The Lord is showering blessings upon Benedictine Academy for their heart-felt work in being advocates for the rights and dignity of every human being, especially in their anti-trafficking efforts.
USA NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2013 CHARACTERS UNITE AWARD WINNERSBright House Networks, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox Communications, Mediacom, Suddenlink and Time Warner Cable Recognize Ten Community Heroes Honorees to Be Acknowledged at Award Presentations Across the Country.
NEW YORK, NY – June 10, 2013 — As part of its award-winning “Characters Unite” public service campaign, to address social injustices and bridge cultural divides, USA Network, along with its distributors today announced the 2013 recipients of the Characters Unite Awards. Ten winners were selected from hundreds of nominees for their extraordinary efforts in combating hate, intolerance and discrimination worldwide, and making significant contributions to champion civil and human rights in their communities. Linda Michalski, teacher at Benedictine Academy, an all-girls catholic college-preparatory in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was recognized for her work with her student leadership team, the Benedictine Cor Defenders. They are a voice for the voiceless and confront evil with the power of good.
USA NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2013 CHARACTERS UNITE AWARD WINNERSBright House Networks, Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox Communications, Mediacom, Suddenlink and Time Warner Cable Recognize Ten Community Heroes Honorees to Be Acknowledged at Award Presentations Across the Country.
NEW YORK, NY – June 10, 2013 — As part of its award-winning “Characters Unite” public service campaign, to address social injustices and bridge cultural divides, USA Network, along with its distributors today announced the 2013 recipients of the Characters Unite Awards. Ten winners were selected from hundreds of nominees for their extraordinary efforts in combating hate, intolerance and discrimination worldwide, and making significant contributions to champion civil and human rights in their communities. Linda Michalski, teacher at Benedictine Academy, an all-girls catholic college-preparatory in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was recognized for her work with her student leadership team, the Benedictine Cor Defenders. They are a voice for the voiceless and confront evil with the power of good.
“Congratulations to this year’s Characters Unite Award winners who, in the face of adversity, have worked tirelessly to fight hate and discrimination while promoting acceptance in their communities,” said Mac Budill, President, NBCUniversal TV Networks Distribution. “Along with our distributors, we’re proud to recognize these leaders for their remarkable efforts.”
“We applaud these ten incredible role models for the tremendous contributions they have made in their communities,” said Toby Graff, senior vice president, public affairs, USA Network. “They truly embody the Characters Unite mission with their dedication to combating discrimination and promoting greater acceptance. With these grants and recognition, we are proud to help each honoree expand their important efforts.
“We applaud these ten incredible role models for the tremendous contributions they have made in their communities,” said Toby Graff, senior vice president, public affairs, USA Network. “They truly embody the Characters Unite mission with their dedication to combating discrimination and promoting greater acceptance. With these grants and recognition, we are proud to help each honoree expand their important efforts.
As Staff Mentor, Linda teaches students how to take on the issue of human trafficking, a form of modern day slavery impacting young women around the world. Benedictine Academy became the first Freedom Partner School with Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives to abolish human trafficking through the power of education. The student team has worked tirelessly to raise awareness through the media, Youth Leadership Conferences as well as before the House Senate in Trenton, New Jersey. With Linda’s help, Benedictine Academy has been awarded the National Jefferson Gold Medal for Volunteer Public Service for three consecutive years and most recently,
Along the journey, Linda has successfully instilled her students with life-long moral values and the belief that they have a shared responsibility to actively protect the rights and dignity of every human being."
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