(TibetanReview.net, Nov09’26) – Tibet House US, founded in New York City by a group of supporters of Tibetan culture and the Tibetan cause, including Robert Thurman, Richard Gere, and Philip Glass, in 1987, has on Nov 4 presented its 2026 Art of Freedom Award to the Hollywood star Michael Douglas and others at a Manhattan gala event.
The veteran actor marked a significant milestone in his distinguished career during a family-centered celebration in New York, when he was presented the award alongside his two youngest children – son Dylan, who is 26 years old, and daughter Carys, who is 23 years old – reported people.com Nov 7.
This recognition highlights his long-standing contributions to the organization and its broader mission, the report said.
Douglas, 82, accepted the honor as part of the organization’s annual celebration of individuals supporting the Tibetan cause. The award was established in 1998 to specifically honor individuals whose work and contributions support the Tibetan cause, including efforts to preserve and promote Tibetan culture. This context underscores the seriousness and cultural significance behind the accolade bestowed upon the actor, the report said.
Douglas, a United Nations Messenger of Peace since 1998, was specifically presented the award in recognition for his peace activism, noted people.com Nov 7.
Tibet House US used this annual event to highlight those who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to preserving Tibetan heritage. The award is not merely a ceremonial gesture but a recognition of tangible efforts to promote cultural preservation on an international stage, said the ng.headtopics.com report.
The presence of Dylan and Carys was seen as highlighting the family’s support for Douglas’s humanitarian interests.
The recognition of Douglas was stated to bring heightened visibility to the mission of Tibet House US. As a high-profile figure, his acceptance of the award helps amplify the organization’s goals of preserving Tibetan culture. Supporters of the cause can look to this event as a testament to the growing awareness and support for Tibetan heritage among global celebrities, the report said.
Along with Douglas, Tibet House US founders Birgitte Nena Thurman and Robert Tenzin Thurman were honored at the Nov 4 gala event, said the people.com report.