Congratulations to our 2024 Elevate Prize Finalists! Learn more about their inspiring work.
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Announcing our 2026 Elevate Prize finalists, 20 changemakers building a better future in real time.
Meet the Finalists!MEET THE 2026 ELEVATE PRIZE FINALISTS
Utkarsh Saxena
Adalat AI
Ai-jen Poo
Caring Across Generations
Megan Bartlett
Center for Healing and Justice through Sport
Mara Fleishman
Chef Ann Foundation
Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Conservation Through Public Health
Almir Koldzic
Counterpoints Arts
Krutika Ravishankar
Farmers for Forests
Aisha Becker-Burrowes
FEMINIST
Hillary Blout
For the People
Vanessa Renae
GirlTREK
Mohamed Ali Diini
Iftin Global
Luana Génot
Instituto Identidades do Brasil
Mónica Ramírez
Justice for Migrant Women
Manu Chopra
Karya
Chris Chatmon
Kingmakers of Oakland
Charlot Magayi
Mukuru Clean Stoves
Flávia Pellegrino
Pacto pela Democracia
Tom Osborn
Shamiri Institute
Shabana Basij-Rasikh
SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan)
Aisha Nyandoro
Springboard To Opportunities
Celebrating Our Most Recent Elevate Prize Founder’s Award Recipient
Join us in congratulating (MCN) and their Co-Founder Sam Vaghar for being awarded the Founder’s Award, recognized for preparing the next generation of social impact leaders. Since 2013, MCN’s flagship Millenium Fellowship has trained 20,000+ students. We proudly honor their commitment to building a more just and hopeful future.
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The Elevate Prize Foundation Earns Recognition for Its Visibility Work!
The Elevate Prize Foundation is celebrating a major visibility win after receiving a Shorty Award and two Silver Anthem Awards for Nevertheless and our Changemakers Should Be Front Page News campaign. We’re honored to see our storytelling recognized and grateful to the Elevate Prize winners who inspire us everyday. And a big thank you to everyone who rallied behind this work and helped bring these wins to life.
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Announcing Sesame Street as our latest Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recipient!
Get to know our latest Elevate Prize Catalyst Award winner, the characters of Sesame Street, honored for their 55-year legacy of helping generations of children grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Presented live on stage at our Make Good Famous Summit, this award celebrates Sesame Street and Sesame Workshop’s enduring impact — from tackling tough topics like mental health and homelessness to creating a joyful, trusted space for learning and emotional support.
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Watch the powerful FINALE of Nevertheless!
Nevertheless is more than just a docuseries; it’s a storytelling project shining a spotlight on extraordinary women who persistently drive profound impact across the globe. In the third and final episode, we travel to India to meet Dr. Aparna Hegde, a 2021 Elevate Prize winner and pioneering force in women’s health. As the founder of ARMMAN, Aparna is harnessing the power of mobile technology to ensure life-saving healthcare reaches even the most remote communities—one cell phone at a time. Her work is a testament to innovation, equity, and the relentless pursuit of a healthier future for all women.
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