On Saturday, Dec. 8, CNN honored Robert Redford with the CNN Heroes Legacy Award, recognizing his lifelong commitment to environmental preservation and community action. For decades, Robert Redford has championed stories that illuminate ecological challenges, advance public understanding, and catalyze real-world impact. His belief that film is a powerful tool for civic engagement and environmental protection has shaped movements, elevated frontline voices, and inspired generations to safeguard our planet.

During the broadcast, The Redford Center was acknowledged as part of this enduring legacy, reinforcing our mission to support filmmakers and communities as they use storytelling to drive awareness, dialogue, and meaningful solutions in the fight to protect the Earth.

“In honor of Bob and his amazing work, may we each find a way to lend our voices to the global call for protecting the fate of humanity by urgently addressing the climate and environmental crises that our leaders have sidelined for far too long.“

– Vice President Al Gore