The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles T. Manatt Democracy Awards honor inspirational leaders with an unwavering commitment to building resilient democracies that deliver for all. The IFES 2023 Democracy Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 17, in Washington, D.C. This premier event will include members of Congress, the Biden Administration, and other leaders, experts, and advocates for democracy, human rights, and governance. It will include a reception, dinner, and awards ceremony. The 2023 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award will posthumously honor Judith Heumann.
The IFES Democracy Awards recognize those who embody the IFES vision of democracy for a better future.