2024 Kandler Awards Celebration Sponsorship

Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor the work of members of the community who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.

This year we are so pleased to be honoring Dr. Ann Aviles, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware and Co-Chair of the HOMES Campaign DE, and La Esperanza, the second largest multi-service agency for Hispanic immigrants in Delaware. We are also celebrating Arnold & Porter attorney Peta Gordon with the Darrow Award for her exceptional contributions to education equity in Delaware.

We are once again holding a hybrid event. Our main celebration will take place in-person in New Castle County, and another in-person celebration option will take place in Sussex County – or you can watch the event virtually via our Zoom livestream from wherever you’d like!

For individual ticket purchases, please visit the ticketing form.

Sponsorship levels

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000

  • 12 tickets
  • Speaking opportunity at the event
  • Priority name placement on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
  • One year membership to the Amicus Society
  • Logo and name promoted on ACLU Delaware social media
  • Logo and name appears in promotional material
  • Special recognition in program visual display

Protector of Freedom: $5,000

  • 10 tickets
  • Priority placement of name on ACLU-DE website list of sponsors
  • One year membership to the Amicus Society
  • Logo and name promoted on ACLU-DE social media
  • Logo and name appears in promotional material
  • Special recognition in program visual display

Defender of Liberty: $2,500

  • 8 tickets
  • Priority name placement on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
  • Logo and name promoted on ACLU Delaware social media
  • Special recognition in program visual display

Partner in Justice: $1,500

  • 6 tickets
  • Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
  • Special recognition in program visual display

Advocate: $1,000

  • 4 tickets
  • Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors

Champion: $500

  • 2 tickets
  • Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
  • Available to individual & non-profit sponsors only

Tuesday, October 15

In-person events: 6 - 9 p.m.
Virtual event: 7 - 8 p.m.

Carriage House at Rockwood Park
4671 Washington Street Extension,
Wilmington, DE 19809


Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
7 Club House Dr,
Ocean View, DE 19970


Virtual attendance available via Zoom

For questions, or if you will need accessibility accommodations, contact Melissa Bryson, development director, at mbryson@aclu-de.org or (302) 654-5326 x 102.

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