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.
In 2024, we are thrilled to host our 10th annual New American Hero Awards on June 27th at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in the heart of Washington, DC! We will be joined by elected officials, community and business leaders, New American Leaders alumni, and political leaders from across the country for an evening full of music, art, and dancing. But most importantly, we will come together to recognize our 2024 honorees Michigan State Representative Darrin Camilleri, Jefferson, California Elementary School Board Trustee Manūfou Liaiga-Anoa’i, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and the incredible contributions of all immigrants to our democracy, including our soon-to-be-announced 2024 honorees.
The only thing we are missing is you!
RSVP and get your ticket today! Spaces will go quickly so be sure to save your spot at the can’t-miss party of the summer.
Want to help take our celebrations to the next level? Please see our sponsorship packet for more information on how you can join us in recognizing this year’s trailblazing leaders.
A special thanks to our 2024 sponsors and host committee for supporting our movement and bringing the 2024 New American Hero Awards to life!
Benefactor Sponsor
Champion Sponsor
Hero Sponsor
Host Committee
Maria Javier, Kavita Parikh and Shantanu Agrawal, Carolyn Sauvage-Mar and Jerome Sauvage, Anil Kalhan, Ann Griffith and Steve Hollingworth, and Regine Beauboeuf.
Past Honorees
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