TKF's Gandhi Nonviolence Awards 2004
Awards were given in each of the following categories: Community Leadership (Community Leader-Individual and Community Leader-Organization), Education, Business, Community Communications, Faith Community, and Youth (a male and a female winner). The award winners were honored on stage and received a special plaque. The two youth winners each received a $500 scholarship.
Business – San Diego
National Bank
Supports 350+ S.D. groups with funds and time
Community Leader
(Individual) – Walter Phillips
Executive Director of San Diego Youth & Community Services
Community Leader
(Organization) – Hands of Peace
Holds “Creative Conflict Resolution” workshops, and more
Education – Preuss School,
UCSD
Intensive, college prep education for motivated low-income students
Faith Community –
Pastor Jay Warren
New Thing Community Church of God, founder of Crystal Heart House for abused
women and children
Community Communications
– KSWB
KSWB Cares for Kids program
Youth (Female)
– Starr Kirkland
Writes and acts in plays to improve human relations with Teen Connection
Theatre Group
Muslim refugee who works for tolerance