Since 2007, the independent, nongovernmental Arms Control Association has nominated individuals and institutions that have, in the previous 12 months, advanced effective arms control, nonproliferation, and disarmament solutions and raised awareness of the threats posed by mass casualty weapons.
A full list of previous winners is available here.
In a field that is often focused on grave threats and negative developments, our Arms Control Person(s) of the Year contest aims to highlight several positive initiatives—some large, some small—designed to advance peace and security.
Voting for this year's nominees will begin December 22. All of the nominees have, in their own way, provided important leadership that helped reduce weapons-related security dangers during the past year.