Lori Peek听and the Natural Hazards Center received a $30,000 gift from an anonymous donor to establish a new听Disability and Disasters Award听for the hazards and disaster research and practice community. This award will bring those who care for, study, or advocate on behalf of those with disabilities to the annual Natural Hazards Workshop in Boulder. Sociology graduate students听Heather Champeau听and听Candace Evans听will serve as committee co-chairs, and听Melissa Villarreal听will serve as a committee member. If you are interested in learning more or applying for this new award, please see: 听