The 2018 Ismos Peace Prize (IC, Open)

[Ghant]

The 2018

Ismos Peace Prize

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The Ismos Peace Prize has been awarded every year since 1890, following the death of former Ghantish Prime Minister Irat Ismos, who founded the Ghantish Peace Committee, which was renamed in his honor following his death.

Ismos, Ghant's first Prime Minister, who advocated and achieved non-violent resolution during the latter part of the Ghantish Civil War and remained a committed pacifist his entire life, stipulated in his will that a yearly award should be given,

"To the person who has done the most of best work for peace between nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies and of preventing or ending conflict."

In honor of Irat Ismos, the award has been presented each year to a notable individual or group in the world who has contributed to the cause of peace.

The recipient will be presented the award at the Ghish Concert Hall by the Chairman of the Ismos Peace Committee alongside the Empress of Ghant.

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Past Recipients

• 2013- Sophia, Princess Royal of Dakmoor
• 2014- Perrin Pahath-Moab, President of the Council of the Allied States of New Edom
• 2015- Queen Mara I of the Allied States of New Edom
• 2016- The Isidium Foundation
• 2017- Dr. Nymun Izarbegiratzeak, Prime Minister of Ghant

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About the Ismos Peace Committee

The members of the Ismos Peace Committee are appointed by the Lower House of the Parliament of Ghant. It is usually made up of retired MPs, members of the legal profession or ranking members of the nobility. The appointments are strictly apolitical and there will always be an even amount of representation from each political party. Parliamentarians who are currently serving are not permitted on the committee.

The current Chairman of the Ismos Peace Committee is Gorka Aguirre, who served as Prime Minister of Ghant from 1992 until 1998 as leader of the Liberal Party.

The Deputy Chairman is Alonso Tobar, who previously served as Prime Minister of Ghant as a member of the Conservative Party from 2005 until 2010.

Other members include:

• Michael Organa, former Conservative MP, member of the committee since 2000.
• Alana Zagui, former Liberal MP and lawyer, member of the committee since 2011
• Samuel Urizabal, former Provincial Court judge, member of the committee since 2007
• Prince Edward of Ghant, Lord Chamberlain of Ghant, member of the committee since 1999.
• Lord Odo Bogardan, former Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1992-2000, member of the committee since 2010.

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Process of Nomination

A nomination may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria, though self nominations will not be accepted.

The following people are considered qualified nominators:

• Members of national assemblies and governments of states of nations within the region
• Members of international courts or delegates to international organizations
• University professors of social sciences, history, philosophy, law or theology
• Persons who have already been awarded an Ismos Peace Prize
• Board members of organizations who have been awarded an Ismos Peace Prize
• Active and former members of the Ismos Peace Committee

Any person nominated by a qualified nominator will be considered as a candidate for the Ismos Peace Prize by the committee. The committee will then present a shortlist before voting on the winner by a simple majority.

The winner will be presented the award at Ghish Concert Hall in Ghish, Ghant by the Chairman of the Committee, in the presence of the Empress of Ghant.

All nominations are kept strictly confidential for at least 50 years.

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If you are a qualified nominator, meeting the above criteria and wish to nominate someone for the Ismos Peace Prize please fill in the below application form and send it to

The Ismos Peace Committee
22 Ismos Street
Ghish, Ghant

or email

postmaster@ismospeacecommittee.co.gnt

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[b][u]Nomination for Ismos Peace Prize[/u][/b]

[b]Full Name of Nominee:[/b]

[b]Nationality of Nominee:[/b]

[b]Profession of Nominee:[/b]

[b]Please explain briefly why this candidate should be considered for the Ismos Peace Prize:[/b]

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[b]Full Name of Nominator:[/b]

[b]Nationality of Nominator:[/b]

[b]Profession/Background of Nominator:[/b]


[New Edom]

Nomination for Ismos Peace Prize

Full Name of Nominee:Dr. Benjamin Scroll

Nationality of Nominee:New Edomite

Profession of Nominee:Diplomat

Please explain briefly why this candidate should be considered for the Ismos Peace Prize:

Dr. Scroll, through negotiations with the Union of South Ceti to establish it as a protectorate, as well as negotiations with the Republic of Adiron and the OAS, particularly the Republic of Gran Chaco, has established stronger peace in Arcologia. Because of his hard work and dedication, greater peace reigns in the Southeastern areas of Arcologia, making it safer for fishermen, farmers and townsfolk.

Full Name of Nominator:Hosidius Geta, Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Lacus Magni]

Nomination for Ismos Peace Prize

Full Name of Nominee: Her Imperial Majesty Empress Marsella (née Atmos), The Dowager Empress

Nationality of Nominee: Ghantish

Profession of Nominee: Diplomat, later Empress consort

Please explain briefly why this candidate should be considered for the Ismos Peace Prize: Marsella Atmos has time and time again proved to be a force good. She began as a Ghantish diplomat before becoming Empress. As Empress, she continued her work, sponsoring numerous charities throughout Latium, primarily focusing on reading and school programs, for which she also worked on expanding government support in these areas. Marsella is a regular participant in key BC-NATA dialogue, which is paramount to peace and stability in not only that region of the world, but the world as a whole. She once again proved integral to the peaceful resolution of the 2016 succession crisis, meeting with the democratically elected local county and city councils at great risk to her own life. Her selflessness in such dire event alone a demonstration of her desire for peace and a better world.

