Niagara Foundation’s Peace & Dialogue Awards – Michigan 2014


Date posted: October 12, 2014

Niagara Foundation publicly recognizes individuals and organizations who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed their time, energy, leadership, and dedication to the cause of dialog, peace, understanding, education and community service.

Each year, Niagara Foundation recognizes individuals and organizations in the Midwest community who have demonstrated strong commitment to serving their community while maintaining a global mindset.

This year’s honorees were:

Michael P. Flanagan, State Superintendent, Michigan Department Of Education, Education Award

Douglas Kindschi, Director, Kaufman Interfaith Institute At Grand Valley State University, Peace Award

David Crumm, Founder And Director , Read The Spirit, Media Award

Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Received By Jerry Smith, Director, Community & Public Service Award

Tom Watkins, President And Ceo, Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, Lifetime Leadership Award

Cynthia Canty, Producer And Host Of Michigan Radio’s Stateside, Master of Ceremonies.

The ceremony was held on Thursday, October 2, 2014.

Source: Niagara Foundation , October 8, 2014

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