The Civil Courage Prize® honors civil courage — steadfast resistance to evil at great personal risk — rather than military valor. The acts that the Prize recognizes should have taken place deliberately, over time. It may be awarded posthumously.

The Civil Courage Prize® is awarded annually by the Trustees of The Train Foundation. By increasing awareness of civil courage, the Fund's Trustees hope to encourage that virtue.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

-Edmund Burke

We particularly encourage any use of the term "civil courage." The term "Civil Courage Prize" is registered under United States Trademark Law, but we welcome its use by others along with the identifying registration symbol, Civil Courage Prize.

Northcote Parkinson Fund Henceforth Will Be Called The Train Foundation

In 2007, the Trustees of the Northcote Parkinson Fund changed the name of the Northcote Parkinson Fund to The Train Foundation, reflecting the support of the Train family, the principal donor since inception. Others, of course, have contributed to the Fund, notably Mr. Richard Gilder.

2007 Honoree

2006 Honoree

2005 Honoree

2004 Honoree

2003 Honoree

2002 Honoree

2001 Honoree

2000 Honoree

Posthumous

Certificates of Distinction

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