The SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS 2009 at the Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Austria was filled with many moving moments, emotional highlights and important messages with the motto “Heal The World”. The first global honors presented to exceptional individuals and organizations working toward a peaceful, sustainable and livable future was hosted by Hollywood star and fashion icon, Andie MacDowell. 2,500 guests at the grand event, and millions of people around the world followed a pioneering TV gala dealing with important issues accompanied by numerous music and show highlights. Michael Jackson posthumously received a 2009 SAVE THE WORD AWARD for his many humanitarian contributions. His brother Jermaine, who performed the songs “Smile” and “I’ll be there” accepted this special award in Michael’s honor. more

Heart of Europe. The province of Lower Austria under the patronage of its Governor, Erwin Pröll (photo), is hosting the 2009 SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS. “I am proud and happy that our province is the location from which this important message for the future of the entire world is being sent. “ more

The SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS on July 24, 2009 staged at the Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf, Austria, is the first major global awards show honoring exceptional personalities and organizations working toward a sustainable and livable future for our planet and its people. It is an international television gala with stars and personalities from around the globe, with the goal of providing a better, more comprehensive and stronger awareness for our world’s situation. Our winners are role models who through their exemplary involvement and commitment are making immense contributions to mankind as well as to the preservation of our Earth. Join us at the world premiere! more

Two multi-media stages, six monumental screens and LED walls as well as a nuclear power plant as a backdrop: The TV special of the 2009 SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS will be a pioneering television show, never been created before. We will be able to transport the audience into the center of a storm on the peak of Mount Everest, depicting with dramatic reality the fury of nature. Seconds later we are standing in the middle of the Mojave desert and, a few moments later, flying from the moon to the Earth as if aboard a space shuttle. A highly emotional experience is guaranteed. The TV special of the SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS will be broadcast around the world. more

Zwentendorf in Austria is the only nuclear power plant in the world actually completed but mothballed before it was ever put into operation. In 1978 the Austrian people, in a nationwide referendum, decided against employing nuclear power in their country. Today, Zwentendorf serves as a unique memorial as well as a symbol that the peoples will should always be above any political interests. For the first SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS this incredible location will be opened to the public for the first time in 30 years. Two stages, six monumental screens and LED walls with the nuclear power plant as backdrop guarantee a highly emotional experience. more

Every action counts. We can’t stop the global carbon-dioxide emissions with an awards show. We can’t end hunger and poverty. However, what we can do is inspire millions of people around the globe and motivate them to do their share in order to make our world a better and more sustainable place. We believe that the future is not something that will just happen, but rather is our creation. We all bear responsibility for the future of our planet. Only together can we solve the pressing problems of the 21st century. We will raise awareness for vital global challenges and present ideas for solutions to improving our world now and for future generations. more

LEGENDARY MUSICIAN. The WORLD AWARDS Association is pleased to announce that Ray Chew, the musical director of the BET Awards, Grammy Awards and the Apollo Theater where the Jackson Five and Michael Jackson made their first appearances, will serve as new musical director of the WORLD AWARDS. Ray Chew has worked with many of the best in the music business including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Sting, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Quincy Jones. He will perform live at the 2009 SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS with his legendary band, some of the best musicians in the U.S. more

Leader & Visionary. Time Magazine named him a “Hero of the Environment”. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Mikhail Gorbachev, former President of the Soviet Union and Founding President of the WORLD AWARDS, started a global movement over 16 years ago to help ensure a just, sustainable and secure future for all of us. Today his initiative, Green Cross International (GCI), has affiliates in 31 countries and is founding partner of the SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS. GCI's main areas of activities include the prevention of conflicts over natural resources, promoting values and behaviour changes and addressing the environmental consequences of wars and conflicts. more

Christian Baha. The visionary entrepreneur and founder of the Superfund Investment Group (photo with Teri Hatcher and Mikhail Gorbachev) will present the 2009 SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS. Since 2005 Superfund has been the presenting partner of all WORLD AWARDS events. With over 50,000 investors, a collective $ 1.65 billion in assets under management and offices in 20 countries around the world, among them major financial centers such as New York, Chicago, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Amsterdam and Hong Kong, Superfund is one of the world’s leading managed futures funds providers for private investors. Since inception in 1996, Superfund’s flagship fund Q-AG has achieved a net return of + 718,2 % (key date: 03/09). more

Worldwide coverage. All WORLD AWARDS events (photo: Red Carpet at the 2009 WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS) are covered by hundreds of media representatives from around the globe. 432 accredited journalists and 31 TV teams reported on location from the 2009 WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS on March 5, 2009 in Vienna, Austria, 26 TV teams from the previous WOMEN’S WORLD AWARDS ceremony in New York City. The WOMEN'S WORLD AWARDS are reaching annually more than 500 million people worldwide via television, print media, radio and the Internet. World Awards Media is expecting a comparable media interest for the first annual SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS. more