Peace Builder Awards on Nov 15th
Remarkable peace building work is taking place in our community. Will you join the WDRC in honoring eight individuals, projects, and organizations who have helped build peace in Whatcom County? Each of this year’s award winners represent unique and important efforts to build trust, promote healing, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a more peaceful community.
The 2019 Peace Builder Award winners will be recognized at the Peace Builder Awards Gala, presented by Peoples Bank, on November 15th at Bellingham Technical College’s Settlemyer Hall. In addition to the awards ceremony, the event features a silent auction and dessert dash, live music, and poetry readings by the winners of the 2019 Youth Peace Poetry Contest. The event is expected to sell out, so buy your tickets early!
The recipients of the 2019 Peace Builder Awards are:
Collaboration Award: Whatcom Youth Pride Coalition
For bringing the community together to support and celebrate LGBTQ+ youth
Community Award: 2019 Paddle to Lummi Tribal Canoe Journey
For promoting unity, honoring culture, and inspiring healing, generosity, and connection
Environment Award: David Roberts and Kulshan Services
For engaging the community in dialogue to reach clarity and consensus on challenging issues
Healthcare Award: Marcela Suarez Diaz and the Sea Mar “Promotores” Program
For creating connections and partnerships to support migrant farmworkers and their families
Inspiration Award: Peace Wizard
For spreading the message of peace wherever he goes
Public Service Award: Incarceration Prevention & Reduction Task Force
For strengthening our justice system through cooperation, innovation, and action
Volunteer Award: Ann and Pug Edmonds
For using creative problem solving and collaboration to meet community members’ basic needs
Youth Award: The Upstanders United
For creating a more inclusive, connected, and caring school environment
Tickets are $70 and may be purchased online or by calling 360.676.0122. |
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