This award recognizes and celebrates the teamwork  and vision that is vital in uniting "silos" of different issues and the unique gift to help it take root.  

Upon his retirement in 2015 (a member of Veterans for Peace and Atlanta WAND) he has stood with  Portland's Women in Black since then.  Some of his recent work-  Peter played a pivotal role in helping the Golden Rule extend its loop to Bath, he did much of the  detailing work/ outreach to relatives and family member of Captain Albert Bigelow, the first Captain of the Golden Rule, of making contact with members of the following next gen Golden Rule. He plays a substantial role in maintaining the Nuclear Ban Banner Caravan since the TPNW ratification. He threaded gun safety issues into the peace community and  has been connecting the dots between militarism and environmental issues-not just drawing attention to military emissions through the VFP CCMP, but attention given to the environmental impact of military toxins, humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons-of the nuclear weapon stream, and the banks/institutional  funding of militarism.

Peace Action Maine awards two PeaceWorkers each year in recognition of persons or organizations that are forces for peace in Maine and inspirations to us all. Covid19 might limit in-person acknowledgment and appreciation, but share congratulations and recognition for her with us now and the next time you see her out in the streets or in the halls of Augusta: Suzanne Hedrick! She challenges us to take the next steps outside a comfort zone:  step out and step up! Here she is in 1988 with her mock cruise missile & in 2021 with our Nuclear Ban Banner, celebrating the Entry-Into-Force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Peace Action Maine awards two PeaceWorkers each year in recognition of persons or organizations that are forces for peace in Maine and inspirations to us all. Covid19 might limit in-person acknowledgment and appreciation, but share congratulations and recognition for her with us now- and the next time you see her on the streets or at a hearing. Cynthia is a joyous, creative catalyst between organizations and groups, exposing the links between the Costs of War, the Climate Crisis and the existential threat of nuclear weapons.

Peace Action Maine recognizes Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights (MVPR) for their tireless work - including calls to action, lobbying, public outreach, fundraising for medical and sanitation aid amid the ongoing world pandemic - as peacemakers advocating for an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and recognizing political rights, human rights and dignity for all Palestinian people. Thank you.

MVPR accepted their plaque and recognition virtually HERE.

Peace Action Maine recognizes our individual 2020 Peace Worker: Grace Braley.  Grace is a resolute, dedicated, resourceful member and leader who has helped navigate this organization through some challenging times. (Pictured: Braley interviews Lydia Wood, of ICAN.us. at Portland Media Center) PeaceWorker 2020 Individual  Grace Braley's virtual acceptance HERE.