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. 2026 Nominations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-JkaaHA9lLYEnzULt_JFXAgvCxEzz1PIiz8RfN_GS8d3oFw/viewform The nomination period closes October 22,2026 at midnight. The honoree will be asked to attend our Annual Holiday Party to receive the award December 3rd at the League's Annual Holiday Party. 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)