Robert F. Kennedy:  Ripple of Hope Gala feat. Apple CEO Tim Cook

The foundation, which also distributes awards for journalism and literature, describes it as "lauding leaders of the international business, entertainment, and activist communities who demonstrate commitment to social change and reflect Robert Kennedy's passion for equality, justice, basic human rights, and his belief that we all must strive to 'make gentle the life of this world.'"
Cook has taken public stances on big issues, including gay rights. In an open letter Cook came out, stating that "if hearing that the CEO of Apple is gay can help someone struggling to come to terms with who he or she is, or bring comfort to anyone who feels alone, or inspire people to insist on their equality, then it’s worth the trade-off with my own privacy."