The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation honored David Krieger at the 2019 Evening for Peace, which took place on October 20, 2019.
David co-founded the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in 1982 and has led the organization as its President for nearly four decades. He has dedicated his life’s work to ending the nuclear age and has been a mentor, a respected colleague, and an inspiration to countless people across the globe.
Use the arrows on the photo below to scroll through our 2019 Evening for Peace photo album.
Highlights of the 36th Annual Evening for Peace
Soka University Koto Club
The Koto Club of Soka University of America performed at the Evening for Peace.
Anna Ikeda
Anna Ikeda, Program Associate for the SGI Office of UN Affairs, presented David Krieger with the Soka Award of Honor.
Audio of Anna Ikeda’s award presentation.
Perie Longo
Perie Longo read three poems at the Evening for Peace.
A Poem for the Crossroads by David Krieger.
I Refuse by David Krieger
For David Krieger by Perie Longo.
Sandy Jones and Hal Maynard
Sandy Jones and Hal Maynard performed an original song they wrote for David Krieger.
Video and audio coming soon.
Mara Sweeney
Dr. Mara Sweeney spoke passionately about David Krieger: her father, “the peace dude.”
Transcript of Mara Sweeney’s remarks.
Robert Laney
NAPF Board Chair Robert Laney delivered remarks about David Krieger’s career.
Transcript of Robert Laney’s remarks.
David Krieger
NAPF President David Krieger accepted the Distinguished Peace Leadership Award.
Transcript of David Krieger’s remarks.
Audio of David Krieger’s remarks.
Rick Wayman
NAPF’s incoming CEO, Rick Wayman, delivered closing remarks on the past, present, and future of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.
Transcript of Rick Wayman’s remarks.