Wenatchee Valley DRC unveils nominees for first-ever Peacebuilder Award

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center (WVDRC) has announced eight nominees for its inaugural Community Peacebuilder Award, recognizing individuals and organizations committed to fostering peace in Chelan and Douglas counties.

The nominees, submitted by community members, represent a diverse cross-section of local leadership and institutions. They include:

• Bob Mark - Upper Valley MEND
• Brad Hawkins – 12th Legislative District Senator
• Claudia Bovee – NCW Libraries
• Dalia Hernandez – Pinnacles Prep Charter School
• Deb Miller – Action Health Partners
• Debbie Sperry – First United Methodist Church
• Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation
• Laurie Peek - Upper Valley MEND

The WVDRC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to peaceful conflict resolution, will announce the award recipient at its Annual Celebration on September 3. The event, to be held at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, will also honor Lynn Yialelis, the center's founding director.

The Community Peacebuilder Award aims to recognize efforts that align with WVDRC's mission of promoting peaceful conflict resolution in the Wenatchee Valley area.

WVDRC officials encourage community members to attend the celebration. Ticket information is available on the organization's website.

The center, which serves Chelan and Douglas counties, provides mediation services, conflict resolution training, and community education through a team of volunteer mediators.

For more information, contact: Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center, (509) 888-0957.