Celebrating leaders of the international business, entertainment, and activist communities who have demonstrated a commitment to social change and reflect Robert Kennedy’s passion for equality, justice, basic human rights, and his belief that each of us can make a difference. 

Join us! The Ripple of Hope Award Gala will be held virtually on Thursday, December 10, 2020 to celebrate our laureates and their work for equal justice, which touches every corner of society, often at great personal cost. We honor these courageous human rights defenders, who continue to set forth countless ripples of hope, inspiring us to demand change.

We are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary group of Special Guests this year, each of whom will make the evening more memorable than ever.

Ethel Kennedy, Kerry Kennedy, Jim and Wendy Abrams, Peter and Pamela Barbey, Tonio Burgos, Tim Cook, Gail Evertz, Alex Gorsky, Ambassador Doug Hickey, Phil Johnston, Vicki Strauss Kennedy, Franz Paasche, Marvin Rosen, Jeffrey Sachs, Robert F. and Hope Smith, Donato Tramuto, Glen Tullman, Marianna Vardinoyannis, and George Vradenburg.