Presented annually by Boulder Rotary Club, the Jim Swaeby Peace Award is given to individuals who have made “an outstanding contribution to peace in our community or peace throughout the world,” according to the club. Amadei was formally recognized as the 2025 honoree at a Boulder Rotary meeting last week. It is a call to action.”Amadei started Engineers Without Borders USA roughly 20 years ago while teaching civil engineering at CU Boulder. Amadei said he is interested in becoming a member of Boulder Rotary. What is the gift that you are giving to the world?’” Amadei said.