Shine A Light On Award 2026

Shine A Light On Antisemitism Civic Courage Award

Nominations due by Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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The Jewish Education Project

Honoring Courage. Countering Hate.

The 2026 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 Educators/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 often through expanded allyship and compassion. Award recipients will have made a thoughtful and lasting impact in their communities, regardless of size.

What Makes a Strong Nominee?

  • Promoting an appreciation for Jewish identity, values, or culture
  • Deepening or maintaining interfaith partnerships and understanding
  • Implementing projects and initiatives that celebrate diversity and counter hate and antisemitism

Before You Nominate

  • Nominees must live in the USA or Canada.
  • The nomination should recognize impact during calendar year 2026.
  • Students may not self-nominate.
  • Influencers cannot exceed 100,000 followers on any given platform.
  • All nominations are due by Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Choose a Category

Select the category that best matches the person you’re nominating.

Student Categories

Important: Students cannot self-nominate. A faculty member, school staff member, administrator, community member, or peer must complete the nomination form. Eligible students live and go to school in the USA or Canada.
🎓 Nominate a High School Student → 🎓 Nominate a University Student →

Educator Categories

📚 Middle School Educator → 📚 High School Educator → 📋 University Educator/Administrator → ✡️ Campus Jewish Professional →

Community & Digital Categories

🧡 Community Upstander → 📣 Influencer → 🎮 Gamer →

Stay Updated on the Awards

Get the latest news about award recipients, future nomination periods, and updates from Shine A Light and The Jewish Education Project.



Past Award Recipients

2025 Winners: Meet the 2025 award recipients →

2024 Winners: Meet the 2024 award recipients →

2023 Winners: Meet the 2023 award recipients →

For Media Inquiries

For questions about the Shine A Light On Antisemitism Civic Courage Awards, please contact:

Faigy Gilder

Email: Faigy@MissionMarke.Tech

Available to provide additional information about award recipients, arrange interviews, and supply high-resolution photos and supporting materials.

Questions? Email civiccourageawards@jewishedproject.org