Submitted by Eric Fiorito
@punkdaddarkside

 To Kandy Ferree for continued efforts in Herculean Organization, Team Finesse and Efficacy, Unbridled Diplomacy and Consideration to All, Displaying Knowledge and Appreciation of the Moving Parts of the Universe, Taking Time for Self-Care and Family, Making it look Effortless All while Supervising the Construction of a Huge Building!  

Submitted by Eric Fiorito
@punkdaddarkside

I present this medal to Jill Kearney for continued efforts in the preservation and perseverance of contemporary art, the hunt for new and exciting forms of expression, the commitment to community, exhibiting grace, and whimsey while daily asking the question “What is the role of art at this moment?”

Submitted by Janaki Lele
@janakilele 

 This medal is dedicated to the volunteers in India who stepped up to the current situation and stepped out to provide food to the daily wage workers, migrant laborers, and other poor people who found themselves deprived of their income due to the total lockdown. We have been routinely applauding the health care workers and the police for their efforts towards fighting this pandemic but I feel that the volunteer workers don’t get enough recognition for the work they have been doing. They dug deep into their pockets and their hearts and risked their lives for a very very humble and humane cause. Bravo!

Submitted by Montípora
@montiporajewels

 Writing is my biggest treasure, the place where I can be myself with all my ghosts. Words are saving me more than ever. During this quarantine I’ve been writing and reading every day, I’ve discovered several great authors and I’ve realized that I have the potential to write as a job. Also, I’ve been sharing with others all the good advice that I’ve found to become a writer. Thanks to words because they are helping me to connect with other people and express myself.

Submitted by Patrick O’Grady

My mother passed away at the age of 87 in March of 2018. This medal is to honor her memory and legacy as the BEST Mother in the world and to thank her for being our angel here on Earth. We were all so blessed to have her in our lives and we will miss her smile and beautiful spirit forever!

Submitted by Beverly Ann Moore (BAM)

Recipient – Brian Coats (Man of the House).

Reason – He has continually kept the home safe &  hospitable 24/7 while Sheltering In Place (SIP).

Submitted by Jack Ravi
@jackravi

“This medal is for my friend Anna who gifted me her 10-year-old sourdough starter last October. Bread making is now a weekly tasty joy.”

Submitted by Jack Ravi
@jackravi

“This medal is for a dear someone fighting with brain cancer while trying to battle COVID-10.”

Submitted by MC DeMarco
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For all those cruise ship crews who took care of passengers, many of whom are still stranded at sea.
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Submitted by Beth Atkinson
@purchase83
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This medal is awarded to all those who have continued to connect numerous individuals who have no other contact with the outside world during the Covid-19 Pandemic and provide them with emotional, educational, and technological support. In specific I would like to honor Michelle Schroeder and Alyssa Lindstrom as well as all of the educators throughout the world.

Submitted by Clare Jusdanis.

This medal is a simple thank you and honor to Spring. Especially now during quarantine, people are left with more free time on their hands without much to do. Instead of being stuck indoors, Spring has come at the perfect time for people to fully enjoy the weather and the new forms of life it brings. This medal was created all-naturally (besides adhesive), using only the leaves and flowers spring has brought.

Submitted by Clare Jusdanis.

This medal is a simple thank you and honor to Spring. Especially now during quarantine, people are left with more free time on their hands without much to do. Instead of being stuck indoors, Spring has come at the perfect time for people to fully enjoy the weather and the new forms of life it brings. This medal was created all-naturally (besides adhesive), using only the leaves and flowers spring has brought.

Submitted by Heather Michel Riddle
@hmr_art
Recipient: Debora Michel AKA “the Grandma” for being the most magical, animated, humorous, consistent storyteller and story reader across thousands of miles! @deboramichel9188

Submitted by Camille Cunningham
@totsieturvy

It’s been a hard transition from seeing my lovely clients in the office to conducting therapy sessions online. My dogs bark, facial expressions freeze, or the call gets dropped. I pray my expression isn’t too weird when that happens!  It’s hard to be attuned. I’m grateful to have this option because it means I can continue to work and see clients.

