Shepards to receive Public Servant Award Nov. 20

Western Today staff

November 19, 2015

Bruce and Cyndie Shepard will be given the Public Servant Award from the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center at the Peace Builder Awards Gala Nov. 20.

The ceremony's aim is to recognize community members who inspire collaboration, embody peace and give hope to the Bellingham and Whatcom County communities.

The gala is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov 20, at Bellingham Technical College's Settlemyer Hall.

Recipients of the 13th Annual Peace Builder Awards:

Bruce & Cyndie Shepard, Western Washington University, Public Servant Award
Care Transition Nurses, Lynden Christian Healthcare Center Rehab Program, Healthcare Award
Geof Morgan, Collaboration Award
George Guerro, Community Care Award
Heidi Alford, Advocacy & Inclusivity Award
Whatcom County Support Officers, Nonprofit Award
Mehar Singh, Youth Award
Bellingham Public Schools, Education Award

The awards banquet features a chef-inspired dinner, hors d'oeuvres and drinks, live music, Peaceful Poetry Youth Contest readings, a silent auction, grand prize raffle, wine wall and dessert dash. All proceeds benefit the WDRC and its mission.

Online sales have ended, though a limited number of tickets are still available. To purchase tickets to the Peace Builder Awards Gala, call the center at 360-676-0122 or stop by the WDRC. Tickets are $50.