The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award®

2023 Profile in Courage Award

In 2023, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation will continue the tradition of honoring individuals who demonstrate the qualities of politically courageous leadership in the spirit of Profiles in Courage. The 2023 Profile in Courage Award recipient will be announced this fall in advance of the October 29, 2023 Profile in Courage Award Gala.

Submit a nomination for this year’s award.

Watch the 2022 Ceremony

On Sunday, May 22, 2022, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, presented the 2022 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards in live-streamed ceremony.

 

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Quick Facts

Learn more about the Profile in Courage Award.

  • 58

    Total Profile in Courage Awards

  • 26

    Youngest Awardee

    Joseph Darby

  • 90

    Oldest Awardee

    George H.W. Bush

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