AGPI HEROES award

RECOGNIZING HEROES

Nominate a Hero. Celebrate Courage.

Across our communities, extraordinary individuals are standing tall—defending Israel, confronting antisemitism, and lighting the way with moral clarity. These unsung heroes don’t seek recognition, but their impact, especially since October 7th 2023, is powerful and lasting.

Now is the time to honour their courage.

The AGPI Heroes Award celebrates those who boldly speak the truth, challenge hatred, and stand on the front lines of justice. Whether it's someone you admire—or even yourself—submit a nomination today and help us shine a spotlight on those making a difference.

Award Recipients Will:

Be honoured at AGPI events

Featured and profiled in our widely read Friday Report newsletter
Receive a stunning award trophy and curated gift basket
Be considered for inclusion in AGPI’s upcoming documentary, Heroes
Gain access to exclusive AGPI events and programs

To nominate a hero, please email office@agpi.ca with a brief description of the nominee’s courageous work, along with your contact information and theirs.

Together, let’s lift up the voices of those who are making history with their courage.

Questions and Answers About the Program

Q. What are your priorities?

A. AGPI is prioritizing heroes who have been fighting antisemitism and defending Israel since October 7, 2023. However, others may be considered.

Q. Can anyone of any faith be nominated?

A. Yes, we are happy to consider any hero of any faith and background.

Q. Can I nominate myself?

A. Yes, please feel free to nominate yourself.

Q. Is this Award open to children and students as well?

A. Yes, absolutely! People of all ages can be nominated.

Q. How do I nominate someone?

A. Easy. Please send us an email with your name and the nominees contact information. Include a paragraph about the person and why you think they are deserving of the award. We will take it from there! Please email us at office@agpi.ca with the heading, "Heroes Award".

Q. Is there a timeline for this program?

A. No, we intend to keep this program going and recognize as many deserving heroes as possible.

Q. How do you select winners?

A. We have a confidential panel that reviews all nominations.

Q. How long will it take nominees to be notified?

A. It may take up to 3-6 weeks to notify nominees, but only if they are selected.

Q. Who is funding this program?

A. As part of its mission and mandate to counter antisemitism and defend Israel and democracy, AGPI is funding this program through its annual fundraising.

Some of Our Heroes

The Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, former Cabinet Minister in Government and former Mayor of Vaughan.

”As a founding director of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative, I am proud of the impactful work we are having in our community, particularly in the area of education, where we are teaching students to pay-it-forward by doing good in their communities. I believe what our world needs now more than ever is more kindness and compassion. Grounded in faith, our organization promotes these values every single day. I invite you to join our movement”

The Hon. Michael Kerzner, Member of Provincial Parliament and Solicitor General of Ontario

”As Ontario’s Solicitor General, I was proud to stand with The Abraham Global Peace Initiative at its gala where we pledged to stand together to confront Antisemitism, racism and all forms of discrimination”.

H.E. Ahmed Obaid AlMansoori, Global Advisory Board

"I am honoured to be part of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative. It is a noble organization that holds noble goals, dedicated for the best of humanity through combating Antisemitism, racism and xenophobia”

Chief Steven Tanner, Halton Regional Police and founding Director of AGPI

“Whether its Antisemitism, Anti-Black racism or any other form of hate and discrimination, we all need to stand up against it”.

Paul V. Godfrey, C.M. O.Ont. Honorary Chairman, AGPI

“I am immensely proud of the global reach we are having through The Abraham Global Peace Initiative. Its incredible to see just how far we have come in as little as two years – to become one of the foremost global activists and thought leaders in the fight against Antisemitism, in pro-Israel advocacy and in the promotion of universal human rights. It’s an honor and a pleasure to serve in the capacity of Honorary Chairman of this amazing organization”.

Sam Korman, 17 year-old Student Leader at AGPI

”My maternal great grandparents were Holocaust survivors.I have personally seen the escalation of Antisemitism. I came to the realization that the best way to fight for a cause that one believes

in is to step up and act. I have taken the initiative and over the

past three months, have built and launched an AGPI youth-focused

Instagram account called AGPIYouth. I want to reach youth my age and raise awareness amongst young people in my community and around the world.”

William Friedman is a prominent lawyer and serves on AGPI’s Board of Governors

“As the son of two Holocaust Survivors, I am proud to support the incredible work of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative. The organization acts locally and globally to memorialize the Holocaust and to combat distortion and denial. As survivors pass away, this work is important now more than ever. If you are a child or descendent of Holocaust Survivors, there is no better legacy you can provide to them than aligning your philanthropy with AGPI. If not us then who?”

Stephen Clark is a prominent Canadian lawyer and a founding board member of AGPI

“As an observer of history, I am deeply concerned about the world my grandchildren will inherit. I have visited the death camps and following the unspeakable crimes against humanity committed during the Holocaust, today we are still asking ourselves if it can happen again. That is just wrong. The Abraham Global Peace Initiative is uniquely focused on creating a mass human movement as a counterweight to the hate and intolerance we are seeing today. No matter your faith or background, we invite you to join us in this important campaign”.

Rhonda Travis is the daughter of Holocaust Survivors, an activist and a registered psychotherapist, helping people with trauma grow through their pain.

“I have never felt I am here by coincidence. As a daughter of two Holocaust survivors, my parents’ lives were spared in order that my life would help fulfill their destiny. The truth must be told and extended beyond their story and mine, into the future.

Today more than ever, I understand my responsibility to bring this message to the world; not from a position of fear, but from love. I am completely dedicated to this mission. I am grateful to AGPI for providing such a platform, as they are committed to ensuring that I am not alone in this important task”.