INTERNATIONAL ICHANGE NATIONS™ GOLDEN RULE HONOR EVENT

World Civility Award Winners

iChange Nations™ the “World’s Largest Building Cultures of Honor” network had an International Honor Event in Grand Rapids, Michigan November 4, 2017. In attendance were several different nations. Leading humanitarians and people of civility were honored with prestigious iChange Nations™ Awards.

There was a great representation from NW Indiana. Dr. Gordon Bradshaw, one of the founders of Community Civility Counts Initiative received the iChange Nations “Pillar Award” for his continued strong support of the Global ICN Golden Rule Movement of Honor. Vincent Harlston received the ICN Christian Media of Excellence Award and Dr. Anthony Branch received an Honorary Doctorate in Letters from United Graduate College and Seminary International for his outstanding journalism.

We are witnessing great international results coming out of World Civility Day. Dr. Chuck Hughes and Dr. Gordon Bradshaw along with the Gary Indiana Chamber of Commerce, have worked together to create the Community Civility Counts Initiative and World Civility Day and appointed Dr. Clyde Rivers as the Spokesperson for World Civility Day. This award is reaching platforms of the world and iChange Nations™ is finding great people of civility to honor.

Former President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, is one of the last living freedom fighter that aided Nelson Mandela in his apartheid movement in South Africa; helping him get free from prison and housing and protecting members of his political party for years. Kaunda worked in his country to unite the over 70 tribes that are united to this day. He was then first person in history awarded the prestigious ICN World Civility Award and this has set the bar high for this award.

Although unable to attend the event in Grand Rapids, Lew Bayer, CEO of Civility Experts Worldwide Inc. received the ICN World Civility Award and the highest award to-date from iChange Nations™, the Girma Wolde Giorgis Presidential Environmental Award for her work to change the environments of the world today through Civility Training, bringing solutions to a world full of incivility. Along with this award she also received the ICN World Civility Award.

At the iChange Nations™ Global Honor Event, Naldy Consuelo Portillo Folgar, the “Women of Peace” for the country of Guatemala, was awarded the iChange Nations™ World Civility Award and also the iChange Nations™ National Statesman Award for her work in peace building her country, Guatemala. iChange nations™ desires to recognize the individuals and organizations working to empower and help mankind.

“We need to brand a new kind of hero, a new role model for the people of the world to follow. If we don’t bring these great people to our global platforms to acknowledge and honor them, we have lost a huge part of legacy intended to guide and better the world. That is the reason ICN seeks out people doing great things to help the world and bestows honor upon them. We are creating a new standard and the world will follow,” says Dr. Clyde Rivers.

Another recipient was a presidential candidate for the country of Guinea, Alpha Kabine Baro, he was awarded the ICN World Civility Award, for his work to keep peace amongst the youth of his nation. Among the award recipients was a gubernatorial candidate for the state of Kansas, USA, Patrick Kucera. He was also a recipient of the World Civility Day Award.

Dr. Charles Kinuthia in turn received the World Civility Day Award for his work in the nations to bring equity and an entrepreneurial spirit into business systems supporting World Civility globally.

The building of Cultures of Honor is one of the mainstays of iChange Nations™ global work. Dr. Donella Pitzl, ICN’s Global Director said, “Honor has a life of its own, once you bring it, it changes the atmosphere and people are empowered and encouraged to continue to do good and help mankind.”

WORLD CIVILITY SPOKESPERSON SPEAKS TO THE WORLD ABOUT CIVILITY

Dr. Clyde Rivers was Keynote Speaker at World Civility Day

Gary, Indiana, USA--- The World Civility Spokesperson, Dr. Clyde Rivers gave an electrifying speech on the importance for world civility and the need for Golden Rule Dialogue to establish civility in the nations of the world. Dr. Rivers was the keynote speaker for the Community Civility Counts Initiative known as World Civility Day, which was hosted on April 13, 2017.

Organizers of Community Civility Counts cited incidents of disrespect, discourtesy, intolerance, bullying and violence in all communities, as their motivation for raising the conscious level of everyone from every walk of life.

