Charles Koch Honored with the 2025 Milton Friedman Prize We’re proud to share that our founder, Charles Koch, has received the 2025 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty—one of the highest honors for those advancing human freedom. Presented by the Cato Institute, the award recognizes Charles’ lifelong commitment to a free and open society. In his acceptance speech, he emphasized the importance of staying true to principle, especially in times of uncertainty—a message that reflects the heart of our work at Stand Together. Charles is the first American individual to receive this award, joining global leaders who’ve stood for liberty against the odds. His son, Chase Koch, presented the award and invited attendees to stand if Charles had impacted their lives—nearly the entire room stood. It was a powerful moment for Charles—and for all of us at Stand Together.
Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Arena, and Stand Together Announce Social Impact Partnership Championing Local Community and Education Efforts What happens when you put an NBA team like the Atlanta Hawks together with the most effective social entrepreneurs tackling the country’s biggest challenges? We’re about to find out! Stand Together, Atlanta Hawks, and State Farm Arena are teaming up in a one-of-a-kind partnership to make a big difference in Atlanta and inspire change throughout the country. With over 175 events each year, State Farm Arena welcomes 2 million people annually, including 700,000 incredible Hawks fans. They’ll now have the opportunity to get engaged with some of the more than 340 community-based organizations that are part of the Stand Together community — groups focused on empowering people to realize their potential and help others do the same. State Farm Arena is an incredible place for players and fans to connect with these social entrepreneurs, get inspired, and unite to make a difference. We’re looking forward to all that we’ll accomplish together. And if you’re a Hawks fan or live in Atlanta, we invite you get involved!
Last month, we opened the last phase of Stand Together’s new headquarters in Virginia. It’s more than a new building, it’s a milestone in a long journey that our organization is on to better apply the principles of human progress. As we do, we accomplish more than we ever imagined possible, helping realize the promise of our country as a place where all people can live their best lives by helping others do the same. The new space was designed to reflect these principles that guide our work. Principles like openness, methodological individualism, self-actualization, and the recognition that free people are capable of extraordinary things when they’re surrounded by a culture and institutions that embody these principles. - Brian Hooks, Chairman & CEO Stand Together
