{"id":398,"date":"2025-08-05T16:15:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T16:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms-test\/?page_id=398"},"modified":"2026-04-27T19:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:43:23","slug":"polaris-star-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/polaris-star-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Polaris Star Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg-faded\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pb-5 pt-5\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebrating-champions-in-the-fight-against-trafficking\">Celebrating Champions in the Fight Against Trafficking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-3\">The <strong>Polaris Star Award Gala <\/strong>is an annual event that brings together individuals, organizations, businesses, and activists who are dedicated to combating human trafficking. This prestigious award ceremony, hosted by <strong>United Abolitionists, Inc., and UCF&#8217;s Center for the Study of Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, <\/strong>honors and recognizes the outstanding efforts and initiatives made in the fight against modern-day slavery and exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 pl-0\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1702\" height=\"1390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/08\/RTW_5355-min-scaled-e1754508839951.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-591\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:485px;height:335px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/08\/RTW_5355-min-scaled-e1754508839951.jpg 1702w, https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/08\/RTW_5355-min-scaled-e1754508839951-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/08\/RTW_5355-min-scaled-e1754508839951-1024x836.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/08\/RTW_5355-min-scaled-e1754508839951-768x627.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.research.ucf.edu\/htms\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2025\/08\/RTW_5355-min-scaled-e1754508839951-1536x1254.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1702px) 100vw, 1702px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nominations\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 pt-5 pb-3\">\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"h-polaris-star-awards-2026\">Polaris Star Awards 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s ceremony was hosted at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management located at 9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-button\">\n\t<a\n\t\thref=\"https:\/\/jessicawickey.smugmug.com\/PSA-Gala-12326\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-secondary\"\n\t>\n\t\tView pictures of the event here\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pt-3\"><strong>See below for detailed information about each category.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 left-column\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone custom-publications-tabs\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id398_e7d079-d3 kt-tabs-has-4-tabs kt-active-tab-4 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-inherit kt-tab-alignment-left \"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list\"><li id=\"education\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#education\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Education<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"agents-for-change\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#agents-for-change\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Agents for Change<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"survivor-champions\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#survivor-champions\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Survivor Champions<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"achievement-award\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#achievement-award\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Achievement Awards<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab730c6a-ff\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"h-category-education-nbsp\">CATEGORY: EDUCATION&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees for this category are community organizations, companies, or non-profit leaders who provide anti-trafficking education &amp; training programs to communities, locally regionally, or globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUBCATEGORIES:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees in the Community subcategory are recognized for their grassroots efforts in delivering anti-trafficking education and training at the local level. These individuals or organizations work directly with schools, neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations, and civic leaders to build awareness, foster prevention, and empower bystanders with the tools to recognize and report trafficking. Their programs are often culturally responsive and designed to reach underserved or high-risk populations, ensuring that education is accessible and impactful across diverse communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory honors organizations or leaders whose anti-trafficking educational initiatives extend beyond borders. These nominees develop and implement training programs in collaboration with international agencies, NGOs, and local partners in regions most affected by trafficking. Their work promotes global awareness, cultural competence, and cross-border solutions by sharing best practices, research, and resources. Their efforts contribute significantly to building a worldwide network of informed advocates, educators, and frontline professionals dedicated to eradicating trafficking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Corporate Partner:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees in the Corporate Partner subcategory are businesses or industry leaders who champion anti-trafficking education within their organizations and beyond. These companies go beyond compliance by integrating trafficking awareness and prevention training into employee development, vendor engagement, and customer-facing practices. Whether in hospitality, transportation, finance, or tech, their educational efforts equip staff with the knowledge to identify and respond to trafficking while leveraging their platforms to promote awareness on a broader scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-Profit:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory celebrates non-profit organizations and leaders who have developed innovative and impactful educational programs to prevent trafficking and support survivors. These nominees are committed to equipping communities, professionals, and policymakers with the tools needed to understand the complexities of trafficking. Through workshops, curriculum development, public awareness campaigns, and survivor-informed training models, they create sustainable education efforts that inspire action and foster long-term