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Consumer Watchdog presents

Consumer Watchdog's Rage for Justice Awards

An evening honoring the public interestSince 2002

See Highlights from Rage for Justice 2026

Honoring the heroes and heroines of the public interest movement — named for Congressman Phillip Burton, whose story is told in A Rage for Justice.

Citizen Activist Award

  1. 2023

    Nalleli Cobo

  2. 2022

    Charles Johnson

  3. 2019

    Alastair Mactaggart

  4. 2018

    Nacole S.

  5. 2007

    Mike Farrell

Citizen Advocate of the Year

  1. 2026

    Joy Chen

People Speak Media Award

  1. 2013

    Chris Moore

Phillip Burton Public Service Award

  1. 2026

    Rep Ro Khanna

  2. 2022

    Tom Morello

  3. 2017

    Jackson Browne

  4. 2015

    Al Franken

  5. 2011

    Tom Steyer

  6. 2009

    CA Senator Sheila Kuehl

  7. 2009

    Dennis Quaid

  8. 2008

    U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer

  9. 2004

    Warren Beatty

Public Servant Award

  1. 2025

    CA State Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez

  2. 2017

    Bernie & Jane Sanders

Hall of Fame

  1. Michael Finney

  2. Annette Ramirez

  3. RoseAnn DeMoro

  4. Tammy and Tim Smick

  5. Bob Pack

  6. Kay McVay

  7. Dana Christensen

A look back

Past Years Highlights

2026

2025

2023

2022

2019

2018

2017

2015

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2003

2002

Every honor supports the work

The Rage for Justice Awards benefit Consumer Watchdog’s fight for consumers.