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


2005

Jeffrey 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