Delaware Business Times unveils 2024 Mitchell Award class [Video]

The Delaware Business Times is excited to announce the second class of the Mitchell Awards, individuals in the First State who have demonstrated leadership and success in building bridges between communities despite race, gender and social status.

Named for the late Delaware civil rights pioneers Littleton and Jane Mitchell, the Mitchell Awards showcase those who are championing efforts to educate, inspire and impact communities across the state. This award is intended for those who work tirelessly to create opportunities for all Delawareans.

The late Mitchells had a long history in working for equal rights in Delaware through a difficult period in the state’s history, including the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case that desegregated all American schools.

Nominations were open to the public with final honorees chosen by the Mitchell Awards Committee officials after considering each application.

“Throughout this process, I have been in awe of the stories of Delawareans that put in the work in …