(Through June 2003)
June 2003
The very prestigious "Liberty Bell Award", we received on June 26th from the State Bar Association of North Dakota. The Liberty Bell Award is the highest award that can be given to someone who is not an attorney, and was given to us on behalf of our human rights work in the Guatemalan prisons.
(letter of recommendation, opens in new window)
May 2002
The Asociación Nuestros Ahijados program received the National Ethics Award from the Universidad San Carlos, Guatemala's main national university. Specifically, this award was given by the Education Department of the Universidad in recognition of "... the ethics, morality, education, and administration" of the Asociacion Nuestros Ahijados program.
June 2002
The National Speakers Association welcomes the director Patrick Atkinson as a registered, professional speaker.
March 1, 2001
The Government of The Republic of Guatemala.
Urban and Rural Development Council
Award and Recognition of Achievement
"For his enviable, integrated, and selfless efforts on behalf of the poor of Guatemala"
December 24, 2000
Human Rights Award
for "creating within Guatemala's prison system changes which have brought a sense of humanity, dignity, and respect to the care of the prisoners, including the separation of violent and non-violent prisoners, and the provision of basic services such as food, blankets, and personal health"
La Antigua Guatemala.
From the national directors of the National Penitentiary System.
(click here to see the photo)
December 24, 2000
From the National Penitentiary System:
Diploma Of Recognition and Human Rights Leadership Award
"For being a constant force and benefactor who, with a heightened spiritual and social sense promotes, in real-world actions, problem-resolution, and counsel, the improvement of living conditions for the nation's prisoners."
July 24, 2000
Outstanding Recognition
"For contributing to the beauty, history, culture, and dignity of the people"
Presented in a nationally televised program from Central Park, Antigua, Guatemala
The Mayor, Municipal Corporation, and People of Antigua, Guatemala
La Antigua, Guatemala
June 24, 2000
Diploma of Recognition Award
"For works that preserve culture and historical importance "
The National Committee For The Protection of Colonial Antigua
La Antigua, Guatemala
May 25, 2000
Educators Recognition
National A.I.D.S. Program
Government of Holland
European Economic Community
May 6, 2000
The Karen A Patterson Award for Community/Organizational Change
"For having accomplished significant positive change in an organization and the broader community"
Regis University
Denver, Colorado, USA
December 12, 1999
Awarded Honors Graduation
Master of Nonprofit Management
Regis University
Denver, Colorado, USA
December 12, 1999
Humanitarian Award
"For bettering the lives of the nation's prisoners"
National Direction of Prisons and Penitentiaries
Guatemala City, Guatemala
October 8, 1999
Outstanding Alumni Award
For excellence in Professional and Community leadership
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Fargo, ND, USA
July 24, 1999
Benefactor of the Colonial City of La Antigua Guatemala Municipal Corporation of La Antigua Guatemala.
An extremely rare and special government resolution last presented 450 years ago, and the first nomination of this type ever allowed to a foreigner.
"For timeless devotion in helping to educate and better the lives of the people of colonial Antigua and surrounding villages."
May 5, 1999
Commencement Speaker
Regis University Spring Graduation
Denver, Colorado, USA
1997-1998
Service To Mankind Award
Regional Award
Sertoma Club International
March 23, 1999
Distinguished Educator
Ministry of Education
Antigua, Guatemala
March 19 1998
Distinguished Service Award/Fargo Jaycees
"For Serving with outstanding leadership, vision and ability"
Fargo, ND, USA
March 7, 1998
Humanitarian Educator Award
"For high spiritual and humanitarian character in the education of returning refugees"
COAIDES Human Rights Group
Boca Costa, Sololá, Guatemala
February 24, 1998
Valor Commendation Award
"For risk-taking vital to a compassionate, peaceful and just world"
The Giraffe Foundation
San Bruno, California, USA
February 21 1998
Letter of Commendation
Governor Ed Schafer
"For nomination as Outstanding Young North Dakotan"
Bismarck, ND, USA
February 21 1998
Outstanding Young North Dakotan
"In recognition of your leadership and continuous contribution to the State of North Dakota"
Fargo, ND, USA
February 18, 1998
Service to Mankind Award
The Sertoma Club
Bismarck, ND, USA
July 6, 1997
Humanitarian Development Award
"For developing and promoting social development and encouraging the participation of the military in these changes"
Military Reserves of Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala
June 18, 1997
Humanitarian Award
"For relief of human suffering and misery"
Sacatepéquez Regional Men's Prison
La Antigua, Guatemala
June 9, 1997
Commendation and Recognition
"In the preservation and interpretation of North Dakota history for present and future generations"
North Dakota State Historical Society
Bismarck, ND, USA
January 1, 1994
Tribune Award
The Bismarck Tribune
"Presented to people who make a difference in their communities"
Bismarck, ND, USA
April 20, 1991
Certificate of Completion
Post Graduate Management Series
University of Mary Bismarck, ND, USA
July 10, 1989
Honorable Recognition Award
The San Miguel Escobar Reconstruction Committee
San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala
May 26, 1989
Humanitarian Award
"For invaluable efforts in the design and construction of the municipal school"
Municipal Corporation and People's Council of Ciudad Vieja
Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
May 1, 1989
Preservation of Humanity Award
"For extraordinary work in the design and renovation of the town chapel and colonial cemetery, founded November 22, 1527"
Brotherhood of The Ascension of Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala
1988-1990
Distinguished Citizen
Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
July 15, 1988
From the Municipal Corporation of Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Recognition of Appreciation
"For his dedicated efforts in developing the infrastructure of the poor zones of the local community"
October 25, 1987
Advancement of Humanity Recognition
"For invaluable contribution in the design and construction of the town children's park"
Municipal Corporation of San Lorenzo El Cubo, Guatemala
September 13, 1987
Distinguished Friend and Benefactor
Of the Colonial City of Ciudad Vieja
Municipal Corporation and People's Council of Ciudad Vieja
and San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala
June 21, 1987
Honorable Benefactor of Merit
San Juan Del Obispo, Guatemala
March 26, 1987
Honorable Recognition Award
"For invaluable assistance in the planning and introduction of electrical energy into this municipality."
Municipality of San Juan Alotenango, Guatemala
September 6, 1986
Appreciation Diploma
"For extraordinary work in the leadership, planning and introduction of electrical energy into San Lorenzo El Cubo"
Municipality of San Lorenzo El Cubo, Guatemala
July 15, 1986
Humanitarian Honor of Merit
Municipal Corporation and Neighborhood Planning Committee of Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala
September 20, 1985
Certificate of Appreciation of Presentation
II Latin-American Seminar On Politics and Community Alternatives For Children and Adolescents at High Risk
Bogotá, Columbia
August 15, 1985
Founder's Award
Nuestra Señora de Fátima Group Home for Girls
Antigua, Guatemala
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