The New American Hero Awards
New Americans are the heroes saving our democracy.
We’re here to honor them.
Each year, the New American Hero Awards (NAHA) brings together the brightest and boldest leaders in our movement to honor those of immigrant backgrounds who are driving transformative change in our democracy.
This annual event is more than just a celebration—it is a powerful call to uplift and amplify the voices shaping our nation’s future.
During Immigrant Heritage Month in 2025, New American Leaders will be celebrated our 11th annual New American Hero Awards!
We were thrilled to honor Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman and Phoenix City Councilmember Anna Hernandez for this year’s festivities!
Thank you to the 2025 New American Hero Awards who made our festivities possible!
Champion Sponsors
Hero Sponsors
Advocate Sponsors
Host Committee Co-Chairs
Hon. Andy Levin and Mary Freeman, Bali Kumar, Maria Javier, David Sanchez, Carisa De Anda, Ross Morales Rocketto, Carolyn Sauvage-Mar and Jerome Sauvage, Anil Kalhan, Andrey Ostrovsky
Host Committee Members
Shantanu Agrawal and Kavita Parikh, Christian Arana, Regine Conde Beauboeuf, Ianthe Metzger
Past Honorees
2025
- Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman
- Phoenix City Councilmember Anna Hernandez
2024
- U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro
- Michigan State Senator & Assistant Majority Leader Darrin Camilleri
- Jefferson County School Board Trustee Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i
2023
- U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng
- Colorado State Senator Julie Gonzales
- Portland, Maine City Councilor Pious Ali
2021
- 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