Coalition of Immokalee Workers - Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition

The CIW has received a wide array of honors and recognition, including:

• 2012 Growing Green Award, Natural Resources Defense Council, for leaders and innovators in the field of sustainable food and agriculture.
• 2010 TIP Hero Award, U.S. Department of State. On the occasion of the State Department's release of the 10th annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, which for the first time included the United States in its rankings. In recognition of "perseverance against slavery operations in the U.S. agricultural industry" and "determination to eliminate forced labor in supply chains."
• 2010 People of the Year, Fort Myers (FL) News-Press, in recognition of the CIW's "years of groundbreaking advocacy" and "landmark efforts, which have far-ranging implications beyond Southwest Florida."
• 2010 Adela Dwyer-St. Thomas of Villanova Peace Award, Villanova University, Center for Peace & Justice Education.
• 2008 Sister Margaret Cafferty Development of People Award, Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
• 2007 Anti-Slavery Award, Anti-Slavery International of London (world’s oldest human rights organization) for exceptional contribution towards tackling modern-day slavery in the U.S. agricultural industry.
• 2006 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award, Freedom Network USA, for outstanding contributions to combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery in the U.S.
• 2005 Letter of Commendation from F.B.I. Director Robert Mueller.
• 2005 Benny Award, Business Ethics Network, for outstanding contribution to corporate ethics.
• 2005 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Award, World Hunger Year, for leadership in the fight against poverty.
• 2003 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, RFK Memorial Center for Human Rights.
• 2002 NOW Woman of Courage Award, National Organization for Women.
• 1999 Grand Prize Brick Award, Rolling Stone magazine and Do Something Foundation.
• 1998 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award, Catholic Campaign for Human Development.