Partial Listing of National and International Recognitions received by The GOD’S CHILD Project and/or Patrick Atkinson
November, 2011
North Dakota National Guard Certificate of Appreciation
2011
Sakakawea Award “One Who Helps,” Young Professional Network, Bismarck-Mandan
2009
Make a Difference Day Award, The Bismarck Tribune
June 26, 2003
Liberty Bell Award, State Bar Association of North Dakota. The Liberty Bell Award is the highest award that can be given to someone who is not an attorney, and was given to us on behalf of our human rights work in the Guatemalan prisons.
May 2002
National Ethics Award, Universidad San Carlos Education Department for, “the ethics, morality, education, and administration” of La Asociacion Nuestros Ahijados.
June 2002
The National Speakers Association welcomed Founder & Executive Director Patrick Atkinson as a registered, professional speaker.
March 1, 2001
The Government of The Republic of Guatemala, Urban and Rural Development Council, Award of Recognition for, “his enviable, integrated, and selfless efforts on behalf of the poor of Guatemala.”
December 24, 2000
Human Rights Award, Directors of Guatemala’s National Penitentiary System for, “creating within Guatemala’s prison system changes which have brought a sense of humanity, dignity, and respect to the care of the prisoners, including the separation of violent and non-violent prisoners, and the provision of basic services such as food, blankets, and personal health.”
December 24, 2000
Diploma of Recognition and Human Rights Leadership Award, Directors of Guatemala’s National Penitentiary System for, “being a constant force and benefactor who, with a heightened spiritual and social sense promotes, in real-world actions, problem-resolution, and counsel, the improvement of living conditions for the nation’s prisoners.”
July 24, 2000
The Mayor, Municipal Corporation, and people of Antigua, Guatemala, the Outstanding Recognition Award for, “contributing to the beauty, history, culture, and dignity of the people.” Presented in a nationally-televised program from Antigua’s Central Park.
June 24, 2000
The National Committee for the Protection of Colonial Antigua presented La Asociación Nuestros Ahijados with a Diploma of Recognition Award for, “works that preserve culture and historical importance.”
May 25, 2000
Educators Recognition,National A.I.D.S. Program, Government of Holland, European Economic Community
May 6, 2000
The Karen A. Patterson Award for Community/Organizational Change for, “having accomplished significant positive change in an organization and the broader community.” Regis University, Denver, Colorado, USA
December 12, 1999
Awarded Honors Graduation, Master of Nonprofit Management, Regis University, Denver, Colorado, USA
December 12, 1999
Humanitarian Award for, “bettering the lives of the nation’s prisoners.”
National Direction of Prisons and Penitentiaries, Guatemala City, Guatemala
October 8, 1999
Outstanding Alumni Award for excellence in professional and community leadership, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, Fargo, ND, USA
July 24, 1999
Benefactor of the Colonial City of La Antigua Guatemala Municipal Corporation of La Antigua Guatemala. An extremely rare and special government resolution last presented 450 years ago, and the first nomination of this type ever allowed to a foreigner. “For timeless devotion in helping to educate and better the lives of the people of colonial Antigua and surrounding villages.”
May 5, 1999
Commencement Speaker, Regis University Spring Graduation, Denver, Colorado, USA
1997-1998
Service To Mankind Award, Regional Award, Sertoma Club International
March 23, 1999
Distinguished Educator, Ministry of Education, Antigua, Guatemala
March 19 1998
Distinguished Service Award/Fargo Jaycees for, “serving with outstanding leadership, vision and ability.” Fargo, ND, USA
March 7, 1998
Humanitarian Educator Award for, “high spiritual and humanitarian character in the education of returning refugees.”COAIDES, Human Rights Group, Boca Costa, Sololá, Guatemala
February 24, 1998
Valor Commendation Award for, “risk-taking vital to a compassionate, peaceful and just world.” The Giraffe Foundation, San Bruno, California, USA
February 21 1998
Letter of Commendation, Governor Ed Schafer, “For nomination as Outstanding Young North Dakotan.” Bismarck, ND, USA
February 21 1998
Outstanding Young North Dakotan, “In recognition of your leadership and continuous contribution to the State of North Dakota.” Fargo, ND, USA
February 18, 1998
Service to Mankind Award, The Sertoma Club, Bismarck, ND, USA
July 6, 1997
Humanitarian Development Award for, “developing and promoting social development and encouraging the participation of the military in these changes.” Military Reserves of Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala
June 18, 1997
Humanitarian Award for, “relief of human suffering and misery.” Sacatepéquez Regional Men’s Prison, La Antigua, Guatemala
June 9, 1997
Commendation and Recognition, “In the preservation and interpretation of North Dakota history for present and future generations.” North Dakota State Historical Society, Bismarck, ND, USA
January 1, 1994
Tribune Award, The Bismarck Tribune, “Presented to people who make a difference in their communities.” Bismarck, ND, USA
April 20, 1991
Certificate of Completion, Post Graduate Management Series, University of Mary Bismarck, ND, USA
July 10, 1989
Honorable Recognition Award, The San Miguel Escobar Reconstruction Committee, San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala
May 26, 1989
Humanitarian Award for, “invaluable efforts in the design and construction of the municipal school.” Municipal Corporation and People’s Council of Ciudad Vieja, Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
May 1, 1989
Preservation of Humanity Award for, “extraordinary work in the design and renovation of the town chapel and colonial cemetery, founded November 22, 1527.” Brotherhood of The Ascension of Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala
1988-1990
Distinguished Citizen, Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
July 15, 1988
The Municipal Corporation of Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Recognition of Appreciation for, “his dedicated efforts in developing the infrastructure of the poor zones of the local community.”
October 25, 1987
Advancement of Humanity Recognition for, “invaluable contribution in the design and construction of the town children’s park.” Municipal Corporation of San Lorenzo El Cubo, Guatemala
September 13, 1987
Distinguished Friend and Benefactor of the Colonial City of Ciudad Vieja,
Municipal Corporation and People’s Council of Ciudad Vieja and San Miguel Escobar, Guatemala
June 21, 1987
Honorable Benefactor of Merit, San Juan Del Obispo, Guatemala
March 26, 1987
Honorable Recognition Award for, “invaluable assistance in the planning and introduction of electrical energy into this municipality.” Municipality of San Juan Alotenango, Guatemala
September 6, 1986
Appreciation Diploma for, “extraordinary work in the leadership, planning and introduction of electrical energy into San Lorenzo El Cubo.” Municipality of San Lorenzo El Cubo, Guatemala
July 15, 1986
Humanitarian Honor of Merit, Municipal Corporation and Neighborhood Planning Committee of Ciudad Vieja, Guatemala
September 20, 1985
Certificate of Appreciation of Presentation, II Latin-American Seminar On Politics and Community Alternatives For Children and Adolescents at High Risk, Bogotá, Columbia
August 15, 1985
Founder’s Award, Nuestra Señora de Fátima Group Home for Girls, Antigua, Guatemala
