Friend –

The ACLU of Iowa works to defend everyone's rights—even when it isn't popular, even when no one else will – and we are interested in recognizing a young person who encapsulates that same spirit.

Nominations are now open for the ACLU of Iowa Robert Mannheimer Advocacy Award! It's a $500 cash prize given to a young Iowan aged 14 to 19 who has demonstrated a passion and advocacy for civil liberties, such as:

• Free speech and free expression
• LGBTQ issues
• Immigrants' rights
• Racial justice
• Gender equality
• Reproductive rights
• Religious freedom
• Disability rights
• Government and technology issues

Who Can Make a Nomination:

Anyone familiar with a young person's accomplishments is encouraged to nominate one or multiple young people. That means parents, teachers, guardians, religious leaders, advocacy groups, community leaders, another young person, and others may make a nomination. A young person may also submit their own nomination.

How to Make a Nomination:

The Robert Mannheimer Advocacy Award nomination form.

If you have technical difficulties or questions while accessing the form or submitting your nomination, please reach out to us at [email protected] or 515-207-5448.

Completed nomination forms must be received by Sunday, January 15.

Please share this opportunity widely!

With appreciation,

Erica Dubin-Barz
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Community Engagement Associate, ACLU of Iowa