TKF's Gandhi Nonviolence Awards 2005
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 – Charles
and Bessie Johnson
Their restaurant, Magnolia’s, employs at risk youth and ex-gang members.
Community Leader
(Individual) – Fernando Suarez Del Solar
Reaches out to youth to promote peace after losing his son in Iraq.
Community Leader
(Organization) – Difference Makers, International
Helice Bridges founded this 25 yr old international program of acknowledgement.
Education – Harborside Elementary
School
Principal Olga West and Assistant Principal Pamela Page successfully implemented
the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program at their school.
Faith Community –
Sister Claire Frawley
Founded St. Clare’s Homes in 1983, assisting homeless/abused mothers &
children.
Community Communications
– Chris Runio
Chris created Crew and Jr. Crew, performers who promote living a drug free
life.
Youth (Female)
– Shardie Flenoid, 18
18 yr old leader in S.D. Young Artists Music Academy.
Youth (Male) –
Antonio Figueroa, 15
15 yr old involved in: Latinos y Latinas en Accion, Mid-City CAN Coordinating
Council; Cesar Chavez Club, Aquatic Adventures.