The annual Making Democracy Work Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to our community through the advancement of democracy and civic engagement. All community members are invited to submit a nomination. Submit a Nomination for the 2025 Making Democracy Work Award The nomination period closes September 11, 2025 at midnight. The honoree will be asked to attend our Annual Holiday Party to receive the award (date between December 1 and 5 to be confirmed). Please send any inquries to league@lwvsouthbend.org.
Honorees
Charles Leone
2024
2023
Charlotte Pfeifer-Gillam (left)
2022
Dr. Ellyn Stecker
2021
Karen White
2020
Cheryl Ashe
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2019
Oletha Jones (right)
2018
Nanci Flores (right)
2017
Tony Flora (right)
2016
Diana Hess (left)
2015
The Honorable Michael G. Gotsch, Sr. (right)
2014
Richard Pfeil (center)
2013
Jack Colwell (right)