For over 30 years, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has presented awards recognizing key leaders and organizations advancing innovation and championing digital rights. The EFF Awards celebrate the accomplishments of people working toward a better future for technology users, both in the public eye and behind the scenes.
EFF is pleased to welcome all members of the digital rights community, supporters, and friends to this annual award ceremony. Join us to celebrate this year's honorees with drinks, bytes, and excellent company.
EFF Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Pacific
San Francisco Design Center Galleria
101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA
online registration opens june 1
General Admission: $55 | Current EFF Members: $45 | Students: $35
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM Reception
7:30 PM Award Ceremony
8:30 PM Post-event Mingling
Thank you to Fastly, DuckDuckGo, Corellium, No Starch Press, and all of the organizations who support our mission year-round.
Sponsorships ensure EFF can continue hosting events like this to help build community among digital rights supporters. If you or your company are interested in sponsoring EFF events, please visit eff.org/thanks or contact tierney@eff.org for more information.
COVID-19 Precautions:
Guests are strongly encouraged to monitor their own health and to stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms of illness. If you wish to take a COVID-19 test, a limited supply of them will be available at the door, first come, first serve. Mask use is welcome, but not required.
TRANSIT:
Parking is available in the parking lot across the street. Public Transportation available via Muni Route 19, 22, 55, Civic Center or 16th & Mission Bart Stations, or 4th street Caltrain station.
ACCESSIBILITY:
The main event space is wheelchair accessible, on concrete floor. Lively music will be playing, and the award ceremony speakers will be using a microphone, so louder volumes are expected. Accessible restrooms are located on the main level.
EFF is committed to improving accessibility for our events. If you will be attending in-person and need accommodations, or have accessibility questions prior to the event, please contact events@eff.org. If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact us by August 8th.
During the event, please ask any EFF staff for assistance.
DRESS CODE:
Dress as you feel whether it's festive, formal, or casual! Our audience wears everything from gowns to hoodies.
FOOD & DRINK:
The celebration will include small bites and desserts, as well as a hosted bar with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages! Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free food options will be available.
Questions? Email us at events@eff.org.
