Interfaith Social Justice Awards

JRLC confers two Interfaith Social Justice Awards at its annual Day on the Hill. The Lawrence D. Gibson Interfaith Social Justice Award is given to an individual, and the Interfaith Social Justice Community Award is given to a congregation or organization. In addition, iCAN often recognizes one of its Key Advocates for outstanding children's advocacy work with its Key Advocate of the Year Award.

JRLC's interfaith social justice awards recognize work done in an interfaith context that moves members of a community to effective public action. Nominations for the 2014 awards will begin in late 2013. To nominate an individual or organization or Key Advocate please use this form. Yes, you can nominate yourself or your congregation/organization!

Past Awardees

2013
Gov. Al Quie
Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness, Minneapolis

2012
Terry Schoonover

2011
Joänne Tromiczak-Neid
Caring in Common, White Bear Lake

2010
Rev. Dr. James Gertmenian
St. Stephen's Human Rights, Minneapolis

2009
Sr. Mary Heinen
St. Francis of Assisi FaithJustice Team, Rochester

2008
Dr. Ellen Raeker
Justice Circle, Moorhead

2007
Nonnie Andre
CHUM, Duluth

2006
Karen Fitzpatrick
SE MN Cares, Rochester

2005
Mr. John DeHarpporte
West Metro Faith Communities in Action, Wayzata

2004
Ms. Evelyn Belmer
Congregations in Partnership for Public Witness, Mankato