The Opus Prize is given annually to recognize unsung heroes of any faith tradition, anywhere in the world, solving today’s most persistent social problems. This $1 million faith-based humanitarian award and two $100,000 awards are collectively one of the world’s largest faith-based, humanitarian awards for social innovation.
2023 Opus Prize Laureate
BISHOP PARIDE TABAN
Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron in South Sudan
The late Bishop Paride Taban, founder of Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron in South Sudan, was selected as the 2023 Opus Prize Laureate, as announced at Villanova University in a ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. As the winner of the annual faith-based humanitarian award, Bishop Taban’s Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron received the $1 Million prize that recognizes social entrepreneurship championing faith-filled change.
Accepting the award posthumously on behalf of the late Bishop was Dr. Margaret Itto, deputy chair of the Board for Holy Trinity Peace Village Kuron and State Minister for Health in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan.
MAKING AN IMPACT
and 32 finalists have been honored since the Opus Prize’s inception
Opus Prize recipients have made a global impact on 6 continents
Total amount awarded to Opus Prize recipients since 2004
INSPIRING OTHERS
"The Opus Prize is still impacting me, in my heart and mind, and how I see my vocation in the future. I've learned the value of paying attention to the intricacies of the people you're around, their character, and how they impact their community and the world.”
Jordan Glassman, Saint Louis University student
2023 OPUS PRIZE FINALISTS
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International Cancer Care and Research Excellence Foundation (ICCARE)
In honor of Kristin Schroeder, MD MPH - Mwanza, Tanzania
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Catholic Partnership Schools
In honor of Jameka Walker - Camden, NJ, USA
TRANSFORMING LIVES
PAST LAUREATES
Opus Prize recipients may not be household names, but don't be fooled by their relative anonymity. The Opus Prize laureates are beating daunting odds to bring about lasting social change in their communities and countries.
PAST FINALISTS
Each year, a select group of finalists are nominated to receive the Opus Prize. Their work champions faith-filled change to transform lives and inspire others.
PARTNERS
The Opus Prize is awarded on Catholic university campuses, providing recipients an unparalleled opportunity to inspire the next generation of faith-based social entrepreneurs.