Awards

Baha'i Finalist - National Geographic Changemakers Award

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:11:08 -0500

Baha'i pioneer to Fiji, Austin Bowden-Kerby, is one of 12 finalists selected out of 250 applicants for a prestigious international award through National Geographic's Changemakers, for his innovative social and economic development project Coral Gardens - Living Reefs, a project that is helping transform tourism, increasing fish stocks, alleviating poverty, and conserving coral reefs.

Temple visits lead to Baha’i emblem for Scout

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:37:30 -0500

Like many Chicago-area residents, Scott Werwath's aunt and uncle took their out-of-town guests to the Bahá'í House of Worship in Wilmette a few years ago.

Baha'i communities commemorate Human Rights Day

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:52:20 -0500

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Human Rights Day by the United Nations in 1950. The annual date chosen for this commemoration was December 10 which honors the adoption and proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 - the first ever global enunciation of human rights.

Human Rights Luncheon in Monterey, CA

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:26:21 -0500

It has now been 31 years since Dennis Gayle, former member of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Monterey, California, suggested to his fellow members that they start a Baha’i Human Rights Award to honor individuals in their community working in the human rights field.

Brilliant Star wins APEX Award of Excellence for Green Writing

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:38:19 -0400

Brilliant Star magazine, published for children ages 8–12 by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States, received a 2010 APEX Award of Excellence for Green Writing.

Kevin Locke nominated for Best World Traditional Album by IMA

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:14:50 -0400

Kevin Locke, world-renowned Native American performer and educator, and member of the Baha'i Faith, has been recognized once again for his newest album, Earth Gift.

Scouts embrace the unity of mankind

ellen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0500

Rebecca Bonner, 9, has memorized enough Baha’i prayers to earn herself a shiny, golden badge that features the globe and has the words, “Unity of Mankind” resting proudly on the North Pole.

Kevin Locke wins a NAMMY

glen — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:49:51 -0400

Kevin Locke, world-renowned Native American performer and educator, and member of the Baha'i community, has won a Native American Music Award (Nammy) in the Record of the Year category for his latest recording, Earth Gift.

Bridge builder Peter Adriance wins interfaith honor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:34 -0400

For nearly 20 years Peter Adriance has been building bridges as the National Spiritual Assembly's nongovernmental organization liaison for sustainable development.

Baha'is in Iran video contest winner announced

ellen — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:56:32 -0400

The external affairs office of the Baha'is of the U.S. is happy to announce the winner of its video contest about the plight of Baha'is in Iran.