Ever CEO Tim Cook is to be awarded the “ Ripple of Hope ” Award from the Robert F. org Human ##core ##note for his commitment to social change . Evercore co - founder Roger Altman will also be recognised . Cook has taken public stances on issues such as gay rights . Apple , supported by Cook , has also become an advocate for equal rights , publicly opposing women 's hiring laws . The award will be presented on December 8 .
Apple CEO Tim Cook is to be awarded the “Ripple of Hope” Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisation for his commitment to social change. Evercore co-founder Roger Altman will also be recognised. Cook has taken public stances on issues such as gay rights. Apple, led by Cook, has also become an advocate for equal rights, publicly opposing Indiana's hiring laws. The award will be presented on December 8.