The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) invites the community to join us in honoring seven remarkable individuals, projects, and organizations who have helped to 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. Please join us in congratulating these amazing community members and uplifting their work!
The recipients of the 2024 Peace Builder Awards are:
Public Service Award: Allison Williams
For her tireless work to support parents and perinatal health in Whatcom County
Education Award: Roots of Empathy
For their innovative work in building young people’s empathy
Inclusion Award: April Katz, The AIROW Project
For their vital work to foster greater belonging and accessibility through adaptive recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities
Social Justice Award: Whatcom CARE
For their collaborative approach to building an anti-racist educational network in Whatcom County
Youth Award: Trusted Adult Workshop Youth Leaders
For their inspiring work to create and train trusted adults in support of youth mental wellbeing and safety
Volunteer Award: Whatcom Penpal Project
For their principled endeavor to increase understanding and connection between individuals incarcerated in Whatcom County Jail and other community members
Healthcare Award: Jessica Dubek
For her impactful efforts to meet basic needs through increased dental care access for low income and rural individuals
The 2024 Peace Builder Award winners will be recognized at the 21st Annual Peace Builder Awards Gala, presented by Peoples Bank and Puget Sound Energy, from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm on October 25th, at Four Points by Sheraton.
At the Peace Builder Awards Gala, in addition to the awards ceremony, guests will enjoy dinner, a virtual silent auction and dessert dash, live music, and poetry readings by the winners of the 2024 Youth Peace Poetry Contest. Early Bird tickets are available until September 15th at: whatcomdrc.org/peace-builder-awards
The WDRC is a nonprofit dedicated to providing and promoting constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict. More information can be found at www.whatcomdrc.org or by calling 360.676.0122.
