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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 were 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 were 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 came 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.

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 Sponsors

            Huntington Bank Logo

Champion Sponsors

Comcast Logo            AFSCME logo

Hero Sponsors
Insperity Logo                   PepsiCo logo

Host Committee
Kavita Parikh and Shantanu Agrawal, Carisa De Anda, Regine Beauboeuf, Ann Griffith and Steve Hollingworth, Maria Javier, Anil Kalhan, Bali Kumar, David Lee, Mammen Group Inc, Jessica Delos Reyes, Carolyn Sauvage-Mar and Jerome Sauvage.

Past Honorees

2023

2021

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

New American Leaders carefully evaluates each individual nominated for a New American Hero Award. Our process includes a review of their engagement with immigrant communities, their commitment to our values, and their actions to create a stronger, more inclusive democracy up to the year in which they were honored. 
 
If you would like to nominate someone for a New American Hero Award, please submit your nomination here. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact info@newamericanleaders.org.