The Third Annual Defenders of the Innocent Awards Reception
The Third Annual Defenders of the Innocent Award Reception will be held on May 24, 2010. The reception will be held in the Illinois Executive Mansion between 5:00-7:00 PM.
Awards Reception: Slideshow
Awards Reception: Video
Profiles in Courage Awards
Former ISP Lt. Ed Cisowski, former Deputy Illinois Attorney General Mary Hayes (Brigid Kenney) and former DuPage County Sheriff Detective John Sam for their personal sacrifices in the Cruz Case.
Pro Bono Awards
- Feldman, Wasser, Draper & Cox - for their work on the McMillen case
- Gates, Wise & Schlosser, P.C. - for their work on the Slover case
Sponsorship Levels
- Sustainer - $5000+
- Advocate - $2500+
- Friend - $1000+
- Sponsor - $500+
- Supporter - $250+
- Individual tickets - $100
Invitation and RSVP Form
Download a copy of the invitation and RSVP form (pdf). Please respond by Monday, May 17, 2010.
The event is being underwritten by a generous donor. All contributions will go in their entirety directly to the work of the Downstate Illinois Innocence Project.
For more information, please contact Rhonda Keech, Project Coordinator, at 217/206-7989.