Elaine Howard Ecklund, director of Rice University's Boniuk Institute, will receive the 2026 Interfaith & Intercultural Dialogue Award from the Dialogue Institute Houston on December 9., 2026.
The award recognizes Ecklund's academic leadership and contributions to advancing understanding of religion, religious diversity, and the role of faith in contemporary society. Her work reflects the importance of curiosity, mutual understanding, and respectful engagement across differences.
Ecklund will be honored at the Dialogue Institute's 14th Annual Friendship Dinner and Awards Ceremony on December 9th. We are delighted to see her contributions to religious understanding and dialogue recognized in the Houston community!