2024 Kandler Honoree Nomination

Nominate someone who embodies the spirit of our work for the Kandler award this year! Submit a nomination by Friday, May 15.

Do you know someone who has taken their passion for civil rights and led a lifetime of achievements in Delaware? How about someone who has hit the ground running and is deserving of encouragement as they make their own Delaware mark? Maybe you’ve noticed someone with a deep commitment to justice who has managed to fly under the radar but is deserving of every honor. Well, this year might be their time to shine.

The Kandler Awards have honored the indomitable spirit of former ACLU of Delaware President Gerry Kandler for over thirty years. This award is given to two individuals who, like Mr. Kandler, represent the highest commitment to ensuring the civil rights and liberties of all Delawareans.

Honorees can be active in any aspect of civil liberties including, but not limited to, securing our right to vote, ending mass incarceration, ensuring every child receives a quality and equitable education, listening to the needs of immigrants, protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, and any topic area where someone has continuously instilled the ACLU value of justice and liberty for all. Honorees are invited to receive their award with their friends and ACLU supporters at the annual Kandler Memorial Awards Celebration in October.

To nominate someone you know, please submit the form below by Friday, May 17. Nominations are open to the public. You may submit multiple nominations.