Brick Awards

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Although existing since 1996, The BRICK Awards is an award show to be televised on April 12, 2007 on The CW recognizing social change-makers age 25 and under.^[1] Since 1996, the BRICK Awards have honored young people making our world a better place. BRICK winners for 2007 are separated into four categories: education and environment, global impact, health and community building.

The 2007 BRICK Awards accepted applications from citizens and permanent residents of Canada and the United States. All BRICK Award winners receive $10,000 and compete for $25,000, international recognition and pro bono legal services. In 1998, CNN dubbed the BRICK Awards "the Oscars for young people in service".

1 2007 Award Show
2 Past winners
3 References
4 External links

[edit] 2007 Award Show

The BRICK Awards will be the first tv award show for people changing the world. It will have a limited commercial format and is being produced by Alex Coletti. Dashboard Confessional will be performing as a featured musical guest.^[2] Mandy Moore will be performing the song "Extraordinary" off her new album dropping June 19th. It is the first televised performance of material from this new album.

[edit] Past winners

Rachel Lambin, 16, NV, HOPE (Helping Obese People through Education): Began tackling obesity when she lost 70 lbs to be healthier. Created HOPE to help other kids with obesity. HOPE sets up exercise sessions, meetings with nutritionists and healthy cooking classes that have helped over 2,000 kids.

Jordan Schwartz, 12, GA, The Children’s Bilingual Theater: Noticed that kids learning Spanish at school didn't have a place to practice it. Started a group that puts on plays for schools and communities encouraging others to learn different languages.

Ashley Gunn, 18, MS, SAIF (Students Aiding Indigent Families): Noticed that kids learning Spanish at school didn't have a place to practice it. Started a group that puts on plays for schools and communities encouraging others to learn different languages.

Jena Sims, 17, GA, Prince and Princess of Hope Pageant: Both grandfathers passed away from cancer, she decided to help others battling this disease. Enlisted help from other pageant participants to hold annual pageants for kids fighting cancer and other terminal illnesses. Every contestant receives an award.

Robert Bergquist, 14, MA, Cell Phones for Soldiers: Started non profit organization that collects used cell phones and recycles them for money. This money is used to purchase pre-paid calling cards for soldiers in Iraq so they can keep their loved ones in touch. Over 4,000 cell phone drop off sites all over the US.

Michael Page, 18, NJ, Talking Pages, Inc.: Aunt developed macular degeneration and could no longer read. Michael formed an online system that lends audio books to the visually impaired. Has a current catalogue of over 1,000 books.

Francesca Tenconi, 21, NC, Children’s Skin Disease Foundation (CSDF): At 11, developed a skin condition that destroyed 85% of her skin and almost took her life. Decided to start a support group for kids who are suffering from skin conditions. Established Camp Wonder where children with serious skin diseases can just have fun.

Ben Falik, 24, MI, Summer in the City: Noticed how dilapidated Detroit's inner city was. Wants to revitalize the city. Founded a non profit that gives youth the opportunity to help rebuild their city. Sets up carpool sites for youth. Over 750 volunteers have helped Ben rebuild Detroit.

Ravneet Kaur, 22, NY, The South Asian Community Health Project (SACH): Aunt died of cervical cancer 33 days after she was diagnosed. Set up a mobile clinic for people of all backgrounds providing free education, heart disease and cancer screenings and on-site physician care. Has diagnosed 515 people before it was too late.