary distinctions =
| class="wikitable"
! Years ! Lifetime Achievement ! Special Distinction ! Legacy Award |
| rowspan="3" |2023{{Cite web|date=2023|title=https://takreem.org/index.php/profile-details-404|access-date=|website=takreem|language=en-US|archive-date=|url-status=}}
| rowspan="3" |Ghassan Abu-Sittah | Mohammed Al-Zubair | rowspan="3" |N/A |
| Dar Al Atta'a |
| Journalists at the Frontline |
| 2021
|N/A |N/A |
| rowspan="3" |2019
| rowspan="3" |N/A | rowspan="3" |N/A |
| Stephane Attali |
| Princess Al Bandari bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud |
| 2018
|Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Nadia Sakati |
| 2017
|Maroun Semaan |Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Melek El Nimer |
| 2016
|N/A |
| 2015
Riad Al-Sadik Mamdouha El-Sayed Bobst |Hilal and Margaret Al Sayer |N/A |
| 2014
|N/A |N/A |
| 2013
|Alia El Solh |N/A |N/A |
| 2012
|Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan |N/A |
| 2011
|N/A |N/A |
Takreem Foundation Spring Gala
On 9th May 2024, under the patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco,{{cite web |title=“Takreem” in Monaco... Ricardo Karam: A platform to highlight Arab and cultural heritage |url=https://www.annahar.com/arabic/section/6-فن-ومجتمع/319951/حفل-تكريم-في-موناكو-ريكاردو-كرم-منصة-لعرض-التميز-العربي-وتعزيز-التبادل-الثقافي?utm_campaign=nabdapp.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=nabdapp.com&ocid=Nabd_App#google_vignette |website=annahar |access-date=16 May 2024 |archive-date= |archive-url= |url-status=}} this flagship event, themed ‘Art for a Cause,’ brought together personalities from around the world to promote cultural exchange and support essential humanitarian causes.{{cite web |title=Takreem Celebrates Excellence and Humanity Between Boston and Monaco |url=https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/culture/255694 |website=thisisbeirut |access-date=18 May 2024 |archive-date= |archive-url= |url-status=}}
The evening featured international performance by Bachar Mar-Khalifa, Additionally, honours were given to each of Samia Halabi, Abdil Hamied Ahmed Seddiqi and the late Iskandar Safa{{cite web |title=Takreem Celebrates Excellence and Humanity Between Boston and Monaco |url=https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/culture/255694 |website=thisisbeirut |access-date=18 May 2024 |archive-date= |archive-url= |url-status=}}
Takreem America
{{Main|Takreem USA}}
In 2019, Takreem established a branch in the United States, Takreem America, also known as Takreem USA.{{Cite web|last=USA|first=Takreem|title=Takreem usA|url=https://takreemusa.org/|access-date=2022-01-03|website=Takreem USA|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207121354/https://takreemusa.org/|url-status=live}}