• Awarded on: September 24, 2018

In 2005, “Izzy Doll Mama” Shirley O’Connell took up the reins of this project that, in conjunction with related groups, has delivered more than 1.5 million Izzy Dolls to children living in inhospitable conditions worldwide. She promotes the program, leads youth workshops, recruits knitters and coordinates the distribution of dolls with partner organizations, making a difference one doll at a time.