Sponsor the 2023 Kandler Awards Celebration
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.
We are thrilled this year to be honoring Beatrice “Bebe” Coker, Leading Civil Rights and Education Advocate, and John Whitelaw, Esq., Advocacy Director, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., for their accomplishments in Delaware. Both Bebe and John embody a passion and motivation for justice just as past ACLU-DE President Gerald "Gerry" E. Kandler’s (1932-1985) unwavering commitment to the values of the ACLU. We are grateful to have such incredible leadership both in our ACLU past and present and to honor Bebe and John during this year’s celebration.
We are once again holding a hybrid event. Our main celebration will take place in-person in Wilmington, 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!
The deadline for all sponsorships is Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
For individual ticket purchases, please visit the ticketing form.
Sponsorship levels
Protector of Freedom: $5,000
- 15 tickets
- Priority placement on ACLU of Delaware's website listing of sponsors
- Logo and name promoted on ACLU of Delaware social media
- Logo and name appears on welcome screen as participants enter event
- Special recognition in program video
Defender of Liberty: $2,500
- 10 tickets
- Priority name placement on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
- Logo and name promoted on ACLU Delaware social media
- Special recognition in program video
Partner in Justice: $1,500
- 6 tickets
- Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
- Special recognition in program video
Advocate: $1,000
- 4 tickets
- Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
Champion: $500
- Available to individual & non-profit sponsors only
- 2 tickets
- Name included on ACLU Delaware website listing of sponsors
Wednesday, October 18
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
Big Fish Grill Rehoboth
20298 Coastal Hwy,
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Virtual attendance available via Zoom
For questions or more information, contact Melissa Bryson, development director, at mbryson@aclu-de.org or (302) 654-5326 x 102.