Peace Awards are presented annually at the NAEYC National Conference to an individual or group dedicated to creating a safe and healthy world for children. Below are the past recipients through 2020.
2020, Zoom
Amy O’Leary
Ana Page
Rodney West
2019, Memphis
Edgar Klugman
2018, Washington, D.C.
Jenny Yen
2017, Atlanta
Ellen Junn
Frances Carlson
Marilyn Shelton
2016, Los Angeles
Pat Dorman
NAEYC LGBT Interest Forum
2015, Dallas
Irene Lipshin
Bonnie Raines
Marilyn Pearce
2014, Dallas
Geralyn Bywater McLaughlin
Tony Palomba
2013, Washington, D.C.
Chris Lamm’s Legacy
Karel Kilimnik
Fran Roznowski
2012, Atlanta
Joyce Daniels
Susan Linn
Audrey Schirmer
2011, Orlando
Harvey Steiner
Sharon Davisson
2010, Anaheim
Amber Wallick
Mark Ginsberg
2009, Washington, D.C.
Dr. Alice Sterling Honig
Family of our founder, Peggy Schirmer
2008, Dallas
Karen Kosko
Diane Trister-Dodge
Docia Zavitkowsky
2007, Chicago
John Surr
Kate Donnelly and Clay Colt
2006, Atlanta
2005, Washington, D.C.
Lucy Stroock
Representative Dennis Kucinich
2004, Anaheim
Betty Burkes
2003, Chicago
Diane Levin
Bonne and Roger Neugebauer
2002, New York City
Kathy Thornburg
Peaceful Tomorrows
2001, Anaheim
Janey Gonzalez-Mena
"Toxic Crusaders" - Maria Perez, Nevada Dove, Fabiola Tostada
2000, Atlanta
Jane Davidson
1999, New Orleans
1998, Toronto - no award presented
1997, Anaheim
Sunny Wallick
1996, Dallas
Mary Daniels
1995, Washington, D.C.
Craig Simpson
1994, Denver
1993, Anaheim
Susie Pepper
1992, New Orleans
Louise Derman-Sparks
The Anti-Bias Task Force
1991, Denver
Ellen Galinsky
Lana Hostetler
1990, Washington, D.C.
Susan Hopkins
Jeffrey Winters
1989, Atlanta
Joan Lombardi
1988, Anaheim
Docia Zavitkowsky
1987, Chicago
Chicago Peace Museum
1986, Washington, D.C.
Bettye Caldwell
1985, New Orleans
Nancy Carlsson-Paige
Diane Levin
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