Marquee Annual Awardees
Dawn Laguens is honored for her dedication to transforming democracy, elections, and advocacy, with no plans to stop. She has strengthened connections between domestic and global reproductive rights movements for over a decade. She has trained, coached, and mentored hundreds of individuals, many of whom now lead major progressive advocacy organizations and political firms. At a time when the fight for abortion access and reproductive freedom is under attack across the country, we’re so glad to see her leadership and recognize her contributions to this fight.
Becky Pringle is honored for her relentless advocacy for educators, students, and social justice. As a middle school science teacher with 31 years of classroom experience, Becky has dedicated her career to advancing educational equity and justice.
More about Becky Pringle and the Lee Saunders Outstanding Labor Leadership Award.
Justin Myers is recognized for his commitment to developing and implementing the Blue Leadership Collaborative’s State Manager Program, which recruits and supports diverse managers on state legislative campaigns nationwide.
Anderson Clayton is celebrated as a young, up-and-coming leader focused on bringing rural voters back into the Democratic Party. Elected at 25, she is the youngest chair of a state political party in the United States.
Matt Morrison is honored for his tireless work to create meaningful change behind the scenes. He leads Working America, a three-million-member labor organization mobilizing working people who don’t have the benefit of a union at their jobs.
Tasha Cole is recognized for her transformational leadership and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the DCCC. She has managed and executed the organization’s commitment to these values in various areas, including operations, vendor recruitment, staffing, Congressional outreach, and engagement.
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo is celebrated for her dedication to expanding access to democracy and ensuring it works for “We the People.” She has led strategic campaigns and coalition-building efforts to pass significant legislation and ensure every citizen can access the ballot.
More about Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and the Democracy Movement Changemaker Award.
Madalene Mielke is honored for her significant impact on progressive political professionals, especially Asian-Pacific Americans. Long before joining as CEO and president of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), Madalene worked to empower Asian-Pacific Americans in politics and public policy.
More about Madalene Mielke and the Community Movement Changemaker.
