Fellowship Award Presentation 2008

Author Colleen Kinder presents fellowship winner Josh Roberts with a $5,000 check.

On August 13th, 2008 our Delay the Real World Fellowship winner Josh Roberts came to New York City to meet author Colleen Kinder to share an all-American cuisine of mac ’n’ cheese, BBQ ribs and more, to reflect his travels across the U.S. as he continues to interview average Americans about their personal political views. Also in attendance was Daniela Papi, our 2006 DTRW winner and founder of PEPY Ride, to show her support. Josh was presented with a check for $5,000 to help fund his artistic endeavor of writing and producing a play based on his interviews sometime in the early part of 2009.

Josh was chosen by the fellowship committee from over 650 submissions on behalf of Running Press Publishers. His application was filled with enthusiasm and optimism for not just our differences as individuals, but also for what we Americans have in common. After meeting Josh in person, we whole-heartedly support his goal of presenting the American political landscape in the form of a play to show just who we are and what makes us such a complex nation.

◊ Read more about Josh Roberts

◊ Visit Josh’s “One State, Two State” Audio Blog

Fellowship Award Presentation 2007

Author Colleen Kinder presents fellowship winner Andrew Morgan with a $3,500 check.

On August 20th, 2007 our Delay the Real World Fellowship winner Andrew Morgan came to New York City to meet author Colleen Kinder to eat sushi and talk about his upcoming two-year bike tour from New Jersey to Cairo. Andrew was presented with a check for $3,500 to help fund his goal of introducing young schoolchildren from different parts of the world to one another using video and the power of the Internet.

Andrew is a school teacher who was chosen by the fellowship committee from over 500 submissions on behalf of Running Press Publishers. As explained in his application, Andrew’s desire to take time off to use a new medium as his teaching tool, convinced the committee that his intentions were sincere and most unique. Meeting Andrew in person only solidified those feelings.

◊ Read more about Andrew Morgan

◊ Visit Andrew’s “Teacher on Two Wheels” Blog

Fellowship Award Presentation 2006

Author Colleen Kinder presents fellowship winner Daniela Papi with a $3,000 check.

On July 18th, 2006 our Delay the Real World Fellowship winner Daniela Papi came to New York City to meet author Colleen Kinder where they dined, shared travel stories, and discussed her organization PEPY Ride and the bike tours she conducts throughout the year. Daniela was presented with a check for $3,000 to support her mission to help children in Cambodia obtain bicycles so that they may attend school.

Daniela was chosen from over 600 submissions by the fellowship committee on behalf of Running Press Publishers. The passion and dedication outlined within her application impressed the committee and the more that was learned about her non-profit organization, the more it was clear that this was our 2006 winner.

◊ Read more about Daniela Papi

◊ August 2006: PEPY Ride launches YouTube channel

Fellowship Award Presentation 2005

Author Colleen Kinder presents 2005 fellowship winner Alex Katona with a $2,500 check.

Our 2005 Delay the Real World Fellowship winner, Alexandra Katona, came to New York City to meet author Colleen Kinder for dinner, good conversation, and to be officially presented with a check for $2,500.

Alex was selected from over 1,300 submissions by the fellowship committee on behalf of Running Press Publishers. Her detailed and inspiring application demonstrated her commitment to the growing issue of fair trade coffee and won the hearts and minds of the committee.

◊ Read more about Alex Katona

Thanks to all who took the time to share their dream and for making this fellowship a great success!