{"id":2588,"date":"2025-04-09T07:52:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspenglobalinnovators.org\/?post_type=stories&#038;p=2588"},"modified":"2025-06-09T13:50:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:50:23","slug":"lola-adedokun-award","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.aspenglobalinnovators.org\/en\/stories\/lola-adedokun-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoring Lola Adedokun\u2019s Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Aspen Global Innovators Group and the Doris Duke Foundation Honor Lola Adedokun\u2019s Legacy of Leadership and Community Impact<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uplifting bold and visionary leaders advancing the well-being of communities and beyond through courageous leadership.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<p><b>Washington DC, April 16, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The Aspen Institute\u2019s Aspen Global Innovators Group (AGI) proudly announces the establishment of the Lola Adedokun Aspen-Doris Duke Award in honor of the life and legacy of Lola Adedokun, Aspen Institute\u2019s beloved late Executive Director. Adedokun dedicated her life to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering courageous, community-led solutions in health, development, and gender equity. This award will celebrate and support exceptional leaders who embody her values of social justice, collaboration, and bold leadership in advancing community-driven solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this award, 1-2 outstanding leaders will be selected each year as Lola Adedokun Aspen-Doris Duke Fellows, joining one of the Aspen Global Innovators Group\u2019s flagship fellowship programs: <\/span><b>Aspen Impact West Africa, Advanced Advocacy, Aspen New Voices <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Healthy Communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fellows will exemplify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A proven commitment to addressing inequities in health and development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courageous leadership driving breakthrough change<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership characterized by generosity, empathy, and mentorship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional dedication to advancing underserved communities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authenticity in action\u2014leaders who genuinely &#8220;walk the talk&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLola was a remarkable force for good, tirelessly championing community-led solutions for meaningful change. Through this fellowship, we seek to honor her memory by uplifting leaders who share her vision and values,\u201d said <\/span><b>Peggy Clark, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founder and Interim Executive Director of Aspen Global Innovators Group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lola Adedokun was an inspiring leader, a valued colleague, and a dear friend. Most of all, she embodied the idea that the future can be better than the past, that our moral horizons can expand ever outward, and that leaders with vision can change the world. We are honored to help the Aspen Institute continue Lola&#8217;s legacy of leadership,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d said <\/span><b>Sam Gill, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">President and CEO of Doris Duke Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>selection process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the Lola Adedokun Aspen-Doris Duke Award will identify candidates from the pool of applicants and nominees for AGI\u2019s fellowships. A review committee will evaluate individuals based on their leadership, impact, and commitment to advancing progress in health and development through transformative change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Partner with us to honor Lola\u2019s legacy:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We invite our community of partners and supporters to join us in funding additional fellows in honor of Lola Adedokun. Contributions will directly support visionary leaders creating sustainable change in health, equity, and development. Together, let us uplift the next generation of changemakers, ensuring that Lola\u2019s remarkable spirit and impact continue to inspire lasting transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us in carrying Lola\u2019s vision forward with <a href=\"https:\/\/as.pn\/award\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a donation of any size.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about the Lola Adedokun Aspen-Doris Duke Fellows, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aspenglobalinnovators.org\/lola-adedokun-aspen-doris-duke-award\/\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lola Adedokun Aspen-Doris Duke Fellows are<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supported by our generous funding partner, the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dorisduke.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doris Duke Foundation<\/span><\/i><\/a><b>.<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ladin Bacakoglu, Communications and Events Manager<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ladin.bacakoglu@aspeninstitute.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ladin.bacakoglu@aspeninstitute.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">###\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Aspen Global Innovators Group<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For over 15 years, the Aspen Global Innovators Group has championed health and development leaders and innovators from 54 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Island States to design, champion and advocate for innovative programs, policies, and partnerships that result in a safer, more equitable, and healthier future for all people and communities. Our network of 7000+ individuals and organizations has served 200 million people, improving health, well-being, and equity. We identify and amplify the voices of visionary, proven, and impactful local leaders, advocates, and practitioners. Join us in building a healthier, more equitable future at https:\/\/www.aspenglobalinnovators.org\/.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Doris Duke Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mission of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) is to build a more creative, equitable and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sustainable future by investing in artists and the performing arts, environmental conservation, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical research, child well-being and greater mutual understanding among diverse <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">communities. To learn more, visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorisduke.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.dorisduke.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>The Aspen Institute<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society\u2019s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. 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