2019 Dallas Peacemaker Awards Banquet
The Dallas Peace & Justice Center will be hosting the
2019 Dallas Peacemaker Awards Banquet on December 5th, 2019
This is an annual homecoming event for Peacemakers and Justice Seekers in our North Texas Community. It is a time to come together and lift up the good work being done for Peace and Justice by exceptional leaders.
Peacemaker of the Year
Rev. Dr. Michael Waters
Justice Seeker of the Year
Nicolas Hernandez
Media Accountability Award
Robert Wilonsky
Lifetime Achievement Award
Akwete Tyehimba
Outstanding New Activist Organization
Southern Sector Rising
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Peacemaker Organization of the Year
First Unitarian Church of Dallas
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Justice-Seeking Organization of the Year
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
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Special Recognition
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)
And a special thank you to those presenting the awards this year:
Julio Acosta, Yolonda Blue Horse, Lon Burnam, Rev. Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas, Bill Holston,
Jan Sanders, Imam Omar Suleiman, Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, and Julie Thibodeaux, Paul Zoltan
We're thrilled to announce that activist Alia Salem will be this year's emcee!
This is our time to come together and lift up the good work being done for Peace and Justice by exceptional leaders in our North Texas Community.
THE SILENT AUCTION IS BACK!
The Reception:
5:00 - 7:00pm
In addition to the silent auction, the reception will include booths from fair-trade and eco-friendly vendors, local artisans and socially responsible entrepreneurs for your holiday shopping.
Local artisans and vendors, non-profits, educational institutions, and others will be there to increase community involvement and share information about their efforts.
Banquet Tickets:
When:
Thursday, Dec. 5th
5:00 Reception
7:00 Dinner & Program
Where:
8250 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75206
Central Expressway & Caruth Haven
The Dallas Peace & Justice Center is an exempt organization as described in section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are exempt to the fullest extent allowed by law.