Nominate a Peace Builder

The Peace Builder Awards honor individuals, groups, and organizations in Whatcom County who contribute to building peace in a myriad of ways including:

  • Creatively resolving a conflict

  • Promoting reconciliation and healing

  • Building understanding between divergent people or groups

  • Contributing to increased peace, collaboration, and trust

We seek diverse nominations representative of our entire community. Past nominees have included youth, elders, volunteers and programs from multiple sectors - the arts, education, healthcare, neighborhoods, environment, public service, and more.

Please also note our nomination criteria: 

How to make a nomination:

Complete the form below and click submit.

Please respond to the questions thoroughly, providing as much detail as you can. Supporting materials, articles, and statements from others are welcome and may be submitted by email.

Winners will be announced in September, and awards will be presented at the in-person Peace Builder Awards Gala on October 25th.

Nomination Deadline: 5 PM on June 30th, 2024