Strengthening Democracy Awards 2021: ‘Character in the Collective’

Civic Nebraska celebrated its eighth annual Strengthening Democracy Awards on April 29 by pairing a rousing keynote speech from Eric Liu with inspiring stories of Nebraskans fortifying our shared civic life.
Strengthening Democracy: 2021 Outstanding Student Leaders

Anna Castro, Armon’e Dean, Christopher Gonzalez-Donis, and Neira Brandt are our 2021 Outstanding Student Leaders.
Strengthening Democracy: Erica Kobza

Erica Kobza is our 2021 Outstanding Youth Engagement honoree.
Strengthening Democracy: Janell Walther

Janell Walther is our 2021 Outstanding Civic Health Partner.
Strengthening Democracy: Ja Keen Fox

Ja Keen Fox is our 2021 Defender of Democracy.
We wrote a book: Introducing ‘Reclaiming We’

Written by Civic Nebraska, RECLAIMING WE is an easy-to-read guidebook highlighting straightforward acts that any and all of us can perform on behalf of American democracy.
Strengthening Democracy: Cory Epler

Cory Epler is our 2021 Outstanding Administrator.
Strengthening Democracy: Michelle Clifford

Michelle Clifford is our 2021 Outstanding Educator.
Our 2021 Strengthening Democracy Awards winners are …

The 2021 Strengthening Democracy Awards honorees include educators, advocates, students, and everyday Nebraskans who demonstrate exceptional civic leadership and who embody Civic Nebraska’s vision of a collaborative, innovative society.
Strengthening Democracy Award nominations due March 31

Who builds civic life in your community? Tell us about them, and they could be honored on April 29 at Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards celebration.