IAMC Honors Rep. Ilhan Omar, AG Keith Ellison, and Minnesota Lawmakers with Community Leadership Awards

Fridley, MN (June 17, 2026) – The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) presented its Community Leadership Award to six elected officials at its Community Resistance to Hate and Extremism forum on Sunday, June 7 at the Islamic Center of Minnesota. The event drew community members, civic leaders, and advocacy organizations for an evening that combined the award presentations with panel discussions on combating hate, extremism, and religious bigotry both domestically and abroad.

The six recipients were U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, State Senator Jim Abeler, State Senator Zainab Mohamed, and Assistant Commissioner Zarina Baber. The awards recognized their “lifelong dedication to justice, civil liberties, and equal opportunity” and their “unwavering stand against discrimination, prejudice, and hate.”

“These leaders have stood with our community not just in words but through sustained action,” said Amin Zama, Associate Director of IAMC. “This recognition reflects the gratitude of Indian American Muslims for their continued commitment to defending the rights of all communities.”

The awards were presented by IAMC President Mohammed Jawad.