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The Spirit of America Award
The Spirit of America Award, which is co-sponsored by NCSS and Social Studies School Service, was created to give recognition to an individual who has made a significant contribution that exemplifies the “American Democratic Spirit.” The award honors persons who follow their conscience and act against current thinking in order to stand up for equity, freedom, and the American spirit of justice.
2021 Award Winner
Florent Groberg is the recipient of the 2021 Spirit of America Award. Born in France, Groberg moved to Bethesda, Maryland when he was 12 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2001. He attended University of Maryland, College Park where he competed in varsity track and cross country. In May 2006, Groberg graduated from UMD with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice.
List of previous award winners:
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