Submitted by Hannah Prokop

This medal is awarded to the forest surrounding Baker Creek for its invaluable services as a place of peace and quiet as well as enjoyment. Especially throughout this period of quarantine, the forest has acted as a source of inspiration to artists, scientists, birdwatchers and hobbyists alike. We would do well to remember it as we go back to our ordinary lives in the coming months.

Submitted by Camille Cunningham
@totsieturvy

Most of my adult and teen clients suffer from traumatic life experiences. They work diligently to resolve them. It’s harder now with Covid-19. Some have lost jobs or relationships have ended. I do my best to remind them there is still beauty in the world.

Submitted by Beth Atkinson
@purchase83

This medal is for all those who have given of themselves to spend countless hours sewing protective masks for those who need them during the Covid-19 pandemic. I would especially like to honor Monica Schor, Kirk Larsen, Genevieve Jezick, Cindy Wells, Mary Brodersen, and Dianne Knapp for all of their hard work.

Made by Chris Mundy
Chris Mundy’s Facebook
Commissioned by Jill Kearney
@jillkearneym

In recognition of Rolling Harvest Food Rescue’s founder, Cathy Snyder, who pioneered a system of volunteer gleaning and distribution of surplus vegetables through a network of free farmers markets for local food insecure populations.

Submitted by Chris Mundy
Chris Mundy’s Facebook

To Laura Pointon, for helping the small businesses of Frenchtown navigate the stormy seas of government loans and grants during the Pandemic!

Submitted by Arlene Shulman

To my daughter Ariana and all the other moms carrying a huge load right now and always. In addition to work, homeschooling, cooking three meals a day, and a million other responsibilities.

Ringmaster
Submitted by Samantha Kearney

This medal honors Judy Erickson’s vigilance and boosterism, which she generously exercises to keep Kearneys (mostly) on task. Thanks, Mom.

Submitted by Pat Messina
@patsingerart

I would honor my mother, grandmother, and great grandmother for their mentorship.

Significance: The owl belonged to my mother. She loved owls and thought them wise. My mother was not known for her common sense, so I enjoyed this cheeky contrast. The button is from my great grandmother’s sewing kit. I adored her open spirit, her sense of humor, and loving heart so very much. Both of these items appear to be carved from ivory. The little love note is from a recent letter from my grandmother, who has always mentored me. She is 97 and still kicking and full of angsty vigor. Where would we be without those who’ve both lifted and grounded us?

Submitted by Sarah Duff
@Tuffsduff

My medal is dedicated to the mug I use every morning (it has owls on it) and the idea of a favorite drinking vessel in general. You know, the one that fits in your hands perfectly holds just the right amount of your drink and is warm and comforting. Maybe it was made by a friend in their ceramic class, or reminds you of that vacation you took to Florida where the gift shop finally had one with your name on it. It’s full to the brim with coffee or tea, and will never let you down or spill on your laptop.

Made with magazine clippings, a glue stick, and a safety pin.

Submitted by Ogden Kruger
@ogdenkruger

I lost both of my brothers much too early and this medal is in honor of them. At the top of the medal is a birth announcement, my oldest brother William Abbot Lewis telephoning about the birth of my brother Peter Okun Lewis who was born on April 21, 1948, and died in June Of 2003. I wish you could see the back of the photograph which was mailed to my grandparents in Baltimore Maryland in 1948 not long after Peter was born. It also includes a first-place swimming medal that my mother got in 1932 along with some things that seem to represent my life in quarantine these days. My bobbling Buddha, my Tibetan prayer flags…an old birds nest (as they have been taking over) a dedicated mouse, that man in the moon made with some paper clay..a fake $50….what will happen to our currency?  Oh and all presented on a baguette board, (the staff of life- for sure in these days of quarantine) There is much more though I will allow you to make your own inferences!

Submitted by Meghan Feeley
@meghan.jane.art

This medal is dedicated to digital trivia nights with friends, a hectic Easter dinner with 30 people on video call, and all the time spent arranging furniture to make sure the whole family is in the webcam frame.

Submitted by Morena Fortino

To my Bel Paese, Italy, for resistance to this invisible dragon COVID-19.

Submitted by Cathy Cahill

I created my medal in honor of my sister Terry Cawlina, who is a flight attendant for JetBlue. She is an amazing person whose kindness and sense of humor stayed intact even as she was stressed out and working flights during the pandemic. When she contracted COVID-19 at the end of March, it was scary, but thankfully she recovered. Our family is so thankful!

