Awards and Community Recognition

Journey to Justice has been recognized locally and regionally for its contribution to justice education, community engagement, and transformative learning.

Rev. Kevin Flemming Justice Award (2024)

Leadership Everyone

Journey to Justice received the Rev. Kevin Flemming Justice Award in 2024 from Leadership Everyone. This award honors programs that foster collaboration, civic awareness, and a sustained commitment to equity within the region.

Recognition & Impact

Willie Effie Thomas Award (2025)

Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards

In 2025, Dr. Valerie Stein received the Willie Effie Thomas Award as part of the Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards, presented by the Evansville and Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission.

The award recognizes individuals and programs that foster inclusion, provide meaningful diversity education, and celebrate community diversity. Journey to Justice was honored for its transformative impact on students and the broader community.

These recognitions highlight Journey to Justice as a model of community-engaged learning and a cornerstone of the Social Justice major at the University of Evansville.

Journey to Justice continues to grow through partnerships, student leadership, and community collaboration.