Eva Haller Invites Friends to The MY HERO Project's Award's Ceremony

Eva Haller and Heid Groshelle look forward to welcoming everyone to their Salon on December 13th for a special program presented by The MY HERO Project. For the past eight years, Eva has proudly presented the Women Transforming Media Award as part of the MY HERO International Film Festival, championing and supporting filmmakers whose work shines a light on the powerful influence of women in media.

The program will also include a tribute to Jane Goodall, a close friend of Eva’s.

Eva and JaneMY HERO 

Guests are invited to join the 21st Annual MY HERO International Film Festival, a virtual gathering that brings together storytellers from around the world whose films reflect service, courage, and positive action. During the program, the recipients of MY HERO’s special awards will be introduced, with presentations by leaders whose work has strengthened communities and inspired meaningful change.

Special Awards for the 21st Annual MY HERO International Film Festival will be presented by a host of inspiring leaders including Eva. Other presenters include:

Ron Kovic 

Ron Kovic is an author, artist and peace activist. His memoir Born on the Fourth of July was a New York Times best seller, and its film adaptation, directed by Oliver Stone won multiple Academy Awards. He presents the Kovic Peace Prize, which honors filmmakers who tell stories about peace and nonviolent action.

MY HERORon Kovic 

Esther Wojcicki

Esther Wojcicki is a world-renowned educator and author. She presents the WOJ Youth Reporter Award, which honors young storytellers who highlight individuals working for positive change.

MY HEROEsther Wojcicki 

Kathy Eldon, Amy Eldon-Turteltaub & Daniel Eldon-Turteltaub of Creative Visions Foundation present the Dan Eldon Activist Award, celebrating stories that honor Dan’s legacy as a fearless activist, artist, and photojournalist. Dan dedicated his life to telling the untold stories of those in need. 

Kathy EldonMY HEROMY HERODaniel Eldon-Turteltaub 

Camille Zamora, Monica Yunus, Jennifer Register, and Eva Haller

These leaders from Sing for Hope present the Sing for Hope Music Video Award, which celebrates music videos that use the arts to support healing and community.

MY HEROSing for HopeJudith Anderson, Ph.D

Judith Anderson is the President of the Foundation for the Contemporary Family and a professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine. She presents the Relationships First Award, which honors films that explore connection within contemporary family life.

MY HEROJudith Anderson 

Your family and friends are welcome to attend.  Browse MY HERO's library of thousands of inspiring films here.

Date and Time:

MY HERO International Film Festival Awards Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 at 5pm EST / 2pm PST

👉 To request an invitation, send your name and email address to [email protected]

About The MY HERO Project:

Since 1995, more than 100 million people from 190 countries have participated in The MY HERO Project. Our programs highlight the work of global and local heroes who address the major challenges of our time. We support cross-cultural learning, human rights, environmental awareness, media literacy and the arts.