I continue to donate $500.00 for award money, which has been supplemented by local donations.
Two artist friends of mine created a bronze peace medallion. This medallion together with a cash prize is given to the recipient of
THE FATHER JIM HOGAN PEACE AWARD.
Every year parents call to thank me for offering this opportunity to students. They urge me to continue it.
This year a Board of Directors has accepted the responsibility of assuring this continuity.
I earnestly hope the Search for Peace will continue beyond my lifetime.
In 2001 I invited Missoula students to enter the Search for Peace. It has become an annual project and is open to all students.
For twenty-two years I was priviledged to share life with young adults at the University of Montana. During those years I became deeply aware of the enormous creative energy in our young people.
In 2000 I was surprised to be the recipient of the Jeanette Rankin Peace Award. It is an honor to be recognized by those in our city who are dedicated to making peace.
I felt this award also bestows a responsibility. It affirmed my efforts to work for peace, but also challenged me to do more. One day as I was preparing to go on a hike, I realized that I could honor the award I had received by offering my own peace award.
