Awards & Recognition

Celebrating courage, creativity, and leadership in the fight.

the world took notice.

From the streets to the halls of power, March For Our Lives has made history — and the world has noticed. Our work to end gun violence and build youth power has not only shifted culture and policy, but has also been recognized with some of the most prestigious honors in activism, public service, and social impact.

TIME 100 – Most Influential People
MFOL co-founders Jaclyn Corin, David Hogg, X González, Alex Wind, and Cameron Kasky were named to the TIME 100 list for their national leadership after the Parkland shooting and for sparking a global youth movement against gun violence.

International Children’s Peace Prize
Awarded by the KidsRights Foundation, honoring MFOL leaders’ courage and their role in mobilizing millions of young people worldwide.

Shorty Award – Gold Honor in Social Activism
Recognition for the viral, movement-defining #MarchForOurLives campaign that helped drive one of the largest youth-led mobilizations in modern history.

John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award
Presented by the JFK Library Foundation to MFOL organizers for exceptional civic leadership and commitment to public service.

National Nonviolence Award
Awarded by James Madison University’s Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonviolence to David Hogg and MFOL for their principled, nonviolent approach to activism.