Awards

Scouts embrace the unity of mankind

ellen — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

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 14:49:51 -0500

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 12:57:34 -0500

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 14:56:32 -0500

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.

Navajo artist receives award for illuminating the culture of his people

shane — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:16:22 -0500

Navajo artist Chester Kahn, 72, is a humble man, says his niece Seowah Kahn, someone who is "not in the habit of elevating himself” -- except perhaps to climb a scaffold to paint one of his renowned murals.

Baha'i children’s magazine captures national award for second year

shane — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:01:15 -0500

Brilliant Star, a bimonthly children’s magazine published by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, has won an APEX 2008 Award of Excellence for the second year in a row.

A wondrous journey of reverence takes wing on a prayer

ellen — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:52:47 -0500

Lisa Blecker’s Blessed Is the Spot: A First Prayer Book with animated DVD transforms a much-loved prayer by Baha’u’llah into a multimedia experience that sends souls and hearts soaring no matter what your beliefs.

Management style earns Tahirih Justice Center award for excellence

shane — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:25:14 -0500

The Baha'i-inspired Tahirih Justice Center, known for its human rights work, has received recognition of another kind: The 10-year-old organization recently was given the 2007 Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management.

U.S. Baha'i eNewsletter judged best in national competition

shane — Tue, 22 May 2007 17:42:20 -0500

(Are you looking for the story on the Choral Festival at the House of Worship?)

The U.S. Baha'i eNewsletter received first place in the electronic newsletter category at the Religion Communicators Council annual awards on April 26.

It’s official! Baha'i House of Worship voted 1 of 7 Wonders of Illinois

shane — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:19:55 -0500

It has been called magnificent, splendid, awe-inspiring and amazing. As of April 30, the Baha'i House of Worship for the North American Continent can add to its list of accolades being named one of the "Seven Wonders of Illinois."