Award for Leadership for the Common Good

As part of its celebration of the National Day of Prayer on May 6th 2021, Interfaith Action launched its first Award for Leadership for the Common Good.

The award recognizes a Michigan leader who has advanced or secured policies that promote the common good of all Michiganders, particularly those who historically have not experienced equal protections or support.


Nominations for the award are open to the public each year and a selection committee of 7 individuals determines the final award.

2021 Winner - Stephanie Chang

 
 
Photo courtesy of: Office of State Senator Stephanie Chang

Photo courtesy of: Office of State Senator Stephanie Chang

Michigan Senator Stephanie Chang is the 2021 selection for the Leader for the Common Good award.

Senator Chang represents District 1 in the Michigan Senate and also serves as Minority Floor Leader. Senator Chang, the first Asian American woman to be elected to the Michigan Legislature, is being recognized for her leadership in the following areas:

  • the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 241 to place a temporary moratorium on water shut offs;

  • the passage of SB 257 to ensure protections in domestic violence cases;

  • the passage of SB 195 which established a Family Advisory Board within the Michigan Department of Corrections;

  • her ongoing work on behalf of Michigan’s diverse immigrant communities through policies to ensure language access, driver licenses and state identifications.

Watch Stephanie’s interview with Interfaith Action Director, Rev. Dr. Sid Mohn on our YouTube channel.