Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares was presented a Faith in Action Award on Wednesday (April 8) during the 2026 Civic Champion Dinner at the Phoenix Country Club.
The event, hosted by The Arizona Democracy Resilience Network and Mormon Women for Ethical Government Arizona, seeks to recognize faith in action by honoring exceptional individuals and organizations that exemplify what is means to be a civic champion.
“It’s the story of neighbors stepping up, leaders leaning in and everyday citizens doing the work to sustain democracy from the ground up,” said Don Henniger and Jane Anderen, representatives of the two groups. “The Arizona Civic Champions project was designed to shine a light on the people and organizations quietly leading efforts to strengthen civic trust and engagement across our state.”
Bishop Nevares was selected as the Community Media Award winner for his more than 45 years of walking in solidarity with migrants and amplifying their voices through advocacy. During the award ceremony he gave an overview of his work and answered several questions about why he chooses to make an impact in the community.
“It is our hope that this dinner will shine a light on [Bishop Nevares’] contributions,” said Henniger and Anderen, “and motivate others to follow [his example].”
