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Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Common Ground Award
For fostering understanding and common effort in the empowerment of people of all ages in the Chicago Archidocesan area to embrace the Spirit of peace and nonviolence.
Association of Chicago Priests
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Proclamation of Lights On Afterschool! Day in Illinois
Hon. Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor of the State of Illinois
In Collaboration with Illinois After-school Alliance Coalition Members
(also proclaimed in 2004)
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Recognition
For Providing Outstanding Service which Honors the Rights and Needs of Crime Victims
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madigan
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Proclamation of October 2004 as Violence Prevention Month in Sangamon County
Sangamon County Board
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Recognition
For Providing Outstanding Service which Honors the Rights and Needs of Crime Victims
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Jim Ryan
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BP Leadership Award
BP America, Inc.
Youth Category
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Proclamation of Lights On Afterschool! Day in Illinois
Hon. George H. Ryan, Governor of the State of Illinois
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Proclamation of Lights On Afterschool! Day in Chicago
Hon. Richard M. Daley, Office of the Mayor of the City of Chicago
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Proclamation of October 8 – 14, 2000 as Afterschool Week
Hon. William J. Clinton, President of the United States of America
Proclamation of April 14, 2000 as “Youth Take Back the Night Rally Day in Chicago”
Hon. Richard M. Daley, the Office of the Mayor of the City of Chicago
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Ruby Slipper Award for Excellence in Violence Prevention
Healthworks Theatre
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2005 PeaceLeaders flanked by board chair, Ed Cooper (l) and executive director Debbie Bretag (r).
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Inaugurated in 1997, ICVP's PeaceLeader Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their efforts to prevent violence. A committee of ICVP staff and past recipients select awardees based on criteria that includes leadership, demonstrated impact and recognition among peers. The 2005 PeaceLeader Awards ceremony was held at ICVP's annual conference on September 28 in Arlington Heights.
- Youth PeaceLeader: Jackie Huff, East Alton. For her leadership on the Youth Advisory Board of the Illinois Violence Prevention Authority
- Individual PeaceLeader: Arthur Dunn, South Side Help Project, Chicago. For his outstanding work to mentor youth.
- Organizational PeaceLeader: North Lawndale College Prep, Chicago. For its leadership in creating a peaceful and respectful school environment
- Corporate PeaceLeader: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. For its enduring support of the violence prevention movement
- Media PeaceLeader: Fox Valley Bureau of the Daily Herald, Elgin. For its coverage and support of programs that prevent violence
- Policymaker PeaceLeader: The Honorable Kathy Ryg, Vernon Hills. For her leadership in policies and practices that support after-school investments and improved school funding.
- Collaborative PeaceLeader: Jackson County Bullying Prevention Coalition, Murphysboro. For its broad efforts to reduce bullying in Southern Illinois
To send an e-mail inquiry regarding 2006 PeaceLeader Nominations, click here. To download a lising of 1997 through 2004 recipients, click here.
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