Past Peace Prize Recipients
Year | Recipient | Featured Speaker |
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2023 |
Commotion An organization founded by two military veterans that uses music and dance to help fellow veterans dealing with war injuries, PTSD, and other challenges. Since then, it has expanded to provide programs for cancer survivors, people living with dementia. and others. |
n/a |
2022 | H.E.A.R.T.S.
Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark (H.E.A.R.T.S.) works with parents as young as 13 to become more self-sufficient and gain equitable access to available resources and services. Since its inception in 2012, it has served more than 100 Black and Latinx pregnant and parenting teenagers. |
n/a |
2021 |
ISLA Builds community and leadership through educational Spanish language and cultural immersion programs. |
n/a (virtual ceremony due to pandemic) |
2020 | Anathoth Community Garden | |
2019 |
Witness for Peace Southeast A politically independent, grassroots organization made with people committed to nonviolence and led by faith and conscience. |
Rob Christensen Columnist for The News & Observer |
2018 |
Learning Outside Gives children experiences in outdoors. |
Gene Nichol Boyd Tinsley Distinguished Professor University of North Carolina |
2017 |
International Focus Hosts international exchange programs and sponsors annual International Festival in Raleigh |
Tom Vitaglione Adjunct Professor Department of Maternal and Child Health, UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. RPCV Malawi |
2016 |
The Refugee Center Established to facilitate the transition of local refugees to a new life in our community by providing them services |
Richard Harrill Executive Director, Campus Y, University of North Carolina |
2015 |
Hispanic Liaison of Chatham County Helps Hispanic community in understanding and communicating with English-speaking neighbors. |
Barry Saunders Columnist for the News & Observer |
2014 |
Community Empowerment Fund Address systemic barriers faced by homeless and working poor. |
Glenn Blumhorst President National Peace Corps Association. RPCV Guatemala |
2013 |
4 the World Collaborates with communities across the globe to solve health and educational needs |
Matt Nash Executive Director Center for Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship at Duke University. RPCV Romania |
2012 |
Achievement Academy A free, non-profit school for students pursuing their GED. Changing Lives through Education. |
Honorable Sarah Parker Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. RPCV Turkey |
2011 |
Uniting NC Envisions a state and a nation in which all people, including immigrants, have the opportunity to reach their greatest potential, engage with their community, and fully contribute their talents – expanding prosperity & wellbeing for all |
Dr. Jack Allison Professor of Emergency Medical Care, College of Health & Human Sciences, Western Carolina University. RPCV Malawi |
2010 |
USCRI US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants For over 100 years advanced the rights and lives of those who have lost or left their homes. |
Stephen R. Kelley Diplomat in Residence Duke University |
2009 |
Source Force Caring ministry for HIV/AIDS and cancer victims living at or below the poverty line. |
Allison Prager Master of Arts in Professional Writing and Editing candidate at West Virginia University. RPCV Lesotho |
2008 |
Nourish International Nourish offers University of North Carolina students one of the most innovative and impactful student-led internship opportunities while focusing on student development and giving students autonomy in order to foster their growth as leaders. |
Jody Olsen The 20th Director of the Peace Corps. RPCV Tunisia |
2007 | None awarded | |
2006 |
My Sister’s House Provides support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Nash and Edgecombe counties |
Honorable Sarah Parker Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. RPCV Turkey |
2005 | Center for Participatory Change | |
2004 | High Country Amigos | |
2003 | Durham-San Ramon Sister Communities | |
2002 | El Centro Hispano | |
2001 | SEEDS South Easton Efforts Developing Sustainable Spaces | |
2000 | Friends of Glenwood Library | |
1999 | Student Action with Farmworkers |