Shriver Award Recipients


The Sargent Shriver Award for Equal Justice honors individuals who have contributed greatly to the cause of justice for people in poverty.  Named after the founder of the Shriver Center, this award recognizes the extraordinary spirit, talent, leadership, and commitment that are associated with Sargent Shriver in promoting the American concept of “equal justice for all.”  Mr. Shriver inspires individuals to action, employing commonsense strategies through law, policy, and individual action to further the ideals of a just and humane society.

Shriver Award Recipients


2010

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder

2009

Barbara T. Bowman
William E. Lowry

2008

Rev. Addie Wyatt

2007

Hon. George McGovern

2006

Raul Yzaguirre

2005

Jeffrey D. Sachs
Morgan Spurlock

2004

Helen Thomas
Frederick H. Cohen
Hon. Marc H. Morial

2003

Hon. Abner J. Mikva

2002

Harry Belafonte
Hon. Alexis M. Herman

2001

Rep. John Lewis

2000

Hon. Mickey Kantor
Father Theodore Hesburgh