Every year, Athlete Ally brings together the people proving that sports can change the world: LGBTQIA+ athletes, fierce allies, and organizations putting inclusion into action, not just words.
We are living through an unprecedented moment for LGBTQIA+ rights in sports. Talk is not enough anymore. Allyship has to show up as action. And in a time when so much is pulling us apart, sports still have the power to bring us together.
The Action Awards are our yearly proof of that, a reminder that the smart bet is always on the team playing for something bigger than a trophy. Picture a room of 300+ people who all showed up for the same reason: honorees who have changed the game, celebrity athletes, powerful speakers, and performances you will be talking about for weeks. Add a high-energy silent auction and a room full of people and brands who share your commitment to equality, and you have a night unlike anything else on the calendar.
That’s A Wrap! The 2026 Action Awards Was a record-breaking night.
Our 2026 Action Awards was a RECORD-BREAKING night of fundraising made possible by our new teammates- YOU!
A special thanks to our sponsors & table captains, who made this night possible. Thank you for taking the time to bridge communities, and lend your support to our cause! To our hosts as well, we thank you for your energy, charisma and charm! Because of all of your direct support, leadership, and love – we left the night feeling energized and ready to turn our allyship into action!
Together, we celebrated 10 years of adidas’s impact on Athlete Ally’s mission, Carl Nassib’s continued activism, and the University of Miami college-athletes who are working hard [inside of a hostile state] to create spaces of inclusion and belonging.
With your contributions, we also raised more than ever before at an Action Awards! This is an incredible example of people coming together to step up in a time of need! If you didn’t feel comfortable raising your paddle in the room but still want to donate, you can still do so here (or by emailing us for large donation instructions).
2026 Action Awards Honorees
Scenes From The 2025 Action Awards