change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab35abdb-89\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"h-category-agents-for-change-nbsp\">CATEGORY: AGENTS FOR CHANGE&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees for this category are those who use their platform to initiate change on a wider scale, including legislation, technology, detection, and spreading the key messages to a broader audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUBCATEGORIES:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees in the Media subcategory harness the power of storytelling, journalism, social platforms, and visual arts to expose the realities of human trafficking and inspire collective action. Whether through documentaries, news reporting, podcasts, or digital campaigns, these individuals or organizations raise public consciousness and shift narratives. Their work informs, empowers, and mobilizes audiences by giving a voice to survivors, spotlighting systemic issues, and encouraging prevention and intervention on a broad scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory recognizes legal professionals, firms, or advocacy organizations advancing the fight against trafficking through policy reform, litigation, survivor support, and systemic change. These nominees are instrumental in drafting, promoting, or implementing legislation that strengthens protections for victims, increases penalties for traffickers, and addresses the root causes of exploitation. They also work to ensure survivors have access to justice, legal counsel, and safe pathways to rebuild their lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Major Events:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees in the Major Events subcategory leverage high-profile gatherings\u2014such as sports tournaments, conventions, or cultural festivals\u2014to spotlight and mitigate human trafficking risks. These individuals or organizations use their platform to implement detection strategies, train event staff, and educate attendees. Their proactive approach transforms potential trafficking hotspots into spaces of awareness, vigilance, and advocacy, often influencing practices and protocols for future large-scale events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Law Enforcement:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory honors law enforcement agencies, officers, or specialized task forces demonstrating outstanding leadership in the detection, prevention, and disruption of trafficking operations. These nominees go beyond arrests\u2014they prioritize victim-centered approaches, collaborate with community partners, and champion training initiatives that improve the identification of trafficking indicators. Their commitment to justice and survivor safety contributes meaningfully to dismantling trafficking networks and supporting long-term recovery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab4be61e-e1\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"h-category-survivor-champions-nbsp\">CATEGORY: SURVIVOR CHAMPIONS&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees for this category are open to non-profits, wellbeing services, or individual advocates who champion survivors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUBCATEGORIES:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Individual:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees in the Individual subcategory are survivor leaders or dedicated advocates whose personal commitment to uplifting survivors drives real change. Through lived experience, mentoring, public speaking, or grassroots activism, they amplify survivor voices and advance trauma-informed approaches. These champions inspire others with their courage, resilience, and unwavering advocacy, turning their journey into a powerful force for healing, awareness, and systemic transformation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regional:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory recognizes organizations or initiatives that provide survivor-centered support and advocacy at the regional level. These nominees develop programs that address the unique needs of survivors within their local or state communities, including housing, legal aid, job readiness, and mental health services. By building strong networks and collaborative partnerships, they ensure survivors receive sustained support and the resources needed to thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees in the International subcategory are global advocates or organizations whose work transcends borders to uplift and empower survivors of trafficking worldwide. Whether through cross-national partnerships, culturally responsive programs, or international advocacy, these leaders advance survivor inclusion, rights, and leadership on a global scale. Their efforts create pathways for survivor-led reform and inspire global best practices in survivor care and empowerment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wellbeing:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory honors individuals or organizations focused on the holistic wellbeing of survivors\u2014mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. These nominees integrate trauma-informed care into services such as counseling, healthcare, safe housing, art therapy, or wellness coaching. Their work fosters healing, dignity, and resilience, empowering survivors to reclaim their lives and move forward with confidence and strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-taba1c82a-11\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"h-category-achievement-award-nbsp\">CATEGORY: ACHIEVEMENT AWARD&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nominees for the Spotlight Award should be \u2013 an individual spotlight on a survivor \u2013 a hero who pushes barriers to lead the way in helping other survivors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUBCATEGORIES:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lifetime Achievement Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This prestigious subcategory honors an individual whose lifelong dedication has made a transformative impact in the fight against human trafficking. Through decades of service, leadership, advocacy, or innovation, these nominees have shaped policy, empowered survivors, and inspired future generations of change-makers. Their legacy is defined by unwavering commitment, resilience, and a profound influence on the anti-trafficking movement at local, national, or global levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>William Wilberforce Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Named after the famed British abolitionist, this award honors an individual or organization that exemplifies moral courage and strategic advocacy in dismantling modern slavery. Nominees for the William Wilberforce Award demonstrate a deep commitment to systemic change, whether through policy reform, public awareness, education, or survivor support. Their work carries forward the spirit of abolition, driven by purpose, integrity, and a call for justice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frederick Douglass Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory recognizes an individual, often a survivor leader\u2014who