2026 First Amendment Awards Event

Quil and Ink Award Award

Howard Brodsky, chair and co-founder of CCA Global Partners, is being recognized for his longstanding commitment to First Amendment education through the Brodsky Prize for excellence in high school journalism.

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First Amendment Award

Eva Castillo was honored for her commitment to First Amendment freedoms through her advocacy, civic engagement, voter education, and work amplifying the voices of New Hampshire's immigrant communities.

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Keynote Speaker

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the keynote speaker at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications' 2026 First Amendment Awards on September 21.

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Photographs from the Event

VIP Reception