Submitted by Madison Earnhardt

This piece is meant to award time for taking on such a different form during this pandemic. We are all in the same situation where we feel as though time is against us. Our days are now filled with it, which is such a sharp contrast to how time used to exist in our lives. I often felt as though I was running out of time every day, but now, that’s the complete opposite. So congrats, time. You have our undivided attention.

Submitted by Ogden Kruger
@ogdenkruger

In Honor of Dan Kruger. Just a few weeks from our 36th anniversary. This paper collage was done on the thank you card used for wedding gifts. The original card was designed by a local artist, Vincent Ceglia, who was legally blind. (1923-2012

Submitted by Julie Levy

This is for the people in my town who wear masks because it helps others think of wearing them which protects our town which protects our elders which protects our wisdom.

Submitted by Elizabeth Smith Jacobs

To Dr. Bahramipour who continues to serve all of his patients/veterans, COVID or not, be it for cancer, venous access, drainage, bleeds, embolization, etc…

Submitted by Marcela Ysunza

To my dogs Ripley and Zissou for their efforts in uplifting morale in uncertain times.

Submitted by Jiaoyang Li
@jylllllll___

This is an attempt to speak of depression.

Submitted by Goldie Waldman

The post office workers are the recipients because they are the ones giving us packages in this pandemic.

Submitted by Jean Tomaso Moore

I’m honoring all grocery employees for showing up to their jobs to help keep the food supply available to all of us. I appreciate you for all you do every day and especially now during this pandemic. ….truly everyday heroes and heroines.

Submitted by Tara Marie Groenewold

The reason I made this medal with turquoise is because it goes to the honor of the Turtle Mountain tribes of the Native American ancestries that it runs on my grandma’s side.

Submitted by Amy Tingle
@tingle

Presented to my friend Kristin Wald for her outstanding perseverance and persistence. Kristin has been speaking out against injustice daily, standing on a street corner during her lunch hours to point out discrimination and inequalities in our systems, volunteering tirelessly for @supportsofia, and raising two stellar human beings. I’m sure she’s done a million other things I don’t even know about, but today I want to recognize in her an especially meritorious contribution to world peace and the betterment of our collective human community, and the spirit of her small NJ town.

Submitted by Roger Keller

For skill and bravery in organizing a sewing team volunteers to make and distribute face masks to hospitals, nursing homes, and clerks at post-offices, gas stations, grocery stores.

Submitted by Lucia Olivieri
@azul_luz_

In honor of the Transient Beauty of the Earth, so necessary for us humans to survive to our life’s small and big challenges.

Submitted by Lucia Olivieri
@azul_luz_

I will be ever so grateful to the man who saved our cat from the clouds…or the tallest tree in the field on the very top of which he found refuge from the frightening assault of a big rival!

Submitted by Nancy Ennis
 @nancyennis

For our dog Charlotte Magnolia Calhoun Calhoun who is joyous every day.

Submitted by Kaija Rantakari
@paperiaarre

To my friend Taija who has protected my asthmatic lungs during the pandemic by bringing me no-contact groceries. On my birthday she provided me with surprise cherry ice cream and cherry soda. We share a love for all things cherry-flavored as well as an impeccable sense of style.

Submitted by Nancy Ennis
 @nancyennis 

Respecting science and empirical facts, researchers worldwide labor day and night to develop, vaccines, tests, and drugs to treat Covid-19.

Submitted by Nancy Ennis
 @nancyennis 

Little Brothers Liquor store in Flemington, NJ offered curb side pickup of wine, beer and spirits. Whatever get you through the night.

Submitted by Susan Farrington
@susan_farrington

Submitted by Susan Farrington
@susan_farrington

For that which saves us.

Submitted by Susan Farrington
@susan_farrington

For my parents, my true north, Lu and Paul Farrington.

Submitted by Susan Farrington
@susan_farrington

For unconditional love and acceptance.

 Submitted by Anna Hoppel
@annajean.art

Awarded to the ever-reliable substance that helps us get through the day – coffee!

Submitted by Chris Mundy
Chris Mundy’s Facebook

Awarded to Kate House for her continued creativity using found images to create fabulous collage.

