This special evening will feature an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories, as well as an exhibit of the top submissions to the youth artist award, accompanied by a soiree with heavy hors d'oeuvres.

about the anne frank awards

The Anne Frank Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who exemplify the values of courage, compassion, and a commitment to Holocaust education. This biennial event honors students, educators, artists, and community leaders who have made significant contributions to preserving the legacy of Anne Frank and promoting Holocaust education.

The evening will feature an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding contributions in various categories, accompanied by a soiree with heavy hors d'oeuvres.

Event Tickets & Sponsorships

Limited sponsorship opportunities and early bird tickets are now on sale!

All sponsorships include 8 tickets to the event.

• Gold Sponsor - $5,000

  • Access to VIP reception with honorees/special guests for 8 people

  • Reserved table for 8 people toward the front of the stage

  • Full-page acknowledgement in the gala program and logo/names on banner

• Silver Sponsor - $3,000

  • Main event and VIP reception tickets for 8 people

  • Reserved table for 8 people

  • Half-page acknowledgement in the gala program and logo/names on banner

• Bronze Sponsor - $1,500

  • Main event and VIP reception tickets for 8 people

  • Reserved table for 8 people

  • Quarter-page acknowledgement in the gala program and logo/names on banner

To become a sponsor, please contact Amy Austermiller at austerma@mailbox.sc.edu.

Award Categories

Award recipients will be announced prior to the event.

• Student Award – Recognizing a student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to Holocaust education through Anne Frank-related programs.

• Educator Award – Honoring an educator who has made significant contributions to teaching about Anne Frank and the Holocaust.

• Youth Expression Through Art Award – Honoring a young individual whose artistic expression—across any medium—captures the spirit of hope found in Anne Frank’s diary, blending creativity with a meaningful engagement with history in their community.

• The Anne Frank Center Award for Achievement in Arts & Letters honors individuals whose creative work embodies the power of art and storytelling to inspire empathy and confront prejudice. Reflecting Anne Frank’s enduring legacy, the award celebrates those who use their voice and vision to illuminate truth and affirm our shared humanity.

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Acknowledging an individual whose lifelong efforts have advanced the mission of Holocaust education.

• Otto Frank Award for Outstanding Stewardship of Anne’s Legacy – Recognizing an individual or organization whose dedication preserves, protects, and advances Anne Frank’s legacy, carrying forward her story with integrity, compassion, and a lasting commitment to education and human dignity.

Additional Information

• For more information and updates about the Anne Frank Awards, please contact the Anne Frank Center at afc@sc.edu.

LOOKING BACK - PHOTOS FROM 1ST ANNE FRANK AWARDS (2024)