Social Justice in Action Awards

Each year, the Beerman Foundation presents an Award for Social Justice in Action to a person whose words and actions reflect Leonard’s courage and commitment to social justice. At this annual event, we also honor the work of powerful young change-makers who walk in the path of Leonard Beerman through fellowship awards. Below are videos from our annual events honoring these inspiring individuals.

Watch Our 2023 Event Honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi in the Video Below:

The 2023 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi
Fellows: Karely Amaya, Justin Jones, Shammas Malik, and Brittany Ferrell Young

The 2022 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Dolores Huerta
Fellows: Edward (Eddie) Anderson, Jeanelle Austin, Ju Hong, Sukhi Samra, and Shmuly Yanklowitz

The 2021 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Reverend James M. Lawson and Celebrating Rabbi Leonard I. Beerman’s Centennial

The 2019 Award for Social Justice in Action, honoring Norman LeAr
Fellows: Jacob Plitman, Rachel Sumekh, and Mayor Michael D. Tubbs

The Inaugural (2017) Leonard I. Beerman Foundation Award for Justice in Action, Honoring John R. Lewis