GET TO KNOW THE HONOREES
National Peacemaker
Sponsored By San Diego Foundation
Bryan Stevenson
Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative and New York Times best-selling author of Just Mercy.
For his lifelong dedication to the pursuit of equality and justice for the marginalized among us, and his commitment to truth telling as the way to foment change and hope.
Local Peacemaker
Sponsored By Bobbie and Jon Gilbert
Monarch School Project
K-12 school in San Diego for youth experiencing homelessness
For fostering a community of belonging among unhoused San Diego youth and their families, while building a replicable school model of support for students to ensure their lifelong success.
Philanthropy in Peacemaking
Sponsored By Jack McGrory
Fred Luddy
National philanthropist and founder of cloud computing company ServiceNow, and 2023 recipient of the Horatio Alger Award.
For his belief in the promise of young people and commitment to mentorship, in pursuit of the American Dream.
Emcee Lee Ann Kim
Emmy Award-winning
journalist turned
social entrepreneur
Host Committee Chairs
Aradhna and Grant Oliphant
Peacemaker Host Committee
As of January 31, 2025
Johanna F. Afshani and Robert Afra
Mary and Rolf Benirschke
Laura and Rick Bregman
Michael Brunker
Roberta and Malin Burnham
Michelle and Art Candland
Carol and Jeffrey Chang
Roberta Dinkin
Molly and Ted Eldredge
Rebecca and David Finn
Christine Forester
Tara Fuad and Steven Dinkin
Nancy M. Giberson, Ph.D.
Bobbie and Jon Gilbert
Ann and Ben Haddad
Joan and Richard Heller
Jeanne L. Herberger, Ph.D.
Jen and Waylon Hicks
Rachel Hurst and Rich Clampitt
The Jaffe Family
Faith and Steve Jennings
Peter Kim and Alan Turri
Jack Lampl
Sandy and Jim Linthicum
Lisa and Nick Macchione
Mari and Peter MacCracken
Susan and Craig McClellan
Jack McGrory
Steve McIntee and Bob Meinzer
Rena and Rich Paul
Caroline and Jack Raymond
Dorian and Bill Sailer
Karen and Jeff Silberman
Lera and Steven Smith
Jennifer and Tom Turner
Susy and Pedro Villegas
Mary L. Walshok, Ph.D.
Sharon and David Wax
The Patricia and Christopher Weil Family
George and Meryl Young
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
National Peacemaker
Award Sponsor
Local Peacemaker
Award Sponsor
Philanthropy in Peacemaking
Award Sponsor
Bobbie and Jon Gilbert
Jack McGrory
Reception
Sponsor
Media
Sponsor
Video
Sponsor
Graphic design/
print sponsor
Additional Sponsors
What are the Peacemaker Awards?
The Peacemaker Awards are one of San Diego’s premier annual events, drawing over 800 community and civic leaders to celebrate the local and national honorees dedicated to peacemaking in our neighborhoods and around the world. Since the first Peacemaker Awards in 1989, our community of partners and supporters has celebrated many individuals and organizations who recognize a need for change and then craft a positive solution. NCRC has given awards to deserving recipients ranging from well-known elected officials and public figures to reformed gang members and tattoo artists.
