Social activist Anna Hazare was conferred with the inaugural Allard Prize for International Integrity by the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Law at a special ceremony last night in Canada's Vancouver.
The USD 100,000 prize is one of the world's largest awards recognising the efforts of activists to combat corruption and promote human rights.
"My lifelong mission to fight corruption and promote transparency is stronger for having received this award," Hazare said while receiving the award.
"I have never been attracted to money and wealth, but the Allard Prize will help me and all those who are working towards the same cause to continue the fight.
"I am hopeful that this international recognition will promote a movement for change that will endure beyond my lifetime and for generations to come," he said.
Established in October 2012 by UBC Law alumnus Peter A Allard, the prize honours an individual, movement or organisation which has shown exceptional courage and leadership in combating corruption, especially by promoting transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
