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Bringing Together Champions for Our Future

Today we are hosting a reunion for the White House Champions of Change we’ve honored over the past five years.
December 5, 2016 at 9:29 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Recognizing College Opportunity “Champions of Change”

The White House will recognize eleven individuals from across the country as “White House Champions of Change for College Opportunity.”
September 27, 2016 at 11:52 AM ET by Stefani Jones

Finding Equitable Solutions for Climate Change

On July 15, 2016, the White House celebrated ten Champions of Change for Climate Equity.
August 12, 2016 at 11:42 PM ET by Mark Antoniewicz

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood

Help us identify Champions who are helping the ongoing recovery of America’s fishing industry and fishing communities.
August 10, 2016 at 3:18 PM ET by Secretary Penny Pritzker, Christy Goldfuss

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Extracurricular Enrichment for Marginalized Girls

We're looking for people and organizations advancing equity for marginalized girls, including girls of color, through extracurricular and afterschool enrichment programs.
August 2, 2016 at 5:51 PM ET by Kalisha Dessources

Making the Maker Movement

On July 17, 2016 the White House celebrated ten Champions of Change for Making as part of the National Week of Making (June 17-23).
July 14, 2016 at 5:29 PM ET by Andrew Coy

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for College Opportunity

We're looking for individuals and leaders who have taken action to expand opportunity for students from all backgrounds to advance to and through college.
June 21, 2016 at 2:39 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

AAPI Heritage Month Recap: Champions for Art and Storytelling

This month, we honored ten Champions of Change for AAPI Art and Storytelling
May 24, 2016 at 6:49 PM ET by Alissa Ko

Honoring School Support Champions of Change

We honored 12 Champions of Change who are working hard to prepare the nation’s students for success.
May 20, 2016 at 10:33 AM ET by Kyle Lierman

Support a Nation of Makers, and Nominate a White House Champion of Change

Help us identify Champions who are expanding access to the tools, spaces, and mentors that help more students, entrepreneurs and adults connect to the Maker Movement.
May 4, 2016 at 10:17 AM ET by Stefani Jones

Nominate a Living Wage Champion

We're looking for Champions of Change who are helping people earn a living wage.
April 25, 2016 at 12:18 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez

#MyAAPIStory: Sharing the Diverse Stories of the AAPI Community

We’re working with StoryCorps to document and share Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) stories.
April 20, 2016 at 4:36 PM ET by Alissa Ko

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Climate Equity

Help us identify Champions who are enabling low-income and underserved communities to prepare for, adapt to, and thrive in the face of climate change.
April 20, 2016 at 10:31 AM ET by Christy Goldfuss, Rohan Patel

Getting to 20 Million: White House Champions of Change

The White House honored ten White House Champions of Change for the Affordable Care Act.
April 4, 2016 at 9:59 AM ET by Bess Evans

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Expanding Fair Chance Opportunities

Help us identify Champions who are removing barriers to a second chance for those with a criminal record.
March 15, 2016 at 3:28 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Nominate a School Support Champion of Change Who is Meeting the Needs of the Whole Student

We’re looking for school support professionals in pre-K-12 and higher education who are doing extraordinary things every day in our nation’s schools.
March 14, 2016 at 6:26 PM ET by Kyle Lierman

Honoring Champions Who #InvestInSummer

The White House hosted a Summer Opportunity Workshop and honored nine Champions of Change.
March 8, 2016 at 9:13 AM ET by Kyle Lierman

Nominate an It’s On Us White House Champion of Change

Help us identify student leaders who are stepping up to stop sexual violence on college campuses.
February 17, 2016 at 3:47 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Nominate a Champion of Change for Asian American and Pacific Islander Art and Storytelling

Nominate a White House Champion of Change who has highlighted the unique experiences of AAPIs and brought attention to the pressing issues facing this growing community
February 17, 2016 at 11:42 AM ET by Doua Thor

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for the Affordable Care Act

We’re looking for outstanding individuals who are creating change and getting people health coverage in their communities.
February 4, 2016 at 3:32 PM ET by Bess Evans

Helping America Code: A Day with Computer Science Champions of Change

The White House honored individuals who are empowering their communities as Champions of Change for Computer Science Education
February 1, 2016 at 6:18 PM ET by Stefani Jones

It’s Freezing Outside. Time to Talk Summer!

Nominate a White House Champion for Change for Summer Opportunities & Join Us for Our Summer Opportunity Workshop
January 8, 2016 at 4:58 PM ET by Kyle Lierman

Making Art to Make a Change: Championing LGBT Artists Across the Country

Recently, the White House honored nine LGBT Artists who are empowering their communities as Champions of Change
December 7, 2015 at 8:29 PM ET by Aditi Hardikar

As Computer Science Education Week (“CS Ed Week”) Approaches: Calling all CS Learning Champions!

Here is what you can do to advance Computer Science Education.
November 25, 2015 at 9:37 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz, Megan Smith

Share your Story as an LGBT American

This month, StoryCorps and the White House Champions of Change program are working together to encourage LGBT Americans to document and share their stories.
November 20, 2015 at 9:17 AM ET by Aditi Hardikar

Acting on Climate through Sustainable Agriculture: White House Champions of Change

The White House honors 12 farmers, producers and educators who are making an impact in the fight against climate change.
October 27, 2015 at 8:28 PM ET by Angela Barranco

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for Advancing Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

The White House is seeking your help to identify people who have made an extraordinary difference by advancing prevention, treatment and recovery.
October 23, 2015 at 4:52 PM ET by Bess Evans

Transportation Leaders Championing Innovation Across the Country

Last week, the White House and the United States Department of Transportation honored 11 individuals as White House Transportation Champions of Change.
October 19, 2015 at 7:33 PM ET by Katharine Gallogly

Nominate a Champion of Change – Artists Promoting LGBT Inclusivity and Understanding in the U.S.

Nominate a White House Champion of Change for artists who are promoting LGBT inclusivity and understanding in the United States.
October 7, 2015 at 12:54 PM ET by Aditi Hardikar

“I See You”: Vice President Biden Honors 14 White House Champions of Change

Meet seven extraordinary pairs of young people and law enforcement officials who are building bridges in their communities.
September 22, 2015 at 3:31 PM ET by Roy L. Austin Jr.