Spirit of the United Nations Awards 2018
Tuesday, October 23, UN Church Center, the Tillman Chapel
Many friends of the NGO community gathered in the Tillman Chapel to celebrate the United Nations Day organized by the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values, and Global Concerns, NY (CSVGC-NY).
Three special people were honored for their outstanding work for humanity:
- Rev. Adam Taylor, Former Lead, Faith Initiative, World Bank Group & Executive Director, Sojourners.
- Ms. Bani Dual, Principal Representative of Bahai International Community to the UN.
- Ms. Xiye Bastida Patrick, Otomi Regional Council of Mexico State.
The recently appointed Chair, CSVGC-NY, Mr. Ken Kitatani, and Vice-Chair, Rabbi Roger Ross, addressed the audience. The ceremony concluded with silent reflection by Vice Chair, Ms. Cathy Towle, followed by cake cutting, snacks and music.