The Courage Award

It's the most prominent annual award given by Whitman-Walker Health. Each year, the DC community can submit nominations for the Courage Award presented at AIDS Walk.

Whitman-Walker Health presents the Courage Award annually at AIDS Walk to a person living with HIV or AIDS who has shown remarkable courage and leadership in the fight against the disease. Past recipients include Patricia Nalls, Ron Simmons, Brent Minor, Shawn Decker, Justin Goforth and the late Bob Hattoy.