The Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, named in honor of perhaps the greatest champion of liberty in the 20th century, is presented every other year to an individual who has made a significant contribution to advance human freedom. Previous winners of the prize include the late British economist Peter Bauer in 2002, the Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto in 2004 and former prime minister of Estonia Mart Laar in 2006. The prize, a cash award of $500,000, will be presented to the winner on May 15, 2008 at the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty’s Biennial Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria hotel in New York City.

The prize will go to an individual who has made a significant contribution to advancing human freedom. Nominees may be from any and all walks of life. Scholars, activists, and political leaders have been among the hundreds of nominations submitted for the first three prizes. The International Selection Committee vote by ballot for the winner.

Nominations for the 2008 Friedmas Prize have been closed.

Officers, directors and employees of the Cato Institute are not eligible.

For further information about the Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty's Biennial Dinner, please contact Lesley Albanese at lalbanese@cato.org or by telephone at 202-789-5223.

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