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Empowering young leaders to build a better world.

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The Helen Diller Family Foundation honors 15 Jewish teens annually with awards of $36,000 each.

The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young changemakers who have significant impact in leading initiatives that embody the values of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

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Key Dates

  • Applications and Nominations Open

    August 2026

  • Nominations Deadline

    December 2026

  • Applications Deadline

    January 2027

  • Semifinalists Notified

    April 2027

  • Finalists Notified

    May 2027

Award Recipients

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Headshot photo of Bella Brown
Bella Brown
Illinois
2025
Headshot Photo of Robbie Khazan
Robbie Khazan
Arlington, MA
2022
Headshot Photo of Mason Arditi
Mason Arditi
California
2024
Headshot Photo of Evin Schwartz
Evin Schwartz
California
2024
Headshot Photo of Meaza Light-Orr
Meaza Light-Orr
Los Angeles, CA
2023

2026 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awardees

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