About the DVF Awards

Diane von Furstenberg and The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation founded The DVF Awards in 2010 to recognize and support extraordinary women who are dedicated to transforming the lives of other women; women who have had the courage to fight, the power to survive, and the leadership to inspire.


Honorees are celebrated annually at the DVF Awards ceremony.

Each year, five awards are bestowed to women who have demonstrated leadership, strength, and courage in their commitment to women’s causes. The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation grants each honoree $100,000 for their non-profit organization in order to further their important work.

The 2022 DVF Awards Honorees

The following extraordinary women will be honored at the 13th annual DVF Awards in Venice on September 1, 2022.

Christine Lagarde

The Lifetime Leadership DVF Award
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Ava DuVernay

The Inspiration DVF Award
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Zoya Lytvyn

The International DVF Award
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Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

The Inspiration DVF Award
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Women of Afghanistan

The International DVF Award
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Past Awards