Jimmy carter has been governor of georgia, president of the united states, and an unofficial ambassador to the world. in 2002 he was awarded the nobel peace prize, the second recipient from the state of georgia. which statement best explains why jimmy carter was awarded the nobel peace prize in 2002? a) his support of the habitat for humanity program in sub-saharan africa b) his negotiation of a treaty between egypt and israel during his presidency c) his continuing effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts and to advance democracy and human rights d) his ability to win the goodwill of latin american countries which led to the signing of a treaty allowing access to the panama canal