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Making Democracy Work Award

 

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

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Charles Leone

2024

C Pfeifer 2023 MDW Honoree with A Lidinsky

2023

Charlotte Pfeifer-Gillam (left)

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2022

Dr. Ellyn Stecker

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2021

Karen White

2020

Cheryl Ashe

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2019

Oletha Jones (right)

2018

Nanci Flores (right)

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2017

Tony Flora (right)

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2016

Diana Hess (left)

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2015

The Honorable Michael G. Gotsch, Sr. (right)


2014

Richard Pfeil (center)

2013

Jack Colwell (right)