21ST Annual Award Season
Living Legends Awards GALA "Defenders"
February 28th, 2026

Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church
7700 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
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About The Event
This much anticipated annual black-tie formal event recognizing the work of prolific and influential Humanitarians features unparalleled performances by world-renown musical artists and composers, as well as highlights from the Brinklow Humanitarian MicroGrant recipients. This event is free and open to the public.
2025 - 2026 Season
Our Honorees
This season our theme is "Defenders." We honor humanitarians who secure the rights and institutions of free society.
2026
Defenders

Andrea Luxton
Defending Inclusion, Higher Education

Larry S. Gibson
Defending Legal & Political Progress, Social Justice

Margie Bright Matthews
Defending Freedom of Choice, Human Rights