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Full Name of Nominator: Empress Diana Augusta

[Sydalon]

Nomination for Ismos Peace Prize

Full Name of Nominee: Her Majesty Melisende III, Queen of Sydalon

Nationality of Nominee: Sydalene

Profession of Nominee: Head of state and government

Please explain briefly why this candidate should be considered for the Ismos Peace Prize: Throughout her young reign, Queen Melisende has worked to secure peace and justice for all of her subjects, even at great cost to her own security. In her first month of ruling, she sought justice for victims of corrupt members of the religious order, the Order of the Holy Lance, who used their position not only to expand their own personal wealth, but power over those that could not adequately defend themselves. The subsequent arrests led to these corrupt elements in government seek her overthrow, forcing the Queen to seek refuge in neighboring Ascalzar for some time. Her Majesty has made sacrifices and overcome this attempted overthrow. She has vowed to continue her anti-corruption agenda, and has worked towards the progress of a representative government in Sydalon.

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Full Name of Nominator: Fernande Mifsud, Lord Advocate of Sydalon (incumbent), former Chancellor of Sydalon (2018), and Member of the National Assembly for Atria (2014–2018)

[Republica De Gran Chaco]

Nomination for Ismos Peace Prize

Full Name of Nominee: Father Marcos Jimenez

Nationality of Nominee:Chacano

Profession of Nominee:Jesuit Priest

Please explain briefly why this candidate should be considered for the Ismos Peace Prize: Father Marcos Jimenez has worked hard in post-civil war Ashab establishing primary and secondary schools for impoverished children living in the rural areas of the Temethis security zone. His work providing education and feeding for dozens of children, of both Intaki and Catholic background, has ensured that the children of these villages will have hope and the opportunity for advancement that was only previous available to middle and upper-class families. These children now have the ability to raise themselves to careers that are more than working as a laborer on a plantation.

Father Marcos has also arranged partnerships with several Chacano universities so that children who show the most initiative can receive scholarships provided that they return to Ashab to work to better their own nation.

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Full Name of Nominator: Carlos Baptista

Nationality of Nominator: Chacano

Profession/Background of Nominator: Bishop of Quito

[Ghant]

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Father Marcos Jimenez Wins 2018 Ismos Peace Prize

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By John Igara| GHISH | Posted: December 20th, 2018 12:00 GST

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GHISH – Father Marcos Jimenez, a Chacoan Priest, has been awarded the 2018 Ismos Peace Prize for his humanitarian work in Ashab following the civil war that ravaged that country. Father Jimenez was supposedly the runner-up to last year’s award, which was captured by Ghantish Prime Minister Nymun Izarbegiratzeak. In a statement released from the Ismos Peace Committee, the reasons for awarding Father Jimenez are elucidated upon:

The Ismos Peace Committee has decided to award the Ismos Peace Prize for 2018 to Father Marcos Jimenez for his humanitarian work in post-civil war Ashab. These efforts include building schools for children in poverty-stricken areas, providing food for the starving, medicine for the sick and ensuring that the worst off citizens of Ashab, be they Intaki or Catholic, have the basic needs necessary for life satisfied.

Father Jimenez has shown what impact one man can make in a dangerous situation and how a dedication to humanitarianism can improve the lives of thousands of people who have been deprived basic human rights as a result of poverty, famine and war. Father Jimenez’s dedication to serving the poor and needy regardless of race or religion is of profound importance in a world increasingly divided on those grounds. The Ismos Peace Committee wishes to express the hope that others may be inspired by his efforts to make the world a better place.

The Ismos Peace Committee focused especially on Father Jimenez’s aid to those affected by war regardless of race or religion. Father Jimenez’s efforts have supplied food, clothes, education and medicine to people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to any of those things, and for that we at the Ghish Post cannot think of anyone that more closely embodies the spirit of the Prize.

The Peace Prize will be presented to the Isidium Foundation on December 23rd at the Imperial Ghish Concert Hall by Peace Prize Laureate Empress Sophia of Ghant, Gorka Aguirre and Institute member Sara Haribec, great-granddaughter of Laureate Prime Minister Malderi Haribec and descendant of Irat Ismos through her mother. Congratulations to Father Marcos Jimenez.

[Republica De Gran Chaco]

I would like to thank you all for this recognition, it truly is an honor that I do not deserve. Indeed, all glory must go to God. He alone has protected us and all the little ones from further violence in Ashab, and he has made it possible for us to spread his word to those poor wretches who have endured so much suffering. When I started three years ago, I arrived in a devastated region. So many young children left fatherless, wandering the street of their villages, searching desperately for food, wondering if their little lives would be cut short by the next band of rebels to come through. They suffered so much, and they still bear the scars both physically, and emotionally from the conflict.

Today our school has grown, from a single small building to a chain of boarding schools, that are able to feed and house these children in comforts that they could never receive back at their villages. Intaki, and Catholic study side by side, and treat each other as brothers. They also receive the blessed intangible gifts of education, and the word of God. There is a hope in their lives.

This award will not be used for my glorification, but for the glory of God, and to gain awareness to expand our operation to open up a vocational school, where the children will be able to learn valuable trades that can help support them and their future families for their lives. Wonderful things have been happening in Ashab, but the needs are immense, and the workers few. I pray that this recognition goes to further help the struggling children of that nation.

Thank you all so much and God bless you all,

Father Marcos Jimenez