In 1984, she was the recipient of the society's annual Courage Award.

She has also been one of the judges for the Children of Courage awards.

Hillary Clinton gave her a prize, the Women of Courage award.

She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2011.

Kennedy and other members of her family created the Profile in Courage Award in 1989.

Nicholas was at a star-studded event to receive one of seven Children of Courage awards.

He received the very distinguished Profiles in Courage Award.

She became known for her work toward environmental justice and was the first female recipient of the Profile in Courage Award in 2000.

Hilderbran also won the Legislative Courage Award for his involvement in school finance reform.

In 2008, she earned a Profiles in Courage Award for her reform of the voting systems.