uses their voice to advocate for freedom, equality, and systemic reform. Like Frederick Douglass, nominees are powerful communicators and change agents who confront injustice, educate communities, and inspire action. Their leadership often bridges personal experience with public advocacy, advancing dignity and rights for all who have experienced exploitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Catalyst Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Nominees for the Catalyst Award are those whose efforts have sparked significant momentum in the anti-trafficking movement. Whether through launching groundbreaking initiatives, building collaborative networks, or introducing innovative solutions, these individuals or organizations serve as accelerators of change. Their visionary leadership brings diverse partners together and ignites progress across sectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spotlight Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The Spotlight Award is a powerful tribute to a survivor who has turned their lived experience into a beacon of hope and leadership. This individual pushes through barriers to uplift other survivors\u2014through mentorship, education, advocacy, or storytelling. They are a true hero whose courage, resilience, and generosity light the path for others on their journey to healing and empowerment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Carol Welker Volunteer of the Year Award<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>This subcategory recognizes an individual who has selflessly dedicated their time, energy, and heart to supporting anti-trafficking efforts. Whether assisting with events, mentoring survivors, providing behind-the-scenes support, or mobilizing community action, these volunteers exemplify the spirit of service. Their consistent contributions have made a tangible difference in the lives of others and in the success of the organizations they support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Freedom Award:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>The Freedom Award in the anti\u2013human trafficking movement is not a single, universal prize, but a name commonly used by respected organizations to honor individuals or groups who have made exceptional contributions to ending human trafficking and modern slavery in their communities. This award focuses on corporate social responsibility and community-based efforts to galvanize community members to be aware,&nbsp;educated&nbsp;and support anti-trafficking organizations and efforts in the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 menu right-column\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"side-menu-header\"><strong>CATEGORIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id398_a54e44-0d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column398_c13c05-67\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"linkedText-decoration-none\"><a href=\"#education\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#education\">EDUCATION<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column398_3b3b91-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"linkedText-decoration-none\"><a href=\"#agents-for-change\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#agents-for-change\">AGENTS FOR CHANGE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column398_2edc1e-d2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"linkedText-decoration-none\"><a href=\"#survivor-champions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#survivor-champions\">SURVIVOR CHAMPIONS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column398_6dda9b-22\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"linkedText-decoration-none\"><a href=\"#achievement-award\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#achievement-award\">ACHIEVEMENT AWARD <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipients\" class=\"wp-block-group bg-inverse\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-5 pb-5\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-underline\" id=\"h-past-polaris-star-award-winners\">Past Polaris Star Award Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet the remarkable individuals, organizations, and teams who have been honored with a Polaris Star Award. These winners have taken meaningful action to confront human trafficking and support those affected by it\u2014through education, advocacy, outreach, and survivor support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_545\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"545\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"PSA Awardees.csv\"            id=\"footable_545\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_2239494583_545\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_545 ninja_table_unique_id_2239494583_545 ui table  ninja_search_right nt_type_legacy_table vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro ninja_table_afd_inline ninja_table_has_custom_filter\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_3 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_year \">\ufeffYear<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_recipients \">Recipients<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_category \">Category<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_3 ninja_clmn_nm_subcategory \">Subcategory<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"121\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_121\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Kristin McCall, Lake County Schools<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>Community<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"122\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_122\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>WorldOrlando<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>International<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"123\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_123\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Lance Lyttle IAP, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>Corporate Partner<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"124\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_124\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Megan Lundstrom, Polaris<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>Non-Profit<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"125\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_125\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Stefanie Henriques, The Flynn Law Office<\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Media<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"126\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_126\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Brittany Adkins, Office of the State Attorney Fifth Judicial Circuit <\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Legal<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"127\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_127\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Tanya Thompson, A21<\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Major