Overview

• Presented at Venice's Teatro Goldoni on August 29, the award was handed to Kardashian by Chris Young, a Tennessee man whose release she supported through advocacy.
• The 2025 DVF Awards also recognized Giulia Minoli, Hanin Ahmed, Christy Turlington Burns, and Fany Kuiru Castro for their leadership in global causes.
• Established by Diane von Furstenberg, the DVF Awards provide grants to women advancing work on climate, migration, anti‑trafficking, gender equality, and violence prevention.
• The ceremony included a performance by Iranian dancer and choreographer Sahar Dehghan and received support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
• In her remarks, Kardashian pledged to continue her criminal justice efforts with a focus on reform and future clemency cases.