Awards

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."

Honored Tuskegee Airmen include two Baha’is

shane — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:33:40 -0500

Dr. Dempsey Morgan, 87, a Baha'i in Bristol, Va., was among the 300 Tuskegee Airmen who were present Thursday, March, 29, to receive a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor from President George Bush at the Capitol Rotunda. (See related article from USA TODAY).

David Kellum Awards honor community service, commitment to youth

shane — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:55:39 -0600

David Kellum, a long-time member of the Chicago Baha'i community and civil rights leader, dedicated his life to inspiring young people and improving relations between the races.