Sponsorship information for the 26th Annual Human Rights Awards

For more than 25 years, the National Immigrant Justice Center's (NIJC) Human Rights Awards has honored human rights champions and business, civic, and community leaders. This inspirational event is a staple in the legal and philanthropic communities, drawing 1,000 attendees and providing critical funding for NIJC. Since its founding four decades ago, NIJC and thousands of pro bono attorneys have provided legal services to countless people and advanced a more humane immigration system through litigation and policy advocacy.

26th Annual NIJC Human Rights Awards
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. CT

2025 AWARDEES

Keynote & Jeanne M. and Joseph P. Sullivan Award: JEWHER ILHAM
Jewher Ilham is an author of two books, a labor rights researcher, a Uyghur human rights activist and the daughter of renowned jailed economist, Ilham Tohti. She works at the Worker Rights Consortium as Forced Labor Project Coordinator and serves as a spokesperson for the Coalition to End Uyghur Forced Labour. She is a co-producer and the protagonist for the groundbreaking and award-winning documentary film All Static and Noise (May 2023) about the plight of Uyghurs. She was previously awarded the Campaigner of the Year Prize by Freedom United.

Human Rights Corporate Award: ZURICH NORTH AMERICA

Human Rights Practitioner Award: ARNOLD & PORTER

Community Change Award: ORGANIZED COMMUNITIES AGAINST DEPORTATIONS

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If you have questions, or have special requests like exemptions from sponsorship benefits or to remain anonymous, please contact Carrie Schwarz.

Table indicating benefits of sponsorship levels for the Human Rights Awards. These benefits are detailed below on this page.

2025 Sponsorship Benefits:

PREMIER SPONSOR ($50,000+)

Eight seats plus access to special recognition reception
Logo featured on event website & on signage at event
Logo on cover of program booklet and full page advertisement with premium placement
Logo on invitation
Company recognized on NIJC's social media channels
Company recognition during event
Recognition in NIJC’s emails about the event
Speaking opportunity at event

DIAMOND SPONSOR ($30,000-$49,000)

Eight seats plus access to special recognition reception
Logo featured on event website & on signage at event
Logo in program booklet and full page advertisement
Logo on invitation
Company recognized on NIJC's social media channels
Company recognition during event
Recognition in NIJC’s emails about the event

PLATINUM SPONSOR ($20,000-$29,000)

Eight seats plus access to special recognition reception
Company recognition on event website & on signage at event
Logo in program booklet and half page advertisement
Logo on invitation
Company recognized on NIJC's social media channels
Company recognition during event

EMERALD SPONSOR ($15,000-$19,999)

Eight seats plus access to special recognition reception
Company recognition on event website & on signage at event
Logo in program booklet and half page advertisement
Logo on invitation
Company recognized on NIJC's social media channels

GOLD SPONSOR ($10,000-$14,999)

Eight seats plus access to special recognition reception
Company recognition on event website and on signage at event
Logo in program booklet and one-third page advertisement
Logo on invitation

SILVER SPONSOR ($5,000-$9,999)

Eight seats
Company recognition on event website & on signage at event
Logo in program booklet and one-third page advertisement

*Contributions of $1,500-$4,999 will be recognized at the Friend level, which includes two seats, recognition on the event website, and company name listed in the program booklet.