Sashko Nasev (North Macedonia) wins the Global Fred Award for Public Service Excellence for his outstanding achievements in diplomatic governance, international exchange, global cooperation and world peace. Currently North Macedonia’s Ambassador to China, he is a professional scholar-diplomat with a philosophy doctorate and solid educational and diplomatic experience. Having served as Ambassador to Canada and a university professor, he is renowned for his responsible and inclusive leadership, boosting bilateral political, economic, trade and cultural cooperation among North Macedonia, Canada and China.

Professor Zhen Xu receives the Global Fred Award for International Excellence Contribution for his groundbreaking work in urban building cluster seismic resilience and global disaster risk reduction. Holding a Tsinghua University Civil Engineering PhD with Stanford University research experience, he is Dean of University of Science and Technology Beijing’s School of Future Urban Studies, a National "Ten-Thousand Talents Program" Young Top-notch Talent, and a 2025 world’s top 2% scientist.

Professor Keke Gai receives the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor for his groundbreaking contributions to AI education. Holding a PhD from Pace University and with 11 years of overseas research experience, he is Vice Dean of the School of AI at Beijing Institute of Technology, a recipient of the National Young Talent Program, and one of the world’s top 2% scientists.

Professor Li Yuan is the recipient of the Global Fred Award for AI Education Outstanding Contributor, recognized for his pioneering contributions to AI and cybersecurity education, global talent cultivation, and the advancement of international standards. He is a Professor at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Beijing Academy of Governance, a Distinguished Young Backbone Teacher in Beijing, and holds key expert roles including Technical Guidance Expert for the 45th WorldSkills Cybersecurity Competition.

At only 28, Ben Nowack, Reflect Orbital’s founder and former SpaceX engineer, has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to convert science-fiction-level imagination into practical innovation. His vision of “bringing daylight beyond the horizon” merges sustainability with aerospace precision, presenting a new paradigm for global energy distribution. 

The Trade and Investment Section of the British Embassy in Canada (the British High Commission in Canada) has shown exceptional dedication to enhancing UK-Canada economic ties post-Brexit. Despite challenges like market uncertainty and policy shifts, they implemented innovative strategies to boost trade, investment, and technological cooperation. Their sustained efforts have significantly strengthened bilateral economic relations, earning them this prestigious award.

Muddu Sudhakar won the GFA-AI Industry Influential Leader Award for leadership in enterprise AI service automation, advancing privacy-aware NLP, global customer success, and compliance frameworks that elevate user experience across borders.

Christoph Gebald won the GFA-Exceptional Visionary Founder Award for visionary leadership in DAC innovation and global project execution, expanding climate partnerships and transparent stakeholder engagement to grow sustainable carbon-removal markets.