OCTOBER 7, 2011
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administered by Willamette Week, which
recognizes outstanding young adults who
devote their time and work to charitable
nonprofit organizations.
The Skidmore Prize comes with a $4,000
personal grant, and the chance to speak
at a City Club of Portland Friday Forum.
PHAME—Pacific Honored Artists, Musi
cians and Entertainers—was founded in
1984 to support the development of skills
and self-esteem in adults with developmental
disabilities through education and participa
tion in performing and fine arts. Beaudoin
took over as the nonprofit’s executive direc
tor in 2010.
“My greatest hope with this recognition
is that it will raise awareness not only of
PHAM E and our inspiring student artists,
but of the need for positive recognition,
support and encouragement of adults with
developmental disabilities everywhere,”
said Beaudoin.
Since Beaudoin’s arrival, PHAM E’s bud
get has nearly doubled, and the organiza
tion’s annual summer production of Grease at
Mt. Hood Community College this year at
PHAM E Academy continues its climb tracted almost 1,000 attendees—three times
as a valuable nonprofit organization in the as many as in years past. But, as Beaudoin
Portland metro area, most recently with pointed out, achieving success has not been
the announcement of executive director a solo effort.
Stephen Marc Beaudoin being awarded
“I'm buoyed in my work by a first-rate
the Skidmore Prize. Beaudoin was one of board of directors, a remarkable staff, a big
four winners of the award, sponsored and and growing corps of dedicated donors and
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p.m. at Bridge City Comics (3725 N. Mis
sissippi Ave.).
In other local publishing news, the 31st
edition of We'Moon— Gaia Rhythms for Wo-
myn (Mother Tongue Ink, 2011) has been
released. We’Moon 2012—this year dubbed
“Chrysalis”—is a beautiful collection of wom
en’s creative work, including poetry, painting,
inspirational creative writing and more.
Tie iconic datebook and astrological moon
calendar contains 150 original works from
contributors worldwide under the theme
“Chrysalis,” reimagined from Tarot Card
#12—-The 1 hinged One. The works are to rep
resent birthplace/deathplace, and where old
forms dissolve and new life begins.
We'Moon 2012— Chrysalis is on sale now at
booksellers worldwide. For more information
about We'Moon, visit wemoon.ws.
— Ryan J. Prado
Beaudoin Receives
Skidmore Prize for
Leadership at PHAME
volunteers, and by the families, caregivers
and friends of the amazing student artists
and performers that we serve at PHAM E,”
said Beaudoin.
PHAME was also recently honored with
a City of Portland “Making a Difference”
award in the nonprofit category. These awards
are given to recognize people, businesses and
nonprofits that make outstanding contribu
tions that have helped improve the lives of
those with disabilities. Recipients are selected
by the Connecting Communities Coali
tion under the leadership of Commissioner
Amanda Fritz. PHAME staff will accept the
award at this year’s Connecting Communities
event Tiursday, October 20 at the Lloyd Cen
ter Doubletree Hotel.
With all the accolades rolling in to
PHAME this year, Beaudoin was quick to
point to the resiliency of the students as the
focal point for the organization’s success.
“Tie student artists and performers at
PHAME are a source of constant joy and in
spiration,” said Beaudoin. “I feel completely
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