2026 Winners

Dr. Chatman’s goal is to instill confidence, leadership skills, and a sense of purpose.

Brian Whitecalf knows that schools aren’t just buildings, they’re lifelines for society’s most vulnerable.

Through the founding of his Emanuel Jackson Senior (EJS) Project, Dupree has made hands-on advocacy for youth in his hometown of Delray Beach, Florida, his life’s mission.

This nonprofit initiative, founded in 2021 by Executive Director TinaMaria Fernández, serves Lincoln County, Nebraska’s large Latino community, addressing issues marginalized groups face with access to with essential services.

Girls Inc. continues Futrell’s mission to strike down bias and stereotypes for women of all backgrounds.

The efforts of Cortes-Mills and CIRA are saving lives and continuing the glorious American tradition of organized labor.

The perfect continuation of Reano’s legacy is the work of The Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC), created to give the Native population living in the greater Omaha and Lincoln metro areas access to quality health care.

Carrying the trailblazing torch that Uribe proudly held high, The Fairness Campaign, Kentucky’s oldest LGBTQ+ advocacy group, under the direction of Chris Hartman, is helping youth step out of the shadows, encouraging everyone to see the light of equality.

This coalition of Latino activists, civic leaders, and attorneys was founded in 2014 to impact the crisis facing those who’ve come to the United States to make a way out of no way.

For nearly three decades, Education Minnesota has been a leading voice for justice and excellence in public education across the state.