CWB Wins Award!

by Dianna on Apr.15, 2009
under Announcements

downtownclown CWB to be honored with the Clown Organization of the Year Award at the New York Downtown Clown Golden Nose Awards, April 20, 2009

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Clown Organization of the Year Awarded to Clowns Without Borders!

Press release: Clown Organization of the Year Award goes to the company or group that has accomplished outstanding clown achievements and goals. This award goes to clown companies with big ideas and large scale projects which serve the clown community as a whole. Also the Clown Organization of the Year should serve as an ambassador to the non-clown world through achievements in clown art for commercial/mass appeal and/or in applying the clown art form to the greater good of mankind. Nomination and Award are at the discretion of New York Downtown Clown producers.

Photo: Deven Sisler accepts award on behalf of CWB.
© 2009 Jim Moore / All Rights Reserved

Clown Organization of The Year:
Clowns Without Borders USA. CLOWNS WITHOUT BORDERS (CWB) offers laughter to relieve the suffering of all persons, especially children, who live in areas of crisis including refugee camps, conflict zones and territories in situations of emergency. They bring levity, contemporary clown/circus oriented performances and workshops into communities so that the communities can celebrate together and forget for a moment the tensions that darken their daily lives. This Year CWB has made many expeditions around the world including Burma, Haiti, Egypt, and South Africa. With each expedition they continue to spread joy and laughter where it is needed most. For these reasons NYDC is proud to present Clowns Without Borders USA the Golden Nose Award for Clown Organization of the Year.

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About the Author

Dianna Hahn, Vice President, Board Member

After having spent many years in awe of Clowns Without Borders, Dianna is thrilled to be a part of such a unique and valuable organization. Dianna spent five years working with Windsor Mountain Student Travel, providing intercultural education programs for high school students abroad. She has taught second grade at Marin Country Day School, au paired in Paris, led students to explore the Caribbean and studied traditional tattooing in Samoa. In addition to her new role as director of Clowns Without Borders, Dianna is pursuing her masters in International Education at the School For International Training. While not a clown, she loves to be silly and laugh, which is a nice perk of working with so many who clown around!