The New American Hero Awards
New Americans are the heroes saving our democracy.
We’re here to honor them.
One night each year, the brightest, boldest leaders in our movement come together at the annual New American Hero Awards. Celebrating our movement’s work and supporting our fellow leaders, this event recognizes the democracy-saving efforts of people like us.
We have postponed our 2022 New American Hero Awards until 2023 and look forward to sharing more details soon. If you have any questions about the process or to learn more about this annual event, please connect with Dani Mitchell, the executive assistant to the president and office manager for New American Leaders.
Past Honorees
2021 - Virtual Event
- U.S. Congressman Joe Neguse
- U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
- Arizona State Representative Raquel Terán
- Worthington, Ohio School Board Member Sam Shim
- New American Leaders’ Founder Sayu Bhojwani
2019
- U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar
- Virginia State Delegate Kathy Tran
- New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz
2018
- U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
- Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym
- Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea
2017
- Anaheim, CA City Council Member Jose Moreno
- Arizona State Representative Athena Salman
- Texas State Representative Gene Wu
2016
- U.S. Representative Norma Torres
- Colorado State Representative Joe Salazar
- Boston City Council President Michelle Wu
2015
- U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
- California State Senator Ricardo Lara
- New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito
2014
- U.S. Representative Mark Takano
- Colorado State Senator Jessie Ulibarri
- New York State Supreme Court Justice Doris Ling-Cohan
2013
- U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono
- Michigan State Representative Rashida Tlaib
- Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez