The Opus Prize is given annually to recognize unsung heroes of any faith tradition, anywhere in the world, solving today’s most persistent social problems. This $1 million faith-based humanitarian award and two $100,000 awards are collectively one of the world’s largest faith-based, humanitarian awards for social innovation.
2025 Opus Prize Finalists
Xavier University of Louisiana and the Opus Prize Foundation are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Opus Prize, which will be awarded at Xavier University of Louisiana on Thursday, November 13, culminating the 2025 Opus Prize Week at Xavier, November 10-13, 2025.
Members of the Xavier community led the process to identify the recipient pool for this year’s prize, which will award $1 million to the Opus Prize Laureate and $100,000 to each of the other two finalists.
The 2025 Opus Prize Finalists are:
African Caribbean Community Initiative, Wolverhampton, England, the United Kingdom (led by Alicia Spence)
Religious Sisters of the Holy Spirit, Mazabuka, Zambia (led by Sr. Juunza Mwangani and Sr. Rosalia Sakayombo)
Micah Ecumenical Ministries, Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA (led by Meghann Cotter)
Xavier University of Louisiana and the Opus Prize Foundation Announce 2025 Opus Prize Finalists
MAKING AN IMPACT
and 34 finalists have been honored since the Opus Prize’s inception
Opus Prize recipients have made a global impact on 6 continents
Total amount awarded to Opus Prize recipients since 2004
INSPIRING OTHERS
"The Opus Prize is still impacting me, in my heart and mind, and how I see my vocation in the future. I've learned the value of paying attention to the intricacies of the people you're around, their character, and how they impact their community and the world.”
Jordan Glassman, Saint Louis University student
IN THE NEWS
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We are proud to partner with Xavier University of Louisiana to present the 2025 Opus Prize. Xavier is celebrating 100 years of promoting a more just and humane society.
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In a recent interview, Sr. Francisca Ngozi Uti, named the laureate of the 2024 Opus Prize, discusses the significant impact of the award.
TRANSFORMING LIVES
PAST LAUREATES
Opus Prize recipients may not be household names, but don't be fooled by their relative anonymity. The Opus Prize laureates are beating daunting odds to bring about lasting social change in their communities and countries.
PAST FINALISTS
Each year, a select group of finalists are nominated to receive the Opus Prize. Their work champions faith-filled change to transform lives and inspire others.
PARTNERS
The Opus Prize is awarded on Catholic university campuses, providing recipients an unparalleled opportunity to inspire the next generation of faith-based social entrepreneurs.