WINNERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION EXCELLENCE AWARD

Dr. Buchahin has spent over 30 years combating corruption, making a significant impact through her leadership in forensic auditing. As Director of Forensic Audit at Mexico’s Superior Audit Office (2009-2018), she led major investigations, including the "Master Scam," which exposed a $600 million corruption network involving officials and institutions. Her work fueled national outrage.

Professor Klitgaard has been involved in anti-corruption work since the 1980s. He authored sixteen books, including “Controlling Corruption”, which played a key role in launching the global Anti-Corruption movement, and “Tropical Gangsters”, recognized by “The New York Times” as one of its "Books of the Century."

He has been involved for 36 years, dedicating his career to combating corruption as a professor, researcher, and thought leader. He has authored 185 scientific contributions, including the influential books Corrupt Exchanges and The Hidden Order of Corruption.

Au cours des 20 dernières années, Khadija Sharife a travaillé en tant que chercheuse, écrivaine et militante, se concentrant sur les efforts de lutte contre la corruption. Elle a contribué à la création et à la direction du Plateforme de Protection des Lanceurs d'Alerte en Afrique (PPLAAF), une ONG juridique qui soutient les lanceurs d'alerte africains.

For over 14 years, Dr. Arias Grillo has fought corruption in the sports sector, holding key roles in LaLiga, FIFA, and Sportia Law. He has collaborated with major organizations like the International Olympic Committee, UNODC, and Interpol.

Professor Ilias Bantekas’s extensive career as an academic and authority in sports law, international criminal law, and anti-corruption, with a focus on integrity and ethics with over 25 years. His academic work includes numerous publications, including 250 peer-reviewed articles and 21 books on anti-corruption, human rights, and sports integrity, which have contributed to reforms in sports governance.

James Gayo is a cartoonist best known for founding the "Kingo" cartoon strip and comic magazine in 1982. His work skillfully combines humor with serious commentary on contemporary issues, particularly anti-corruption, to raise awareness.

Founded in 2016, Mejor México is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a better future free from corruption in Mexico, with a focus on young adults (ages 18-29) as key agents of change. Through its 'ConversAcciones' workshops, it has engaged over 4,000 participants across 24 states, to discuss corruption and develop community solutions.