This Award for Compassion and Courage is a small gesture from CrystalBay.net to recognize special people who make a difference through their compassion, wisdom, courage and beauty. No small feat in our world, they shine a light with their goodness for all time and add honor to the word 'human".

Presented with heart-felt thanks to... 

Deborah, In Memory of Children of Palestine
Deborah, in Canada, felt so touched by the stories and pictures of Palestine's children suffering and being killed in the violence between Isreal and Palestine that she felt compelled to tell their story to the world and built an online memorial for these oft forgotten children. No one with a heart can not be deeply touched by these children, their stories and pictures.
pray4palestine.homestead.com

Elaine of Elaine's Journey Through Life
Elaine has an extraordinarily beautiful website where she shares here courage, wisdom and beauty as she raises a child while battling life threatening illness. Everyone can benefit from her messages. She is truly an inspiration.

The White Rose
For brother and sister Hans and Sophie Scholl, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell, Kurt Huber, Willi Graf, and Hans Leipelt.
This award is given posthumously to honor what they stood for, spoke for, and ultimately died for. Their courage to speak out against atrocity, for freedom, and their grace and dignity in their final moments should not be forgotten.

Finn's Spiritual Web
Finn has translated his website from Icelandic to English. His spiritual message for life transcends religious beliefs and countries.
 
 

This Champion of the Earth and Animals Award is a small gesture from CrystalBay.net to recognize people who are champions in the battle for animals and the planet. They inspire us with their courage and determination as they speak for those that have no voice and to save the planet for future generations.

Presented with heart-felt thanks to...

Gwen McKenna, Jojo's champion
Gwen is a remarkable women who is fighting to save Jojo, a wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. Through the power of her compassion, determination and the Internet, she has raised public awareness about Jojo, a remarkable animal himself, and his plight in Providenciales Island. Learn more about Jojo and his best friend the human, Dean Bernal, at www.jojo.tc
 

Dr. Yoon, ADMH, Dogs champion
Dr. Yoon's stance for compassion towards his county's dogs is a dangerous one where the practice of raising them for consumption is often seen with apathy and they are treated as money-making commodities -- as livestock. He is a courageous voice for the innocent animals that have no one else. He is a true champion for his country's dogs. http://talk.to/ourdog
http://kiss.to/ourdog

Felice Catena of Animal Match
Felice and Animal Match are helping to raise awareness and find homes for animals whose time is running out. Felice devotes considerable time volunteering to help animals and has a rescue dog of her own. Check out her site at www.animalmatch.net.
 

Nominate  Someone for an Award
Do you know someone special who has made a difference for the better? Perhaps you were touched by their message, their beautiful site, or their passion and caring for people, animals, or the planet? Nominate them (or even yourself, because you should give yourself a pat on the back when you deserve it!), and let them know that they have made a difference for the better in the world and in your heart.

Email information on their website or their deed to info@crystalbay.net. If they have a website, we will review it and link it here and announce it in our monthly online newsletter. Let us know which award you think they would like!