Each year we remember former ACLU-DE President Gerald "Gerry" E. Kandler (1932-1985) and honor the work of members of the community who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.
Our Online Silent Auction is Open for Bids!
Whether or not you attend the Kandler Awards Celebration, we welcome you to celebrate with us by checking out the silent auction! The auction is open for bidding now, and will close at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15.
To view our full selection and place your bids, click the button below!
This year we are so pleased to be honoring Dr. Ann Aviles, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware and Co-Chair of the HOMES Campaign DE, and La Esperanza, a multi-service, bi-cultural and bilingual agency specifically dedicated to serving Hispanic communities in Sussex County. Both Dr. Aviles and La Esperanza embody a passion and motivation for justice and an unwavering commitment to the values of the ACLU-DE, just as Gerry Kandler did. We are grateful to have such incredible leadership, both in our organization’s past and in our community’s present, and to honor both Dr. Aviles’ and La Esperanza’s work during this year’s celebration.
The prestigious law firm Arnold & Porter was instrumental counsel to secure millions in essential school funding through the Delawareans for Educational Opportunity vs Carney. For her individual contributions, the ACLU of Delaware is honoring Arnold & Porter attorney Peta Gordon with the 2024 Clarence Darrow Award at this year's Kandler Awards Celebration. The Darrow Award is given to a member of the legal community who has made exceptional contributions to a cause for justice.
Join us for this exciting evening of hors d’oeuvres and beverages with our valued community members, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware! This year's event will again have a virtual component, so you can celebrate with us in-person or virtually from your home. However you prefer to celebrate, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about and engage with the work of the ACLU of Delaware.
For questions, or if you need accessibility accomodations to attend, reach out to Melissa Bryson at [email protected].
EVENT TIMES:
Tuesday, October 15
In-person events: 6 - 9 p.m.
Virtual event: 7 - 8 p.m.
LOCATIONS:
Carriage House at Rockwood Park
4671 Washington Street Extension,
Wilmington, DE 19809
Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
7 Club House Dr
Ocean View, DE 19970
Virtual attendance available via Zoom.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters!
PROTECTORS OF FREEDOM
Joan Kandler
Ross, Aronstam, & Moritz LLP
PARTNERS IN JUSTICE
Incyte
Faegre Drinker
David and Sally McBride
Morris Nichols Arsht & Tunnell
Planned Parenthood of Delaware
Amy Simmerman
ADVOCATES
Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Highmark
WSFS
Marion & Lawrence Hamermesh
Elizabeth McGeever
Tom and Jennifer O'Brien
Lynne Kielhorn
CHAMPIONS
Paul Baumbach
Mike and Katie Brickner
Melissa Bryson
Sharon Borton
Kate Cowperthwait
Kathy Epler
Ariel and Benjamin Gruswitz
Lynda Holup
Nan Hunter
Grace and Blair Messner
Ellen and Bob Meyer
Norman Monhait and Marcia Halperin
Don Peterson and Jeffrey Richman
Jeffrey Raffel
Melva and Leland Ware
VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPORTER
The Arsht-Cannon Fund
