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.
2023 New American Hero Awards
A rooftop party in our nation’s capital during Immigrant Heritage Month? Count us in! Join us for a New American Leaders family reunion at the New American Hero Awards on June 22, 2023. We’ll be joined by our incredible honorees including Congresswoman Grace Meng, Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales, Portland, Maine City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Temp Pious Ali, and other community leaders (folks like you!) from across the country to celebrate our movement, recent achievements, and each other.
Save your spot at this can’t-miss event—get your tickets today!
Scheduling & Dates
New American Hero Awards: Thursday June 22, 2023: 6PM – 9PM
Power & Policy: Friday June 23, 2023: 8AM – 2PM
A special thanks to our 2023 sponsors!
2023 Benefactor Sponsor
2023 Champion Sponsor
2023 Hero Sponsors
2023 Advocate Sponsors
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Host Committee
- Paul Ajegba
- Dayo Akinyemi
- Regine Beauboef
- Ann Griffith and Steve Hollingworth
- Maria Javier
- Anil Kalhan
- Bali Kumar
- David Lee
- Kavita Parikh and Shantanu Agrawal
- Carolyn Sauvage-Mar and Jerome Sauvage
- Najeeba Syeed, Augsburg University
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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