Events<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"128\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_128\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Special Agent, Altamonte Springs Police Department<\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Law Enforcement<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"129\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_129\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Stacie Ham, One More Child<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>Individual Advocate<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"130\" class=\"ninja_table_row_9 nt_row_id_130\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Sara Poore, Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>Regional Non-Profit<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"131\" class=\"ninja_table_row_10 nt_row_id_131\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Dr. Brook Bello, More To Living<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>International Non-Profit<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"132\" class=\"ninja_table_row_11 nt_row_id_132\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Yolanda James, One More Child<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>Wellbeing<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"133\" class=\"ninja_table_row_12 nt_row_id_133\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Dr. Joan Reid, Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Risk to Resilience Lab<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Lifetime Achievement Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"134\" class=\"ninja_table_row_13 nt_row_id_134\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Honorable Sean D. Reyes, Former 3-Term Utah Attorney General<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>William Wilberforce Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"135\" class=\"ninja_table_row_14 nt_row_id_135\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Jesse (Jesus) Leon, Alliance Way LLC<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Frederick Douglass Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"136\" class=\"ninja_table_row_15 nt_row_id_136\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Alicia Tappan, Pensacola Moments Photography<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Catalyst Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"137\" class=\"ninja_table_row_16 nt_row_id_137\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Telisia Espinosa, Florida Faith Alliance<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Spotlight Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"138\" class=\"ninja_table_row_17 nt_row_id_138\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Mary Ellen Kerber, Rotary Dr. Philips<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Carol Welker Volunteer of the Year Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"139\" class=\"ninja_table_row_18 nt_row_id_139\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Lisa Chaloux, Trafficking in Persons (TiP) Risk to Resilience Lab<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Harriet Tubman Award <\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"140\" class=\"ninja_table_row_19 nt_row_id_140\">\n            <td>2026<\/td><td>Venue on Lake Lily<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Freedom Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"141\" class=\"ninja_table_row_20 nt_row_id_141\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Dr. Shelly Wager, USF BRIGHT Project<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>Community<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"142\" class=\"ninja_table_row_21 nt_row_id_142\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Yvonne Chen, ECPACT International<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>International<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"143\" class=\"ninja_table_row_22 nt_row_id_143\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Sean Walker, G6 Hospitality<\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>Corporate Partner<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"144\" class=\"ninja_table_row_23 nt_row_id_144\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Dawn Hawkins, The National Center on Sexual Exploitation <\/td><td>Education<\/td><td>Non-Profit<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"145\" class=\"ninja_table_row_24 nt_row_id_145\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Angel Studios <\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Media<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"146\" class=\"ninja_table_row_25 nt_row_id_146\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Janet Owen, University of Central Florida<\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Legal<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"147\" class=\"ninja_table_row_26 nt_row_id_147\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Sonya Hightower LaBosco, Rotary District 6980<\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Major Events<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"148\" class=\"ninja_table_row_27 nt_row_id_148\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Special Agent, Seminole Co Sheriff\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Office<\/td><td>Agents for Change<\/td><td>Law Enforcement<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"149\" class=\"ninja_table_row_28 nt_row_id_149\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Kim Figueroa, More Too Life<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>Individual Advocate<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"150\" class=\"ninja_table_row_29 nt_row_id_150\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Kelly Posze, Her Song<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>Regional Non-Profit<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"151\" class=\"ninja_table_row_30 nt_row_id_151\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>A21  <\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>International Non-Profit<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"152\" class=\"ninja_table_row_31 nt_row_id_152\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Christine Frederick, F.L.I.T.E. Center<\/td><td>Survivor Champions<\/td><td>Wellbeing<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"153\" class=\"ninja_table_row_32 nt_row_id_153\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Sue Aboul-Hosn, Florida Department of Children &amp; Families<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>Lifetime Achievement Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"154\" class=\"ninja_table_row_33 nt_row_id_154\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Dr. Doug Gilmer, 35 Years of Distinguished Law Enforcement Service<\/td><td>Achievement Award<\/td><td>William Wilberforce Award<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"155\" class=\"ninja_table_row_34 nt_row_id_155\">\n            <td>2025<\/td><td>Ezekial McKine, F.L.I.T.E. 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