Congratulations to our 2024 Elevate Prize Finalists! Learn more about their inspiring work.
MEET THE 2026 ELEVATE PRIZE WINNERS
Utkarsh Saxena
Adalat AI
Ai-jen Poo
Caring Across Generations
Mara Fleishman
Chef Ann Foundation
Krutika Ravishankar
Farmers for Forests
Hillary Blout
For the People
Mónica Ramírez
Justice for Migrant Women
Manu Chopra
Karya
Tom Osborn
Shamiri
Shabana Basij-Rasikh
SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan)
Aisha Nyandoro
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Good Is Trending: Meet the 2026 Elevate Prize winners!
Meet the 10 leaders who are not waiting for things to get easier – they’re building the world they want to see with courage and heart in the middle of a difficult era. From caregiving support, protection of migrant and rural communities, to economic justice, food access, and more, our 2026 winners are proof that real change is already happening. This year’s winners are unveiled alongside a new campaign that sends a simple message: doing good should always be trending.
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Announcing our latest Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recipient!
Get to know our latest Elevate Prize Catalyst Award recipient, Emmy Award–winning actor, producer, director, author, and activist Kerry Washington! Presented at the Sundance Film Festival, the honor recognizes Washington’s decades-long commitment to using storytelling as a powerful force for democracy. During her acceptance speech, Washington revealed that she will join Elevate Studios as an Executive Producer for the second season of Nevertheless: Democracy Defenders.
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The Elevate Prize Foundation Turned 5 in 2025!
To celebrate and mark our 5th anniversary, we’re launching our first-ever report, The Next Era of Impact: 5 Years, 5 Breakthroughs. In true Elevate style, this is a not your typical report. It’s a dynamic microsite that highlights our impact and timeline, but also the 5 key lessons we’ve learned since our founding, which are, in turn, 5 calls to action for the broader social impact sector.
Thank you to everyone that has been a part of our journey. Here’s to the next five years of and beyond!
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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