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.
JRLC's interfaith social justice awards recognize work done in an interfaith context that moves members of a community to effective public action. Yes, you can nominate yourself or your congregation/organization!
Past Awardees
2019 (pictured above)
Joan Wittman
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
2017
Kathy Langer
Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Rochester
2015
Mark Haase
Detroit Lakes Human Trafficking Working Group
2014
James D. Soderberg
Riverside Hope Student Group, Al-Amal School, Fridley
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
John DeHarpporte
West Metro Faith Communities in Action, Wayzata
2004
Evelyn Belmer
Congregations in Partnership for Public Witness, Mankato