The Dr. Ambedkar International Award was instituted in the year 2011 by Ambedkar Association of North America. The award is an honor for the exceptional work done for social change following the vision of Dr. B R Ambedkar. The award shall be conferred on individuals/organizations who have done outstanding work for waging an exemplary fight against inequality and injustice for resolutely espousing the cause of the exploited and privileged, for contributing significantly to social change, for bringing about reconciliation among, conflicting social groups and Serving the ideal of social harmony and human dignity. One award is given every year, the award is comprised of a memento and Dr. Ambedkar International award certificate.