Red Ribbon Awards

The Penn CFAR CAB held the first ever Red Ribbon Awards Ceremony in the world in 2004. The ceremony is held each year in commemoration of World AIDS Day, and recognizes the tireless efforts of our local heroes in policy, research, community, faith, youth leadership and more. The Penn CFAR CAB has developed partnerships with several programs from the School District of Philadelphia showcasing the work of youth around the city and creating the space to continue the work of HIV activism and education. 

2024 was our 20th Anniversary of the Penn CFAR CAB Red Ribbon Awards. The 2024 Red Ribbon Awards Ceremony is a culmination of the accomplishments of those who have been a part of enhancing the lives of those who made strides in the world of HIV through “The Magic of Faith, Resilience, and Legacy.” We will continue to take the opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. 

Red Ribbon 2024: “The Magic of Faith, Resilience, and Legacy.”

Award Winners

Howell Strauss, DMD: Outstanding Community Leader Award

Robert Gross, MD, MSCE: Outstanding Researcher Award

Mary Evelyn Torres: Outstanding Policy Maker Award

Edward (Ted) Kreider, MD, PhD: Cure Advocacy (BEAT-HIV) Award

Bishop Ernest McNear, D. Min: Faith-Based Leader Award

Karam Mounzer, MD: Outstanding Provider Award

Susan Mull: Rick Britt Positive Award

AIDS Fund: Robert Schoenberg Pioneer Award

RED RIBBON 2023:

Award Winners: 

Roy Hayes: Outstanding Community Leader

Dr. Frederic Bushman: Outstanding Researcher

Dr. Elizabeth Lowenthal: Outstanding Researcher

Dr. William Short: Outstanding Provider

RED RIBBON 2022: "Rock the Ribbon"

Award Winners: 

Hiba Imad: Dale L. Grundy Youth Leader Award

Florence Momplaisir, MD: Researcher Award

Javontae Williams: Policy Maker Award

Lupe Diaz: Community Award 

Dining Out For Life: Robert A. Schoenberg Pioneer Award

Robert Thornton: Faith-Based Award

Click HERE to watch the 2022 Red Ribbon Awards Program.

RED RIBBON 2021:

Award Winners:

Rev. Rodger Broadley: Faith-Based Leader Award

Euraliz Lopez: Dale L. Grundy Youth Leader Award

Jose Bauermeister, PhD, MPH: Outstanding Researcher Award

Coleman Terrell: Outstanding Policy Maker Award

Tyrone Smith: Outstanding Community Leader Award 

Philly AIDS Thrift: Robert A. Schoenberg Pioneer Award

Click HERE to watch the 2021 Red Ribbon Awards Ceremony.

Click HERE for a copy of the 2021 Red Ribbon Awards Program.

RED RIBBON 2020:

Award Winners:

Faith-Based: Rev. Dr. Calenthia Dowdy

Dale L. Grundy Youth Leader: Dionte Gill

Researcher: Dr. Ellen Tedaldi

Policy Maker: Heshie Zinman

Pioneer Award: Prevention Point

Click HERE to watch the 2020 Red Ribbon Awards Ceremony.