The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for WDRC’s Annual Peace Builder Awards, presented by Peoples Bank.
The WDRC seeks nominations for individuals or groups in Whatcom County that creatively resolved conflict, contributed to peaceful dispute resolution, promoted reconciliation between divergent individuals or groups, or otherwise promoted peace in the past year. We seek diverse nominations representative of our entire community. Past nominees have included youth, elders, volunteers and programs from multiple sectors - the arts, education, healthcare, neighborhoods, environment, public service, and more.
This year’s nomination deadline is 5 PM on Sunday, June 30th. You can submit your nomination online at www.whatcomdrc.org/nominate. For questions or more information, contact tanner@whatcomdrc.org.
Over the last 20 years, more than 150 individuals and groups have received Peace Builder Awards for contributions to peace building in Whatcom County. In 2023, seven Peace Builder Award recipients were honored, including:
This year’s recipients will be celebrated at our Peace Builder Awards Gala held in-person on October 25th. This event celebrates people putting the pieces together for creative conflict resolution in our neighborhoods, our schools and our community. Proceeds from the Gala benefit the WDRC’s mission to provide and promote constructive and collaborative approaches to conflict.
“I invite everyone in Whatcom County to help us recognize those community members who inspire collaboration, embody peace, and give hope to our community.” – WDRC Executive Director, Moonwater.
The WDRC is a non-profit 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.
