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Mrs. Rosa Parks Awards

O Museum Awards honor individuals whose lives and work reflect the enduring values of courage, integrity, service, and creative excellence. Inspired by the legacy of Mrs. Rosa Parks — who lived at the O Museum from 1994 to 2004 — these awards recognize those who have made a lasting impact on society through truth-telling, civic leadership, humanitarian action, and the arts. Whether through innovation, storytelling, or public service, each honoree exemplifies the quiet strength and moral clarity that defined Mrs. Parks’ life and continue to guide the mission of O Museum.

2026 HONOREES
— Maria Marable-Bunch, Legacy Award, Smithsonian Institution
— Adele Lim, Woman of the Year,Screenwriter, Producer, Director
— Richard Bynum, Humanitarian of the Year, PNC, Chief Responsibility Officer
— Billy Bob Thornton, Quiet Strength Award, Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

Photo: Mrs. Parks speaking at the Poor Peoples March at Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, D.C. from the Library of Congress