Submitted by Renee Soto
@_so_renee

I made this medal for myself and all of the other truth-oriented individuals who work to combat misinformation and disinformation on Facebook and other social media every day – even when it’s awkward or uncomfortable to do so. This skill is crucial on a regular day, but it is essential during an election-year pandemic. This medal is for everyone who has paused to check a source before posting or sharing information. It is for all of the critical thinkers who trust but verify. It is for everyone who knows that Snopes is their friend and The Onion is satire. The “R” is for realness, reality and righteousness.

Submitted by Robyn Fuoco

I’ve been in yoga pants for a month now, don’t know if I can ever go back.

Card stock, rubber & foam stamps, silver wire, brass grommets, pin back.

 Submitted by Nate Barton
@etannotrab
This medal celebrates the masters of podcast making for continuing to offer their content that helps us get through each day.

Submitted by Nate Barton
@etannotrab
This would be awarded to the bulbs that are getting ready to wake up and make beauty for us.

Submitted by Jo Byrne
@justjohnine

This medal is for every person who is mostly succeeding in keeping it together during this time of great anxiety and change. You know it might not look pretty but you are making it work the best you can with the resources at hand. Bravo you warrior!

Submitted by Jo Byrne
@justjohnine

This medal is for the designated getter in every family. Masked and with a  list in hand, we bravely enter

Submitted by Chris Mundy
Chris Mundy’s Facebook

This medal is awarded to Joe Mundy for extraordinary resourcefulness and creativity in mechanical endeavors

Submitted by Pauline Boyce

In the Face of No End in Sight. Awarded to Everybody. This is hard in a million different ways.

Submitted by Rochelle Udell
Instagram: @rochelleudell

To Sean Pica, Executive Director, of Hudson Link, for providing college education, life skills, and re-entry support to the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated so that they have a positive impact on their families, communities, and themselves. Also, his efforts result in lower recidivism, poverty, and taxpayer savings.

Submitted by George Cogan
@georgecogan ⠀

Made for my wife, Fannie Allen, who has been burning the midnight oil making stylish masks with “near-N95” effectiveness for non-medical personnel so that we may emerge from the shelter-in-place order with safety and style.”

Submitted by Margot Lawler

To Dr. Michael Burns, Anesthesiologist.

Submitted by Casey Ruble
@casey.ruble

To Lulu. Under quarantine in a New Orleans apartment attached to her house, I made do with what I could find to make this medal: a roll of tin foil, a bag of Mardi Gras beads, and some syrup and powdered creamer that I mixed together for an adhesive. Lulu is nine years old. Last week, she went to the hospital for an ultrasound, MRI, and then surgery to remove a lump on her leg. Lulu, we’re all so proud of you for the great job you did at the hospital!

Submitted by Valentina Micol Carnevali
@Vmicoll
Great and tireless allied workers. In honor of bees that silently and scrupulously maintain biodiversity and conserve nature.

Submitted by Valentina Micol Carnevali
@Vmicoll

The incomparable and humble king of spring. In honor of a Mr. flower, an ally in purifying the
body, it promotes digestion, carries out an anti-inflammatory and detoxifying action and is a
patient ingredient of culinary experimentation in these long closing days.

Submitted by Jennifer Wilkin Penick
@carriagehouseartsandcrafts

To the harbor seals of the San Francisco Bay for their good humor and unpredictable entertainment in difficult times.

Submitted by Jennifer Wilkin Penick
@carriagehouseartsandcrafts

To the dog-walkers of San Francisco, and especially ours, @petsocialsf, for their fearless canine contact and much appreciated assistance.

Submitted by Mick Kligler

To the unnamed bird that thumped against our window in the night and who, in the morning, lay dead on our porch, a small and simple sadness we could wrap in paper towel, and carry into the yard, and bury by the daffodils, which still insist on blooming.

Submitted by Susan Farrington
Instagram: @susan_farrington

 Home. For however you define it.

Submitted by Nate Barton
Instagram: @etannotrab  This medal offers thanks to the Blueridge Parkway for providing solace and fresh air in these difficult times.

Made by Chris Mundy
Commissioned by Jill Kearney
Chris Mundy’s Facebook