2025 CHAMPIONS FOR EQUITY AWARDS: Leadership in Movement
This year marks Catalyst California’s 25th Anniversary, and we’re coming together for a truly special evening as we honor the past, confront the present, and fight like hell for the future. Our annual Champions for Equity Awards is more than just an event; it’s a community gathering to celebrate those who have advanced racial justice and embodied Leadership in Movement. It’s also an opportunity to find joy, inspiration, and strength in one another as we navigate these challenging times.
Become a sponsor today and join us on September 21st for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration! Sponsorship provides opportunities to visibly share your support of Catalyst California and to invite your friends and colleagues. Join us as we honor the courageous and bold leaders who continue to forge a path for a more just and equitable California.
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Proudly Honoring
Champions for Equity Award

Molly Munger & Stephen R. English
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Advancing Justice Award

April Verrett, SEIU President
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Our Generous Sponsors
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Justice Leader
- Achieving America Family Foundation
- Molly Munger & Steve English
Power Builder
- Paula & Barry Litt
Change Agent
- Mary Adams O’Connell & Kevin O’Connell
Peacemaker
- Beth Burnam
- California Black Women’s Health Project
Community Advocate
- Anonymous
- Henry Weinstein & Julianna Roosevelt
- InnerCity Struggle
- KIWA
- Liberty Hill Foundation
- Public Interest Management Group
- Vickie Ramos Harris & John K. Harris
- VOX Productions
Equalizer
- Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
- Anonymous
- Barbara Wagner & Charles Palmer
- Gigi & Edward Safford
- Wendelyn Killian