Dr. Rivers praised their efforts and added another unifying voice in their message of change that whether in politics, business, education or our personal lives, we can be better. We must be better in order to live in a civil manner and in a civilized society.

"I would like to thank the Gary Chamber of Commerce President, Dr. Charles Hughes and the Public Policy Department Head, Dr. Gordon Bradshaw for creating this initiative from the Gary Chamber of Commerce." Dr. Rivers said, “Great things can come out of Gary, Indiana. This Community Civility Counts Initiative is moving around the world.”

Dr. Clyde Rivers, is the Founder and President of iChange Nations™, the World Civility Spokesperson, and the global expert on Golden Rule Dialogue.  Dr. Rivers travels the world promoting Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring people who live the Golden Rule everyday. The Golden Rule is simply, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

Dr. Rivers believes every life is valuable and created for a contribution to our world and that without peace, that contribution can be lost. If that contribution is lost, our entire world loses.

iChange Nations™ is the World’s Largest Honoring Network, establishing Cultures of Honor around the world.  ICN has fostered a movement that is bringing back honor to the world.  They look to honor people at global, national, state and community levels, who have made positive contributions in helping mankind.  Golden Rule Dialogue and honoring others are working hand-in-hand to change the world.

iChange Nations™ is also a professional institution that builds international Statesmen by equipping, mentoring and training highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world.  This organization is seeking to bring global awareness by strategically helping countries educate, train and support a nation-building process that is designed to improve the dignity and betterment of human life. This international platform focuses on establishing effective relationships; while helping people understand the value of honor and basic human rights.

WORLD PEACE AMBASSADOR DR. CLYDE RIVERS ENDORSES THE COMMUNITY CIVILITY COUNTS INITIATIVE

Ambassador Clyde Rivers

Charles Hughes and Dr. Gordon Bradshaw have worked together to create the Community Civility Counts Initiative (CCC). This initiative is designed to create awareness that, we can be better in every area of life. And in so doing we will live in a civil manner and in a civilized society. The CCC has created the motto, “Together We Win!” These men are working together with the Public Policy Committee of Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce to spearhead this initiative, also partnering with The Times Media Company for the launching.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers the President and Founder of iChange Nations said, “Initiatives such as the Community Civility Counts are needed to help our world today. They confront the true issues with solutions and this has the potential to benefit every community in the world. I strongly endorse Community Civility Counts and these two statesmen and count it a privilege to work with these gentlemen as they live the Golden Rule and help others.”

Dr. Gordon Bradshaw and Charles Hughes have been awarded the iChange Nations Distinguished Leadership Medal for their community service and the Community Civility Counts Initiative. iChange Nations is a professional institution that equips, mentor and trains highly esteemed individuals who have the desire to change nations throughout the world.

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers is the winner of the Martin Luther King Legacy of Peace Award for 2014. He is the Founder and President of iChange Nations and the Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International.

DR. GORDON BRADSHAW RECEIVES THE GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD AT THE GERALD R. FORD PRESIDENTAL LIBRARY

Dr. Gordon Bradshaw with Ambassador Clyde Rivers

On April 17, 2015 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, the Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award presented Dr. Bradshaw with the highly esteemed Golden Rule International Award.

Dr. Gordon Bradshaw has served his community for over 42 years. He served in the Public Safety/Government sector and the Faith-Based community. He is also the Founder of the 3M Project Global Initiative and is a member of the Kingdom Congressional International Alliance, where he serves as the Vice President of the organization.

Ambassador Clyde Rivers said, “Dr. Bradshaw is an exemplary model of leadership. The legacy he will leave to the next generation is that of service to humanity. We at the Golden Rule International are extremely pleased to appoint Dr. Gordon Bradshaw a Goodwill Ambassadorship for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative.”

Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with Department of Public Information of the United Nations.  IPI is a member of United Religions Initiative (URI). URI is an international organization that is working throughout the world. It is an NGO with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.”