Peacemaker Awards
Current Honoree
We are honored to announce
that the JRPC Council and the Missoula Peace Quilters have selected Carel
Schneider and the Missoula Women in Black as the recipients of the 2008
Peacemaker Award. The selection
committee received several comments about the dedication and commitment to
stand each Friday and make a silent statement for peace. It is not a commitment that is easy to make,
to be present regardless of weather, standing in peace regardless of what they
hear from passers-by. It is a true
testament to peacemaking and to the hope that each of these women under the
leadership of Carel bring to our community.
The peacemaker award is given each year to individuals and groups who
demonstrate a long-term commitment to the process of peacemaking, who
"walk the walk" to make the world better and who give leadership and
inspiration to the rest of us. Carel
Schneider and the Women in Black who stand each Friday embody this description
with their willingness to show up week after week and stand for all of us. Carel is also active
with many other peace and justice efforts in
