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The 29th Annual American Courage Awards will be hosted on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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This signature event honors individuals, groups, and corporations whose extraordinary courage and commitment have advanced civil rights and strengthened our communities.
This year’s honorees reflect the spirit of courage, unity, and justice at the heart of our mission. Their work reminds us why standing together is more important than ever—and why your presence at this celebration matters.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, recognition, and community.
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The American Courage Award honors an individual, company, or organization that has shown extraordinary courage or commitment to civil rights—whether by taking an important stand, overcoming extraordinary challenges, or breaking new ground through art, activism, or journalism.
Learn more about the 2025 American Courage Award honorees.
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The Changemaker Award highlights those who serve as catalysts for progress, inspiring action that creates meaningful change at the local or national level for Asian American communities.
Learn more about the 2025 Changemaker Award honorees.
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The Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award celebrates a youth advocate whose leadership reflects compassion, resilience, and dedication to uplifting Asian American communities. Named in honor of former Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta, this award carries forward his trailblazing legacy of service and advocacy.
Learn more about the 2025 Spirit Award honoree.
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Our Sponsors
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
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PROTECTOR
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
State Farm
T-Mobile
DEFENDER
Anonymous
Stephen and Jocelyn Kho
Jenner & Block
NCTA
Perkins Coie
Sony Corporation of America
Scott & Linda Mar Weidman
The Walt Disney Company
WilmerHale
ADVOCATE
Marriott International
Maynard Nexsen
ACTIVIST
Abercrombie & Associates, LLC
Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP
Olson Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray LLC
If you would like to become an event sponsor, please contact Marie Nguyen, Director of Development at
[email protected] and cc: [email protected].
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC works to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
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