Helen Keller Achievement Awards
Established by AFB in 1994, the Helen Keller Achievement Awards celebrate and promote the notable achievements of individuals and organizations that have improved the quality of life for people with disabilities.
For over 40 years, Helen Keller was AFB’s leading ambassador, inspiring millions of people around the world as she demonstrated all that can be accomplished through determination and perseverance. AFB continues to honor her legacy by recognizing exceptional organizations and individuals, from industry, education, and the arts, who have distinguished themselves in pursuit of expanding possibilities and creating a world of no limits for those who are blind or have low vision.
Each year, the Helen Keller Achievement Awards are given to companies and individuals. We have honored companies such as Apple, JPMorgan Chase, Google, and Netflix, among others. This award has also been bestowed on some of our most notable blind individuals, including Stevie Wonder, Washington State Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, and architect Chris Downey. Check out our previous HKAA recipients here!
This year, we celebrate Molly Burke, Kathy Nimmer, and T-Mobile at the 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Awards. The esteemed event will be held the evening of April 23rd at the prestigious Harvard Club in New York City.
Learn more about the 2026 Helen Keller Achievement Awards here:
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