Please join us as we recognize those who uphold Anne's ideals and commemorate what would have been Anne Frank's 90th birthday. This year's awards gala will be at the Rooftop Ballroom of the historic Hotel Edison, in the heart of Manhattan's theatre district.

Now reserving tables and corporate sponsorships.
Visit our event site or email gala@annefrank.com for more info.

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Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, Reverend Eric S.C. Manning, and Imam Ibrahim Abdelhalim

This year we recognize congregations who have witnessed unspeakable tragedy in the midst of prayer:

• Linwood & Al Noor Masjids
  Christchurch, New Zealand · March 15, 2019

• Tree of Life *Or L'Simcha Synagogue
  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · October 27, 2018

• Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  Charleston, South Carolina · June 17, 2015

The world has been deeply moved by these and other horrifying tragedies throughout the world; we share in the mourning yet are also inspired by the spirit of solidarity that has emerged.

Jack J. Hersch

Every now and then, there’s a story that demonstrates vividly the optimism that guided Anne Frank despite her oppressive conditions. Jack Hersch has brilliantly accomplished that with his memoir about his father’s experiences in the Death March from Mauthausen and Gusen concentration camps. We recognize his retelling of this remarkable story with our 2019 Human "Writes" Award.

Pieter & Susan Kohnstam

Imagine knowing Anne Frank as a child. Pieter Kohnstam doesn't have to imagine; Anne was his babysitter in Amsterdam, before the Frank family went into hiding and his family escaped to Argentina. A lifetime of service has guided the humanitarian duo of Susan and Pieter Kohnstam, who for decades have prompted peace, unity, compassion, and understanding through their voluntary service. This year they receive our Legacy of Hope Award, acknowledging their tireless commitment to teaching about the Holocaust and its frightening relevance to events today.