2026 Champions of Change

Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 – 9:00 pm Central Time

4738 Utica St, Metairie, LA, 70006

The Champions of Change awards recognize and celebrate individuals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to combat sexual assault, raise awareness, provide crucial resources, and promote a society free from the stigma and trauma associated with this pervasive issue. STAR will also present one “Exemplary Journalist” award to recognize model reporting on sexual violence.

STAR is now accepting nominations of businesses, organizations, coalitions, survivors, public officials, and other individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to combating sexual violence, supporting survivors, and creating meaningful change in their communities.

Nominations will be accepted until September 13, 2026. Submit a nomination.

View the full sponsorship packet here.

The 2026 Champions of Change Honorees are:

2026 Champions of Change Bios

The 2026 Exemplary Journalist is:

Event Tickets

General AdmissionOne (1) general admission ticket.$90

Sponsorships

Visionary-Two (2) reserved tables (16 tickets total) -Commemorative award and recognition from the podium -Full page ad in the program -Premier logo placement on all event signage, website, and social media -Feature in the monthly newsletter and social media -Executive training for up to 50 people. Includes CLEs or CEUs. $10,000

Trailblazer-One (1) reserved table (8 tickets total) -Recognition from the podium -Half page ad in the program -Premier logo placement on all event signage, website, and social media -Feature in monthly newsletter and social media -Executive training for up to 25 people. Includes CLEs or CEUs. $7,500

Pioneer-One (1) reserved table (8 tickets total) -Quarter-page ad in the program -Name and logo on all event signage, website, and social media -Recognition in monthly newsletter$5,000

Ambassador-Four (4) event tickets with reserved seating -Name and logo in the program -Name and logo on website, and social media$2,500

Mobilizer-Two (2) event tickets -Name and logo in the program and on the website$1,000

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