The Elevate Prize Foundation announces its 2026 winners, awarding over $6M to 10 global changemakers and launching a Times Square campaign to Make Good Famous.

Kerry Washington was honored with the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Sundance, celebrating her impact and leadership, and revealed as an executive producer on Elevate Studios’ Nevertheless docuseries.

A $300,000 grant over three years will help bring Millennium Campus Network closer toward its goal of supporting 25,000 rising social impact leaders by 2030. MIAMI, November 21, 2025 – The Elevate Prize Foundation announced Sam Vaghar, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Millennium Campus Network (MCN), as the most recent recipient of the Elevate Prize […]

Elevate Studios, of the Elevate Prize Foundation, announces Season 2 of the "Nevertheless" docuseries spotlighting defenders of democracy.

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind the iconic children's television show 'Sesame Street,' has received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, including a $250,000 grant and promotional support from the Elevate Prize Foundation.” “The honor recognizes the organization's global educational initiatives that go beyond television, supporting children’s health, education, and emotional well-being in over 150 countries.

Elevate Studios, a new initiative by the Elevate Prize Foundation, unveils the 'Nevertheless' docuseries, spotlighting fearless women changemakers who are breaking barriers and shaping the future with resilience and innovation.

The Elevate Prize Foundation continues its mission to amplify social good by awarding $6 million to visionary leaders driving transformative change worldwide. This year's Elevate Prize winners span diverse fields, tackling pressing global challenges with innovative solutions. With this support, they will scale their impact, amplify their voices, and inspire others to join the movement for a better world.

Introducing Elevate Studios, a new initiative by the Elevate Prize Foundation, spotlights social entrepreneurs through storytelling, aligning with its mission to "Make Good Famous". We’re taking our mission to Make Good Famous to the next level, reshaping narratives and driving a new era of impact to reach audiences worldwide. Elevate Studios will create an ecosystem for stories with purpose-stories that don’t just inform and entertain, but inspire. Together, we’ll elevate the voices of changemakers, highlight multicultural perspectives, and ignite meaningful dialogues to make doing good not just famous, but universal and paramount in the culture of our day to day.

In response to the escalating global hunger crisis, Kenya's Food4Education, founded by 2024 Elevate Prize winner Wawira Njiru, has expanded from feeding 25 children in 2012 to nearly half a million daily. Inspired by Japan's post-World War II school lunch programs, the organization emphasizes the critical link between nutrition and education. This initiative highlights the importance of localized solutions in tackling food insecurity exacerbated by climate change and geopolitical conflicts.

Stephen Knight is the 2024 CNN Hero of the Year. His journey from personal recovery to founding Dogs Matter is a testament to compassion and resilience. The nonprofit provides temporary foster care for dogs while their owners undergo addiction treatment, ensuring pets are cared for and owners have a safe return. With hundreds of lives changed, Knight’s mission highlights the deep bond between humans and their pets, offering hope and stability when it’s needed most. As CNN Hero of the Year, Knight will receive significant support from the Elevate Prize Foundation to expand his impactful work and reach even more lives.

For the third year, CNN Heroes is collaborating with the Elevate Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit on a mission to Make Good Famous, committed to bringing visibility to the work of changemakers and inspiring the world. The Elevate Prize Foundation is amplifying its commitment to global changemakers by matching donations for the top five CNN Heroes of 2024, up to $50,000 each. Additionally, the foundation will present a $100,000 award to the CNN Hero of the Year, furthering its mission to empower social impact leaders and maximize their reach and impact.