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Richard Branson 'gets German media award'
Published Friday, Nov 26 2010, 18:08 GMT | By Jennifer Still
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German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will present the prize to the Virgin brand entrepreneur at a ceremony to be held on January 24, 2011, reports The AFP.
"The jury is honouring a globally active businessman, whose creativity and innovation has become a force for good in international co-operation, human development and the preservation of the environment," said organisers Media Control.
Previous recipients of the award include Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.
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