Shine A Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award

Honoring Courage. Countering Hate.

The 2025 Shine A Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award, powered by The Jewish Education Project, honors individuals who exemplify taking action against antisemitism and towards countering hate across nine categories, including Middle School Educators, High School Educators, High School Students, University Students, Influencers, Gamers, University Administrators, Campus Jewish Professionals, and Community Upstanders.

This award recognizes individuals in the USA or Canada who exemplify upstanding citizenship in taking action against antisemitism and countering hate, often through expanded allyship and compassion. Award recipients will have made a thoughtful and lasting impact in their communities, regardless of size.

🏆 2025 Nominations Are Open!

Select your category below to begin the nomination process:

Student Categories

Educator Categories

Community & Digital Categories

Award Criteria

The nominees will have made a positive impact during the calendar year of 2025 by exemplifying one or more of the following:

Nomination Guidelines

Anyone may nominate candidates in the following categories: educators, influencers, gamers, university administrators, campus Jewish professionals, and community upstanders.

A faculty member, school staff member, administrator, community member, or peer should complete the nomination form to nominate a student. Students may not self-nominate. Eligible students live and go to school in the USA or Canada and must be in high school or university.

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