In 2002, the awards were presented to the following individuals and organizations:

• The International Four Freedom Medal went to president Nelson Mandela.
• The Freedom of Speech award was presented to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
• The Freedom of Worship award went to Nasr H. Abu Zayd.
• The Freedom from Want award was received by Gro Harlem Brundtland.
• The Freedom from Fear award went to Ernesto Zedillo.