For the People: A Night of Awards, Impact, and Inspiration
Join the ACLU of New Mexico for an evening honoring bold action, brave voices, and the power of community.
For the People brings together supporters, partners, and advocates from across New Mexico to celebrate the people and movements working to protect civil rights and build a more just and equitable future for our state.
Secure your early-bird tickets today, and stay tuned for announcements about this year’s keynote speaker and annual award honorees, whose courage and commitment continue to inspire our work.
All proceeds for this event will go to support ACLU-NM’s Legal Community Fund.
Early-bird pricing is available now.
Sponsor This Year's Event
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, please visit this page on our website for more details.
2026 Award Winners
ACLU-NM Attorney of the Year
Jessica Martinez
Guardian of Liberty
Billton Werito
Lifetime Achievement/Legacy of Justice
Maureen "Meaux" Sanders
Volunteer of the Year Award
Silver City Chapter
Outstanding Organization Award
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Start Time: 5:30 p.m.
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
For more information, contact: supportus@aclu-nm.org.
To become a sponsor for this year's event, visit our website.
5:30 p.m. | Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres
6:15 p.m. | Program