The New England First Amendment Coalition honors each year individuals who have promoted and defended the First Amendment throughout the region and advocated for the public's right to know about government.

The Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award is given to an individual from one of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) who has fought for information crucial to the public’s understanding of its community or what its government is doing (or not doing) on its behalf. The candidate should have shown tenacity or bravery in the face of difficulty in obtaining information that the public has a right to know.

To nominate yourself or someone else, please complete the form below.

Nominations must be received on or before September 5, 2025. Please confirm receipt of nomination if not otherwise notified.