Award by Intiman Theater-
On November 19th, 2009 Judy and Dennis were honored as King County Heroes at the Intiman Theater in Seattle. Below is part of their congratuatory letter from the Director of Communications at the Intiman Theater, Stephanie Coen.
"On behalf of everyone at Intiman Theatre, congratulations again on being selected as one of our King County Heroes!
Each year, as part of an ongoing series called the American Cycle, Intiman Theatre produces a play that we hope will inspire a city-wide conversation about issues relevant to our community. This year, that play is Abe Lincoln in Illinois, about the man who became the president and his journey toward embracing hope and choosing to fight for all people. As part of the American Cycle, we called upon the citizens of King County to help us identify and honor brave individuals who dedicate their time and energy to bettering our world.
You and Dennis were nominated as heroes by Sally Jo Gilbert de Vargas.
We were thrilled by the number of wonderful submissions that came in, all citing the work of impressive individuals who are deeply worthy of public recognition. You were among the highest ranked by our panel and we are truly delighted to be able to recognize you as someone who embodies the spirit and qualities of Abraham Lincoln."
Award by Camp Brotherhood-
Awoke, Judith, Dennis and Workineh were awarded the 2009 Father William Treacy ‘Models-of-Hope’ Award
by Camp Brotherhood and the Board of Trustees
Awoke - in Seattle to Thank You, August 2009
Awoke's visit was a tremendous success and a big "thank you" to everyone who came out to enjoy the talks, we enjoyed meeting you. While Awoke was in Seattle, the local television station, KING 5, interviewed Dennis and Judy about Project Ethiopia. Read the interview on King 5.
Read about Project Ethiopia in the Newspaper Article from the Journal Media Group in King County, Washington, published September 1, 2009:
"Ballard residents Judy Sanderman and Dennis Wilkins certainly didn’t have plans to change the world when they first visited Ethiopia on a post-retirement vacation in 2002. But they are doing just that, with what seem to be the simplest things: water, toilets, floors and roofs. The effects of providing necessities through their small-scale nonprofit, Project Ethiopia, have spread far beyond making a few families happier and healthier..." to read more - click here
