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At the inaugural Awards Ceremony in 2000, Nelson cheap jordan 6 rings Mandela, the patron of Laureus, said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can create hope where there was previously only despair.”
This is the core philosophy of Laureus and the driving force behind its work. The organization is one of the world’s apolitical leaders in sport for social change. Laureus combines the Laureus World Sports Awards, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and the Laureus World Sports Academy, which collectively form a unique international sports organization that uses the inspirational power of sport as a force for good.
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is a global leader in research, expertise and best practice in supporting grassroots programs around the world. The members of the Laureus World Sport Academy volunteer their time to act as the driving force for the Laureus charity. Proceeds from the Laureus World Sports Awards directly benefit and underpin the work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, which supports 91 community sports projects across the globe (including projects in the U.S.).
The full list of nominees for the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards is:
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Usain Bolt (Jamaica) Athletics – two gold medals in World Athletics Championships in Daegu Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Tennis – won Australian, Wimbledon and U.S. Open Grand Slams Cadel Evans (Australia) Cycling – winner of the Tour de France Lionel Messi (Argentina) Football – FC Barcelona’s star player, scored 53 goals in 2010/2011 season Dirk Nowitzki (Germany) Basketball – first European to be named MVP at NBA Finals Sebastian jordan evolution ’85 Vettel (Germany) Motor Racing – won second straight F1 World Championship at 24
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