A Journey of Dignity, Hope, and Human Rights

Thanks to countless individuals across our campus, community, and world, the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence at Case Western Reserve University awarded Frank Mugisha, global LGBTQIA+ advocate and Ugandan human rights leader, the 2026 Inamori Ethics Prize on September 18, 2026.

We celebrated Frank Mugisha's global ethical leadership and the collective efforts of all LGBTQIA+ community members and allies. While the Inamori Ethics Prize recognizes one individual, we also recognize that Frank Mugisha represent a global human rights movement.

Please enjoy event photos and videos and learn more about Frank Mugisha!

View Prize Photo Gallery

Prize Ceremony and Honoree Lecture

Frank Mugisha: Inamori Ethics Biography

Our Collective Thanks to Frank Mugisha

This video is only a highlight of much longer messages from a few of our campus and community partners, as well as some other exceptional global ethical leaders you’ll recognize.

Keep Celebrating and Advocating

Come Out For Some Prized Mementos

Visit the Inamori Center for some special Inamori Ethic Prize mementos, including our event t-shirt and stickers, as well as Inamori Center "ETHICS OVER EGOS" keychains.

October 11th is National Coming Out Day!

The Year In Review: 2025 - 2026

The Highest Deed: Helping Others and Society

This report details the Inamori Center’s 2025 - 2026 outcomes in the context of:

Our Structure (pg. 1);
Excellence Through Ethical Leadership (pgs. 2-4);
Education and Action on Ethics, Values, and Justice (pgs. 5-8);
and Key Partnerships (pg. 10)

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The Inamori Center In Review: 2006 - 2026

The Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence has been exploring ethics and ethical leadership, from interdisciplinary and global perspectives, in both theory and practice, for the last 20 years. Learn more about our history through this video review from 2006 to 2026.