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Blog of Zenos Frudakis

Welcome to the blog of Zenos Frudakis. You'll find news about the latest sculptures, information about the sculpture process, behind the scenes in the Frudakis studio, and personally guided tours of the sculptures of Philadelphia.

Clarence Darrow Award

July 2, 2025 Cher Skoubo
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Clarence Darrow Award Sculpture

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a private, nonprofit organization, established the Clarence Darrow Special Recognition Award to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to free thought or the separation of church and state. The Clarence Darrow Award is a trophy-size version of the Clarence Darrow life-size bronze statue created by the artist Zenos Frudakis.

Award Figure Sculpture
Size: 17 inches
Media: Bronze on verde stone base
Location: Private Collection of Award Winners

Past Recipients

  • 2024 Michelle Goldberg

  • 2023 Elie Mystal

  • 2022 Jim Hightower

  • 2021 Linda Greenhouse

  • 2020 Ed Asner

  • 2019 U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin

  • 2018 John de Lancie


For a Complete List of Winners, go to: The Freedom From Religion Foundation


Related Sculptures:

  • Clarence Darrow, statue and relief sculpture

  • Clarence Darrow, portrait sculpture


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Forward Award

June 15, 2023 Zenos Frudakis
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Forward Award Sculpture

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has established the Foward Special Recognition Award to honor deserving supporters of free thought or the separation of church and state. Zenos Frudakis created the Foward Award sculpture that is given to each award recipient. Shown in photo: Cecile Richards (on right), the former President of Planned Parenthood received the Forward Award, and sculptor Zenos Frudakis.

Award Figure Sculpture
Size: 17 inches
Media: Bronze on stone base
Location: Private Collection of Award Winners


Past Recipients

  • 2023 – Mary Ziegler

  • 2022 – Amy Hagstrom Miller

  • 2021 – Gloria Steinem

  • 2021 – Margaret Atwood

  • 2019 – Nancy Northup

  • 2018 – Cecile Richards

  • 2017 – Katha Pollitt

  • 2016 – Rafida Bonya Ahmed


For a Complete List of Winners, go to: The Freedom From Religion Foundation


In the Media

  • Abortion Rights Expert on FFRF Sunday TV Show

  • Leading Abortion Rights Activist on FFRF Sunday TV Show

  • Gloria Steinem showcases FFRF’s 2020 convention

  • Secular Survivor of Terror Attack

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Arnie Award
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  • Press Release
    • Jan 6, 2021 “The Monument Man:” Renowned Sculptor Zenos Frudakis to Be Featured on Public Television’s Articulate with Jim Cotter
    • Aug 6, 2020 Commemorative Bronze Statue of Frank “Sandy” Tatum by Philadelphia Sculptor Zenos Frudakis installed at Harding Park in time for PGA Championship
    • Mar 29, 2016 The first larger-than-life-sized bronze of Frederick Law Olmsted created for North Carolina Arboretum
    • Feb 11, 2016 Famed Lawyer Clarence Darrow to be Memorialized for the First Time at the Site of Legendary Scopes “Monkey” Trial
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