2024 Immigrant Leadership Awards

The San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission and the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs honor the powerful contributions of local immigrant leaders, supporters and champions of immigrant communities with the annual Immigrant Leadership Awards. 

Watch the full event recording. 

2024 Honorees:

Entrepreneur Leader: 
Márcia Treidler (“Mestra Cigarra”), ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco

Grassroots Leader: 
Sourichanh Chanthyasack, Tenderloin Community Benefit District

Youth Leadership: 
Selamawit Tekle Asmerom

Volunteer of the Year: 
Bette Kane Stockton

Vera Haile Champion of Justice: 
Tom Ryan, San Francisco Labor Council AFL-CIO

Special Recognitions: 

• Carnaval San Francisco
• Nihonmachi Street Fair
• Pistahan Parade & Festival 
• Italian Heritage Parade

2024 Immigrant Leadership Awards acknowledgements