The Center for Peace and Justice Education is currently seeking nominations from the Villanova community for the Adela Dwyer – St. Thomas of Villanova Peace Award, the Dorothy Day-Thomas Merton and the Thomas J. Mentzer Awards.

Nominations

Please send your nominations with supporting information to William Werpehowski, Director, Center for Peace and Justice Education.

Or, you may use the online nomination form.

The Adela Dwyer - St. Thomas of Villanova Peace Award, nominated by faculty and staff, recognizes an individual or group for outstanding contributions to the understanding of the meaning and conditions of justice and peace in human communities. The award is accompanied by $1,000 and is presented at a formal address by the recipient(s) to the Villanova University community. Center for Peace and Justice Education staff will select the award recipient from among the nominations following careful consideration of the list of candidates and supporting materials.

The Dorothy Day-Thomas Merton Award, nominated by the Center, recognizes a graduating senior with a concentration or minor in Peace and Justice Education who has maintained academic excellence and made a significant contribution to the effort to further justice and peace during their four years at Villanova University.

The Thomas J. Mentzer Award, nominated by faculty, staff and students, recognizes a graduating Villanova senior for his/her service toward expanding opportunities for the poor and marginalized.