Fellowship Award Presentation

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

A month after having been told that she was the 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 1,350 submissions by the fellowship committee at Running Press Publishers. It was her detailed and inspiring application, which demonstrated her committment and passion to the growing issue of fair trade coffee, that won the hearts and minds of the committee.

◊ Read more about Alex's fellowship plans

Kindred spirits: Fellowship winner Alex Katona meets Colleen Kinder in New York City.

Although Alex was our winner, there were many other great runners-up that were given serious consideration. Many of those who submitted to this fellowship still plan to follow their dream during the Summer of 2005 and we wish them the very best.

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