Malik Maaza (South Africa)
"For his major role in helping to shape Africa's science and technology landscape, on top of his own prolific research output with which he has trained over a hundred young African students, as well as a number from other areas in the South."
Concetta Mosca (Italy)
"For her profound commitment to supporting the Diploma Programme during its first years and, more so, for her exceptional moral support of the students."
Adnan Shihab-Eldin (Kuwait)
"For his unwavering, long-time support of ICTP's mission and his exceptional advocacy of ICTP to major donors such as Kuwait, OPEC funds, the Islamic Bank, the Kuwait Petroleum Company, the Kuwait Funds, and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development."