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Published on 08/10/1998 All articles from this issue

Humanitarian awards set for Sept. 19 at Hidden Villa

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Town Crier Staff Report

Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills has named Michael Pritchard, Pat and Jim Compton and Judge LaDoris Cordell as this year's winners of the Josephine and Frank Duveneck Humanitarian Awards. A special dinner will be held in their honor Sept. 19, at Hidden Villa.

The awards recognize national and local individuals whose lives and accomplishments demonstrate respect for human dignity and diversity and the protection of the natural environment. These values capture the Duveneck's vision and philosophy in founding Hidden Villa and its programs.

Pritchard, a former probation officer and well-known comedian, is this year's national recipient. Pritchard is dedicated to working with children and teens from diverse backgrounds, helping them deal with self-esteem and anger issues. His PBS series and tapes have brought his message to families worldwide.

Regional recipients are Pat and Jim Compton. Reflecting the spirit of the awards, this couple embodies Josephine and Frank Duveneck's partnership. The Comptons both work to protect and conserve the environment, improve human relations and promote international peace and understanding through service on numerous local and international boards.

Judge Cordell, the local recipient, is the first African- American woman to sit on a Superior Court in Northern California. She graduated from Stanford Law School in 1974. In addition to her private practice in East Palo Alto, Cordell was appointed assistant dean for student affairs at Stanford Law School in 1978. As a superior court judge, she has implemented many innovative programs on behalf of children and families.

Los Altos Hills residents Becky and Jim Morgan, well-known names in Silicon Valley, will be presenting the awards. Sarita Berry has been chosen as honorary chairwoman of this year's dinner. Ann Livermore, vice president of Hewlett-Packard, is corporate sponsor chairwoman.

Hidden Villa, a 1600-acre educational farm and wilderness preserve in Los Altos Hills, offers a variety of programs for children and adults and teaches multicultural understanding and environmental awareness. In addition to summer camp and environmental education programs, Hidden Villa operates a series of community programs, a hostel and an extensive organic farm.

Tickets for the awards dinner cost $125 per person, of which $80 is a tax deductible contribution to Hidden Villa. For information, call 949-8652.