WDRC News Release: 7/17/2017

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July 17, 2017
What: The WDRC seeks nominations for individuals or groups that creatively resolved conflict, contributed to peaceful dispute resolution, promoted reconciliation between divergent groups/people, or otherwise promoted peace in the past year.

When: Nomination deadline is August 7, 2017.

How: Online and printable Peace Builder Awards Nomination forms are at https://www.whatcomdrc.org/peace-builder-award-nominations/ and at the WDRC, located at 13 Prospect Street, Suite 201 in Bellingham. For questions or more information, contact WDRCpbawards@gmail.com or (360) 676-0122.


Over 150 individuals and groups have received Peace Builder Awards for contributions to peace building in Whatcom County. In 2016, 8 Peace Builder Award recipients were honored, including:
  • Lummi NationFor engaging the community and taking collective action to transform the Lummi Judicial system through innovation and restorative practices.
  • Bellingham Peace VigilFor dedication to and advocacy for peace, non-violence, and social justice.
  • Jeff McKenna, MAD-HOPE – For equipping youth with the tools and resources for courageous and compassionate conversations about youth suicide.
  • Star Park Playground Project, City of Ferndale– For engaging the community in a collaborative project, and creating a common place for connection.

BTV Channel 10 creates short films of each recipient, found on the WDRC’s YouTube Channel. A complete list of past Peace Builder Award Recipients is at whatcomdrc.org.
Join us November 17th, 2017 at 5:30pm at BTC Settlemeyer Hall. 
The Peace Builder Awards Gala celebrates people putting the pieces together for creative conflict resolution in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our community. In addition to the awards, the event features music, dinner, a silent auction and grand prize raffle. Proceeds of the Gala benefit the WDRC's mission to provide and promote constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict through mediation, training, facilitation and community education