Each year, Civic Nebraska’s Strengthening Democracy Awards recognize Nebraskans whose work embodies the spirit of a more modern and robust democracy. Among our 2022 honorees are educators, administrators, students, and everyday Nebraskans. We’ll officially honor the winners on June 9, but before then, here’s a chance to learn a bit more about what makes them special.
Civic Nebraska honors Jennifer Yi-We Hernandez as its 2022 Voting Rights Guardian for her innovation to ensure accessibility to voting for vulnerable community members.
Jennifer, of Omaha, had already built a reputation as an active, involved community member by 2020. But by the time the pivotal election year came around, so had the COVID-19 pandemic – severely limiting many Nebraskans’ mobility and ability to interact with others. It also created worries of pushing voter participation downward.
