At the Red Ribbon Award special session the winners were congratulated by many eminent personalities including Mr. Sidibé, UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott, Minister of Health and Social Affairs of France, Marisol Touraine and International Coordinator and CEO GNP+, Kevin Moody.

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé presents the award at the Red Ribbon Award Special Session during the 2012 International AIDS conference in Washington DC, July 25, 2012. Photo by Chris Kleponis

Recipients of the Red Ribbon Award pose for a photograph before the start of the Red Ribbon Award Special Session.

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé speaking during the Red Ribbon Award Ceremony, Washington international AIDS Conference. Credit: UNAIDS\C.Kleponis

Princess of Norway speaks at Red Ribbon Award Special Session during International AIDS conference in Washington, on July 25, 2012. Credit: UNAIDS\Y. Gripas

Princess of Norway speaks at Red Ribbon Award Special Session during International AIDS conference in Washington, on July 25, 2012. Credit: UNAIDS\Y.Gripas

Minister of Health and Social Affairs of France, Marisol Touraine presents Red Ribbon Award during International AIDS conference in Washington, on July 25, 2012. Credit: UNAIDS\Y.Gripas