SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Press Release)– Celebrating honorable acts of peacemaking, the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) will host its annual Peacemaker Awards on Thursday, March 10, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. The inspiring event recognizes individuals and organizations for their creative and effective solutions to conflict. Honorary Chairs for the event are Murray and Elaine Galinson.
This year, NCRC will honor Athol Fugard as the National Peacemaker Award recipient, The New Roots Community Farm as The San Diego Local Peacemaker Award recipient, and Morris Casuto with a Lifetime Achievement Peacemaker Award.
Lifetime Achievement Peacemaker Awards recipient, Morris Casuto is the recently retired regional director of the Anti-Defamation League. Casuto was constantly under scrutiny for defending the rights of minority groups in a time when these groups received little to no support. Casuto is being recognized for his 37 years of immeasurable contributions to justice and fair treatment for all people.
Sponsors of the 2011 National Peacemaker Awards include: Procopio; Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch; Bailey Gardiner; NBC 7/39; Latham & Watkins; US Bank; DLA Piper; Aqua Vivus Production; Embroid Me; AV Tech – Peter Sandy; and ProFlowers.
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