Mary Iron Cloud Award

In Seventh Circuit CASA’s infancy, Mary Iron Cloud became the first Native American Court Appointed Special Advocate in 1992. Over the eight week training period she traveled over 1,280 miles to attend. Mary was a representative for Native peoples at CASA, at events, and in the courtroom. Even when she was sick with cancer, she would attend court via the phone.

The first award was given to the Iron Cloud family in 1996 after Mary’s passing, this award is presented each year in her honor.

2024 Recipient of the Mary Iron Cloud Award:

Sandra White Shield

Previous Mary Iron Cloud Recipients include:

2021       Martha Rodriguez

2019       Ann Hodgman

2018       Bettie Poljansek

2016       Loran White

2015       Ron Coomes

2014       Myron Longden

2013       LaRece Lien-Shattuck

2012       Tom & Carol Lefler

2011       Mickey Snook

2010       Bettie Poljansek

2009       Carol Long

2008       Sheila Troxel Snyder

2007       Jeff Babbe

2006       Ron Bengs

2005       Fran Hatfield

2004       Carl Schorn

2003       Jerry McGovern

2001       Mary Knauer

2000       Darla Crown

 

1996       Iron Cloud Family

               in memory of Mary