21st Century Leaders

Supporting Royalty

Her Excellency Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani

Her Serene Highness Princess Corinna Sayn-Wittgenstein

Our Leaders

Sir Ben Kingsley CBE
Bonnie Young
Clarita de Quiroz
Christian Colson
Danny Boyle
Serena Williams

Supporting Celebrities

Lady Daniela Kingsley
Josh Hartnett
Monica Yunus
Venus Williams

The inaugural 21st Century Leaders Awards was held at Grand Hyatt Doha, honouring Sir Ben Kingsley, Serena and Venus Williams, Josh Hartnett, Danny Boyle, Christian Colson and Monica Yunus.

To learn more about the 21st Century Leaders Awards please visit www.21stcenturyleadersawards.org.

Photos

HSH Princess Corinna Sayn-Wittgenstein with fashion designer Bonnie Young.

HSH Princess Corinna Sayn-Wittgenstein with fashion designer Bonnie Young.

HSH Princess Corinna Sayn-Wittgenstein with fashion designer Bonnie Young.

HSH Princess Corinna Sayn-Wittgenstein with fashion designer Bonnie Young.

Sir Ben & Lady Daniela Kingsley arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Sir Ben & Lady Daniela Kingsley arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Sir Ben & Lady Daniela Kingsley arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Sir Ben & Lady Daniela Kingsley arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett being interviewed by Abode Magazine.

Josh Hartnett being interviewed by Abode Magazine.

Josh Hartnett being interviewed by Abode Magazine.

Josh Hartnett being interviewed by Abode Magazine.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus & Salim Abou Samra of Bell Pottinger, arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus & Salim Abou Samra of Bell Pottinger, arriving at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Charlotte di Vita MBE with Artist Sacha Jafri.

Charlotte di Vita MBE with Artist Sacha Jafri.

Charlotte di Vita MBE with Artist Sacha Jafri.

Charlotte di Vita MBE with Artist Sacha Jafri.

Artist Lorenzo Quinn & wife Giovanna Cicutto.

Artist Lorenzo Quinn & wife Giovanna Cicutto.

Artist Boo Beaumont & husband Orlando Kimber.

Artist Boo Beaumont & husband Orlando Kimber.

Clarita de Quiroz, musician and performer at the 21st Century Leaders Awards arriving at the event.

Clarita de Quiroz, musician and performer at the 21st Century Leaders Awards arriving at the event.

Clarita de Quiroz, musician and performer at the 21st Century Leaders Awards arriving at the event.

Clarita de Quiroz, musician and performer at the 21st Century Leaders Awards arriving at the event.

21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Helen Shehadeh with nephew George & sister Emily Shehadeh

21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Helen Shehadeh with nephew George & sister Emily Shehadeh

Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder & Host at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder & Host at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder & Host at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder & Host at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder & Host at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Charlotte di Vita MBE, Founder & Host at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Sir Ben Kingsley receives the Draw Your Own Time award trophy, specially designed by the esteemed artist and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn.

Sir Ben Kingsley receives the Draw Your Own Time award trophy, specially designed by the esteemed artist and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn.

Sir Ben Kingsley CBE, the 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Award winner giving his acceptance speech at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Sir Ben Kingsley CBE, the 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Award winner giving his acceptance speech at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Sir Ben Kingsley CBE, the 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Award winner giving his acceptance speech at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Sir Ben Kingsley CBE, the 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Award winner giving his acceptance speech at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Sir Ben Kingsley receives the Draw Your Own Time award trophy, specially designed by the esteemed artist and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn.

Sir Ben Kingsley receives the Draw Your Own Time award trophy, specially designed by the esteemed artist and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn.

Sir Ben Kingsley receives the Draw Your Own Time award trophy, specially designed by the esteemed artist and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn

Sir Ben Kingsley receives the Draw Your Own Time award trophy, specially designed by the esteemed artist and sculptor Lorenzo Quinn

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Josh Hartnett on stage accepting his 21st Century Leaders Award for Outstanding Environmental Achievement.

Monica Yunus accepts 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Achievement Award from Charlotte di Vita MBE.

