The Edward S. Allen Award
The Edward S. Allen Award recognizes key Iowans who have left a significant civil liberties legacy.
This award is named after the founder of the ACLU of Iowa, Edward S. Allen, an Iowa State University math professor and a pioneer civil libertarian.
In contrast to our other awards that recognize particular contributions in the year that they are given, the Allen Award is only given in years where there are one or more appropriate recipients. While the ACLU of Iowa staff and board work tirelessly to defend civil liberties, we cannot do it alone, and it is important to recognize members of our community who give of their own time to expand and protect civil liberties in our state.
Winners
2019: Casey Gradischnig
2018: Donna Red Wing
2017: Mary Campos, Joy Corning