2026 Humanitarian Awards Celebration

Join Confluence Rising (formerly CCEJ) for the 62nd Annual Humanitarian Awards Celebration to honor individuals and organizations making a difference for equity & justice in the community!

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 11AM – 1:30PM
Where: Reef on the Water
880 S Harbor Scenic Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802

Register at: https://bit.ly/4wd9H0O

This year, we’re excited to recognize the following honorees:

Confluence Rising Humanitarian Award: Dr. Mike Muñoz
Gene Lentzner Human Relations Award: Sharon Diggs-Jackson
Building Bridges Award: Ralphs / Food 4 Less

Individual Tickets are $200 and include a $150 donation to support Confluence Rising and our work to empower youth and adults to lead change for equity & justice in their communities.

Feel free to reach out to Sarah E.O. Howlett at 562-435-8184 or showlett@ConfluenceRising.org with any questions.

If you’re interested in sponsoring the event at any of the following levels, please reach out to Reena Hajat Carroll, Executive Director at rhcarroll@ConfluenceRising.org or call 562-435-8184 by October 9:

Equality Sponsor

$10,000.00 (10 Attendees)

10 tickets to luncheon with premier seating, a full page in Tribute Journal, and your logo on all marketing!

Unity Sponsor

$5,000.00 (8 Attendees)

8 tickets to luncheon with premier seating, a half page in Tribute Journal, and your logo on all marketing!

Hope Sponsor

$2,500.00 (5 Attendees)

5 tickets to luncheon, a half page in Tribute Journal, and your logo on our website!

Justice Sponsor

$1,000.00 (4 Attendees)

4 tickets to luncheon and a quarter page in Tribute Journal!