Monica Yunus accepts 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Achievement Award from Charlotte di Vita MBE.

Monica Yunus, the 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Award winner giving her acceptance speech at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Monica Yunus, the 21st Century Leaders Outstanding Humanitarian Award winner giving her acceptance speech at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, introduces the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, introduces the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, introduces the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, introduces the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, kind host for the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, kind host for the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award.

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani listens to 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Sara Mohammed Al Shamlan's speech.

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani listens to 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Sara Mohammed Al Shamlan's speech.

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani presents Sara Mohammed Al Shamlan with her 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award.

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani presents Sara Mohammed Al Shamlan with her 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award.

Charlotte di Vita MBE congratulates Unsung Hero Sara Al Shamlan on her achievements.

Charlotte di Vita MBE congratulates Unsung Hero Sara Al Shamlan on her achievements.

Charlotte di Vita MBE congratulates Unsung Hero Sara Al Shamlan on her achievements.

Charlotte di Vita MBE congratulates Unsung Hero Sara Al Shamlan on her achievements.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani greets 21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani greets 21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani greets 21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani greets 21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani greets 21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani greets 21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, kind host for the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award.

HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani, kind host for the 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award.

21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Sara Mohammed Al Shamlan give her acceptance speech.

21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Sara Mohammed Al Shamlan give her acceptance speech.

Charlotte di Vita MBE congratulates the Unsung Heroes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

Charlotte di Vita MBE congratulates the Unsung Heroes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and Gala Dinner.

21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

21st Century Leaders Unsung Heroes Ghanem and Eman Obaidly.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri signs a copy of his exhibition catalogue for HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani.

Artist Sacha Jafri signs a copy of his exhibition catalogue for HE Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Helen Shehadeh, accepting her 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award for her work with the blind community in Palestine.

Helen Shehadeh, accepting her 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award for her work with the blind community in Palestine.

Helen Shehadeh, accepting her 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award for her work with the blind community in Palestine.

Helen Shehadeh, accepting her 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Award for her work with the blind community in Palestine.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Auctioneer Charlie Ross presents the audience with one-of-a-kind auction prizes at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Artist Sacha Jafri auctions his paintings at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Musician Ella Davidson, performing at the 21st Century Leaders Awards official after party in the Biscotti Lounge.

Musician Ella Davidson, performing at the 21st Century Leaders Awards official after party in the Biscotti Lounge.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

IAID Bollywood dancers perform at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.
Videos

This 14 minute mini documentary chronicles the inaugural 21st Century Leaders Awards and Art Exhibition.

Sir Ben Kingsley CBE’s acceptance speech for his Outstanding Humanitarian Award at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Venus & Serena Williams’ acceptance speech for their Outstanding Leadership Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Danny Boyle & Christian Colson’s awardee video, highlighting examples of their humanitarian work. Plus their acceptance speech for their Outstanding Humanitarian Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awa

Josh Hartnett’s awardee video, highlighting examples of his work in aid of the environment, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Josh Hartnett’s acceptance speech for his Outstanding Environmentalist Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus’ awardee video, highlighting examples of her humanitarian work, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Monica Yunus’ acceptance speech for her Outstanding Humanitarian Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

HH Sheikha Hanadi Bint Nasser Bin Khaled Al Thani kindly awarded three outstanding women, two from Qatar and one from Palestine with the first 21st Century Leaders Unsung Hero Awards.

Eman & Ghanem Obaidly’s acceptance speech for their Unsung Hero Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Sara Mohamed Al-Shamlan’s acceptance speech for her Unsung Hero Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Helen Shehadeh’s acceptance speech for her Unsung Hero Award, at the 21st Century Leaders Awards.

Radio

John Bullock talks with one of the finest actors of his generation, Sir Ben Kingsley in Doha in October to receive a humanitarian award. In this exclusive interview, John pilots a diverse course traversing Sir Ben's current projects, why Qatar should make films and lots of them and much more.

The talented New York Metropolitan Opera soprano and daughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, Monica Yunus was honoured with a 21st Century Leaders Award. QF Radio's John Bullock spoke to Monica about her passion for music and her work with Sing For Hope.

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