Common Sense Media hosts 2025 Common Sense Media Awards

Annual awards ceremony recognizes families, educators, and California legislators leading the nation in protecting children’s digital well-being

Common Sense Media
Wednesday, November 5, 2025

WHAT: Common Sense Media will host its annual Common Sense Media Awards at 7:00 pm on November 6, 2025, at Pier 27 in San Francisco.

WHO: Common Sense Media and hundreds of supporters will honor families, educators and legislators for their work in protecting and preparing children for our digital world.

Honorees:

  • Champions for Change Award: Gina and Steve Meyer
  • Digital Citizenship Hero Award: Dr. Ricardo Elizalde
  • Educator of the Year Award: Alice Waters
  • Excellence in Family Storytelling Award: Melanie Zanetti
  • Policy Leadership for Kids and Families Award: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and Victoria and Paul Hinks

WHEN: Reception at 6:00 pm. Awards program begins at 7:00 pm, Thursday, November 6, 2025

WHERE: Pier 27 in San Francisco

HOW TO ATTEND: contact Christian Medina Beltz at [email protected]

About Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.4 million educators every year. Learn more at commonsense.org.