2005 Stand on a Better World Awards

Co-founder of Refuge International, providing medical, nutrition, clean water and education to Guatemalans.

Founder of Rosie's Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women.

Founder of Great Lakes Beach Sweep, removing medical waste from Lake Erie.

FINALISTS

Grand Prize Award: $25,000

Two Category Awards: $10,000 each

The first Stand On A Better World Award recipients were honored at a dinner event, held at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton on November 17, 2005.

The esteemed judges presiding over the 2005 Stand on a Better World Awards included: